Thumb Butte
Site resumes normal operation and fee schedule on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Please read the news release dated 7/28/20 for important information. Water is temporarily unavailable at this site.
Recreational opportunities include: hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, and picnicking.
Thumb Butte Brochure (2.67 MB)
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Day-use site and trailhead:
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Busiest Season: | Spring - Fall |
Closest Towns: | Prescott, AZ |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:- Butte Connection Trail #323
- Butte Creek Trail #321
- Circle Connection Trail #322
- Garden Grove Trail #392
- Miller Creek Trail #367
- North Thumb Butte Trails #315, #316, #317 & #318
- Rancho Vista Trail #387
- Thumb Butte Bypass Trail #326
Trail #33 and Trail #314 are for hikers only. All other designated trails in the Thumb Butte area allow mountain biking.
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Butte Connection Trail #323
- Butte Creek Trail #321
- Circle Connection Trail #322
- Garden Grove Trail #392
- Miller Creek Trail #367
- North Thumb Butte Trails #315, #316, #317 & #318
- Rancho Vista Trail #387
- Thumb Butte Bypass Trail #326
- Thumb Butte Trail #33
Numerous trails in the Thumb Butte area offer varying levels of challenge to hikers.
Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:- Butte Connection Trail #323
- Butte Creek Trail #321
- Circle Connection Trail #322
- Garden Grove Trail #392
- Miller Creek Trail #367
- North Thumb Butte Trails #315, #316, #317 & #318
- Rancho Vista Trail #387
- Thumb Butte Bypass Trail #326
Trails #33 and #314 are for hikers only. All other designated trails in the Thumb butte area allow access to horses.
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:Thumb Butte Day-use has numerous picnic tables and charcoal grills.
Group Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Group Picnicking:Thumb Butte Group Picnic Site is available by reservation.
Alerts & Warnings
- Crooks Fire Closure Order Effective May 18, 2022
- STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT; RESTRICCIONES DE FUEGOS ETAPA 1
- Fossil Creek & Forest Road 708 Closed until 12/31/22 for public health and saf
- Target Type restrictions implemented across the Prescott NF
- Temporary Camping Restrictions along Highway 260 and Salt Mine Road Corridor
- Drones Use on Forest Service Lands