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Thumb Butte

Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandPrescott National Forest ยท Prescott, Arizona
๐ŸŒŠRiver Access๐Ÿ”๏ธMountain Views๐ŸŒฒForest Setting๐Ÿœ๏ธDesert/Canyon๐ŸฅพHiking๐ŸšดBiking

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About Thumb Butte

Thumb Butte is a national park campground at Prescott National Forest in Yavapai County, Arizona. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Prescott National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears โ€” so you just check out.

Thumb Butte is in very high demand โ€” sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).

Other campgrounds at Prescott National Forest include Alto Pit Ohv Campground, Yavapai Campground, White Spar Campground, Groom Creek Schoolhouse and Groom Creek Horse Camp.

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Total reservations in April โ€” 2023: 3 ยท 2025: 5

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Location

Address

Prescott, Arizona

Coordinates

34.5522, -112.5214

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขMay sees 9 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

Nearby Campgrounds

Photos

Thumb Butte Horseshoe Pit
Path to Thumb Butte Group Picnic Area
Thumb Butte Group Site A Pavilion
Picnic area with a View on a Rainy Day
Thumb Butte Information Board
Thumb Butte Group Campground Mountain Views
Thumb Butte Trail Head
Thumb Butte Campfire Pit

Thumb Butte FAQ

How far in advance should I book Thumb Butte?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Thumb Butte?

May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Thumb Butte. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Thumb Butte right now?

Thumb Butte is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is Thumb Butte located?

Thumb Butte is located in Prescott National Forest, near Prescott, Arizona.

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