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FDR 373 Thumb Butte Loop

8 Reviews

About

USDA Forest Service

This spot is located in the Prescott Basin.

The Prescott Basin is an area immediately south and west of Prescott, Arizona and encompasses approximately 59,000 acres (about 4% of the Prescott National Forest).

Dispersed camping is camping outside of developed campgrounds. In contrast to…

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  • Drive-In
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    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • Dispersed

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  • Pets
  • Fires

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8 Reviews

SThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed May. 7, 2023

Great spot but fills up quickly.

Great place to escape from the city and get to cooler Temps. We came early May and stayed at site 14. It was 60s in the daytime and mid 30s at night. Might need an extra blanket if staying in a tent. People are friendly and sites are easy to get to. Make sure to have some clearance as the road…

Site14
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of FDR 373 Thumb Butte Loop by Sam P., May 7, 2023
  • Review photo of FDR 373 Thumb Butte Loop by Sam P., May 7, 2023
Aliza  N.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2022

Awesome dispersed camping near Prescott

This spot is pretty sweeeet. Its kind of the perfect dispersed situation. It’s easy to get to, there’s around 20 spots in the area. Road is bumpy but passable by basically any car. Sites were super clean and well spaced out. You can stay 7 days and camping is only in designated sites (they are all…

  • Review photo of FDR 373 Thumb Butte Loop by Aliza  N., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of FDR 373 Thumb Butte Loop by Aliza  N., November 28, 2022
  • Review photo of FDR 373 Thumb Butte Loop by Aliza  N., November 28, 2022
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Harlo F.
Reviewed Jun. 11, 2022

Great dispersed camping be prepared for bumpy road

There are different lots some are spaced far apart some are close but out of ear shot. The road is bumpy but you can get through with a car just watch for rocks. T-mobile doesn’t work on all lots of course but Verizon doesn’t have dead spots. Trucks through drive through til about 10pm from what I…

Site15
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of FDR 373 Thumb Butte Loop by Harlo F., June 11, 2022
  • Review photo of FDR 373 Thumb Butte Loop by Harlo F., June 11, 2022
  • Review photo of FDR 373 Thumb Butte Loop by Harlo F., June 11, 2022

Location

FDR 373 Thumb Butte Loop is located in Arizona

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Coordinates

34.542194 N
112.547889 W

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