Mingus Mountain Vista & Picnic Observation Site (recgovnpsdata)

The day use area for Mingus Lake was really pretty, although the water level was quite low and it looks like a big mud puddle at the moment. It is more of a fishing pond. There was quite a bit of wildlife to be viewed, not a lot of traffic, and further up at vista lookout area there was a picnic table and a barbecue with great views of Sedona and Cottonwood. There's also a hang glider launch area there, but no one was hang gliding the day we were there. The the camping area nearby was also quite busy, but very quiet. The road was a bit rough for a small car... but definitely doable if you don't mind washboard. I prefer other areas on a regular basis, but I would definitely go here again in a different vehicle, especially if I knew that hang gliders were going to be there to check out. It w

Always beautiful up on top of the mountain. Nice camping area, hiking trails, four wheeler trails and picnic tables. Usually breezy and cooler than the surrounding lower elevations. Three miles of steep gravel road to get there. A lightening strike a few years ago took out the electricity up at the campground, so plan ahead. Check out the hang glider take off pad if you dare!!

This place is beautiful. Such a great place to be out in nature.

Beautiful view, clean campground, very nice 👍

Awesome place to ride your street bike. The parking lot is a good place to pull out and take a break after you achieve the 158 turns and 12 Mile. I run it all the time I love it