Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

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Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

Timber Camp Recreation Area has one of the most popular family and group campgrounds on Tonto National Forest offering both day-use sites and over-night areas. Located in the Timber Camp Mountains and surrounded by a ponderosa pine and juniper woodland, this area is a cool get away in hot summer months. Five miles east, the area meets the ledges and beautiful vistas of the Salt River Canyon and the Salt River Canyon Wilderness. Recreation Cross-country horseback riding, hiking, in-season hunting, exploring, off-highway vehicle use, and wildlife viewing are in close proximity. In the spring, whitewater rafting trips on the Upper Salt River launch a mere 20 minute drive. Group Camping Brundrett 2 and the Equestrian sites are group camping areas reservable at Recreation.gov . These are excellent areas to stage authorized outdoor group events (a separate permit may be required). There are no dedicated equestrian trails, but the surrounding terrain is ideal for cross-country horseback riding. There is a day-use facility with a separate day-use fee. Brundrett 1 Details: First come first serve camping area with 13 individual campsites (12 single occupancy, 1 double occupancy) and a fee payable on site. This area has a large shade pavilion, picnic tables, fire grills and rings and two accessible vault toilets. Brundrett 2 Details: Stay limit 14 days, trailers must be less than 45 feet. 100 person maximum. Overnight use only. Open parking for approximately 15 RVs or 25 passenger vehicles. Accessible vault toilets, campfire rings, grills, pavilion, tables, and more. A large open gravel lot provides ample space for group activities. Equestrian Details: Stay limit 14 days, trailers must be less than 45 feet. Single camping for equestrian camping only when not reserved for group use. 75 person maximum. Overnight and equestrian use only. Steel Corrals, two hitching rail, manure bins, and open parking for about 25 vehicles pulling trailers up to 45 feet. Large group gathering area with pavilion with picnic tables, group cooking grill and serving tables. The group site is fenced, and the front entrance gated. Additional Information Water and electrical hookups are not available at this recreation area. Trash service is not available, so please, Pack it in, Pack it out. A special use permit may be required if you’re planning on having a large event with over 75 people, or are charging fees of any kind. Weather is ideal in the fall and spring. The area is at an elevation of 6,000 ft. and may receive up to a foot of snow during a winter storm. Summer is warm but tolerable, with temperatures ranging from 85-100 degrees. During Arizona’s monsoon season, in July and August, frequent afternoon or evening thunderstorms occur creating the possibility of flash flooding in the surrounding area. Bears and other wildlife live in the forest, so be familiar with avoidance practices. If you have questions, please contact the Globe Ranger District 928-402-6200 .

Before you go

Scenic drives that pass close

• From the Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Road21 mi
• Gila-Pinal Scenic Road26 mi