Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

TIMBER CAMP RECREATION AREA and GROUP CAMPGROUNDS
TIMBER CAMP RECREATION AREA and GROUP CAMPGROUNDS
Timber Camp Rec. Area And Group CG: Campsite
Timber Camp Rec. Area And Group CG: Campsite Near Restrooms
Timber Camp Rec. Area And Group CG: Self-Pay Fee Station

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

Timber Camp Recreation Area has one of the most popular family and group campgrounds in the Tonto National Forest offering both day-use sites and over-night areas.

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
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Reviews

11 reviews

Summary

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Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds offers a great camping experience with spacious and clean facilities, providing ample shade even in warmer weather. The comfortable mid-July temperatures and clean restrooms enhance the overall visit. However, it's advisable to bring bug spray for evenings.

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4.5

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Preston S

January 17, 2020

Large open parking lot for lots of traffic and travel trailers or horse trailers. Has camping spots that are fairly open for about a dozen tents. Most camp spots had picnic tables which was a bonus. Large ramada and group fire pit as well as picnic and serving tables for large crowds. Worked great for our group. Only downside was close to highway so a lot of traffic noise but far enough away that young kids running around wasn't a concern of safety.

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Johnathan R

November 21, 2021

Everything about this site was great. It was well maintained and clean. Plenty of space.

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Robert M

November 21, 2021

This group site was good for a large groom and for horses. Lacked trees though.

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Robert S

May 3, 2022

The site was clean and well maintained. There was plenty of space for games. The pavilion is excellent and provides ample seating. The area is such that it can support trailers, tents, hammocks, or simply sleeping under the stars. It is a beautiful site and best of all, we didn’t worry about bothering anyone or being bothered by others.

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Robert S

October 22, 2022

This site is great. It is secluded from other campers but right off the road. The facilities are nice and there are several camp site options for tents, hammocks, sleeping under the stars, in camp trailers, or even in a vehicle. There is a bear box there so you can store stuff in if necessary, two outhouses, a pavilion that is great with 6 tables under it, 2 sets of 2 bbq’s and a prep/serving table just outside of the pavilion. The only complaint was there were some goathead stickers but I don’t know how to prevent them.

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Stephen P

May 22, 2023

Gates were locked so we could not access parking. No camp host available, no one answered the phone number it said to call. I had to elderly family that we had to drive down, one by one, and help lift them over the fencing.

Other than that is was an amazing time.

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Andrew H

December 9, 2024

Great

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Troy S

June 7, 2025

Very nice site.

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Johnny H

March 30, 2026

Very clean area and very clean restrooms

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Andy W

July 26, 2026

Very clean and spacious campground. Weather was very comfortable in Mid July. Cool at night.

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Location & Directions for Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds

7680 S. Six Shooter Canyon Road, Globe, AZ 85501 United States

Elevation: 1,734 ft

Getting There

From Globe, head north on Highway 60 toward Showlow for about 20 mi. The campground is adjacent to Highway 60 and south of the Seneca Lake Recreation Area.

Nearest town

Globe, AZ - 28 mi

About 29 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

  • Weather is more often ideal in the fall and spring. The area is at an elevation of 6,000 ft. and may receive as much as a foot of snow during a winter storm. The summer months are warm but tolerable, with the temperature ranging from 85-100 degrees.
  • During Arizona's monsoon season, in the months of July and August, frequent afternoon or evening thunderstorms occur and there is the possibility of flash flooding in the surrounding area.
  • Bears and other wildlife live in the forest, so be familiar with avoidance practices.
  • Water and electrical hookups are not available at this recreation area.
  • Trash service is not available; 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. If you have questions, please contact the Globe Ranger District for more information at (928) 402-6200.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Nearby city: Queen Creek, AZ

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Elevation: 3,517 ft

Best Season: Spring, Fall

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