Managed by USDA Forest Service
About Thumb Butte
Thumb Butte Group Picnic Area is a convenient place for groups of up to 100 people to enjoy a day outdoors. The site is located under the towering pines of Prescott National Forest about 4 miles west of Prescott, and provides easy access to a variety of trails and amenities. It offers a year-round pavilion and a quiet, shaded setting for luncheons, church gatherings, family picnics and other large functions. To make reservations click on the availability button to the right to book this site or call 1 (877) 444-6777. For general Thumb Butte site questions contact the Bradshaw Ranger District at 1 (928) 443-8000.
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{"text"=>"Great area for hiking. Took trail 33 which is a couple of miles long with some steep sections but most of them paved. Paid parking in the National Forest service lot across the street. Beautiful area and on a weekday morning not at all crowded. Information on the hike is on the National Forest service website. There are a number of other hikes from the same starting point. Great spot", "languageCode"=>"en"}
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Location Thumb Butte
Address:
Prescott National Forest
Prescott, AZ, 86303
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5522 / -112.521
Elevation: 1739 feet
