Osprey Group Campground, Lynx Lake, Prescott, Arizona

Host: Carla Sartwell 928-499-9066, azsidecarla@gmail.com. Co-Host: Mike Van Leeuwen 928-499-9067
Location: Eagle Ridge Group Campground, Osprey Site, Walker Road, Prescott, AZ.
Camp Phone: 877-444-6777 Prescott National Forest.
Entrance Gate opens at 1200 noon. It is locked before that time for site cleaning.

Directions: Travel 7 miles east of Prescott, AZ on Highway 69. Turn south at Arco Station, onto Walker Road. Drive south on Walker Road for about 3 miles. Continue past the Lynx Campground. Turn left at Southshore Marina and Eagle Ridge Group Camp sign. Followed by immediate left turn (about 200 feet) into first group camping area.
Campground: All roads are paved. This group site has a covered lighted ramada (to hide under in case of monsoon rains). 10 tables, 6 BBQ grills, large group fire ring, vault toilets, and 2 drinking water faucets. Limited electricity to charge cell phones. Cell service: marginal. No showers. A total of 13 parking spaces for motorcycles, cars and/or tent trailers. One handicap parking space. There are 3 RV trailer parking spaces for vehicles less than 35 feet. Prior to campout please contact IBMC host Carla about RV availability. Tent trailers must park on paved spaces. There are 4 leveled group tent pads and several single leveled tent pads adjacent to ramada.
Fees: Camping fees are shared by campers, about $20 for total 3-night stay.
Remarks: Elevation: 5,600ft. Possible monsoon showers, carry rain gear. Days are 75F degrees. Nights are cool, about 50F, bring warm sleeping bag and clothes. Evening entertainment includes telling old stories and new stories around the group fire ring. Music by the local coyotes, Wylie’s cousins.
Conveniences: Costco Store/Gasoline, Walmart, Trader Joes all within 4 miles. Numerous restaurants: German food at Lynx Lake, Wildflower Bread Company, Panera Food, In and Out Burger, Olive Garden, many fast-food places in Prescott and Prescott Valley on Highway 69. Hardware stores nearby.
Attractions: In Prescott, famous Whiskey Row, antique stores and museums, Lynx Creek Indian Ruin, boat rentals at North Marina of Lynx Lake. Ride the twisty roads over Mingus Mountain (Hwy 89A North) to Jerome ghost town, Sedona’s red rocks, and Flagstaff’s volcanic 12,000ft peaks. On the way: Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale, Blazing M Ranch in Cottonwood for dinner show, Verde Valley wineries, more Indian ruins like Tuzigoot, Montezuma’s Well and Castle. Stroll around Fort Verde historic Army fort of 1870.