Timber Camp Recreation Area And Group Campgrounds
Tonto National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Globe, AZ, AZ
Price: From $16 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Brundrett 2 is a group camping area available for advanced reservations for overnight and day use. The stay limit is 14 days, and trailers must be less than 45 feet. Brundrett 2 accommodates up to 150 people maximum and offers a large open gravel lot providing ample space for group activities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/timber-camp-recreation-area-and-group-campgrounds to be notified when sites open up.
Popular family and group campground in Tonto National Forest with abundant recreation including hiking, horseback riding, and water sports. Campers praise the clean, quiet, shady sites with good spacing and bear boxes for food storage.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and Desert Spotted Skunk present in area. Bear boxes provided at sites due to food-seeking behavior.
Insider tips for Timber Camp Recreation Area And Group Campgrounds: Book early - federal campground fills up quickly Bring all water you need - no water sources on-site, pack it in/pack it out Sites have good tree coverage for shade and natural wind protection
Skip Timber Camp Recreation Area And Group Campgrounds if: You need water hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping - seasonal operations May-October only. You need full RV amenities - suitable only for self-contained RVs.
Best time to visit Timber Camp Recreation Area And Group Campgrounds: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Spring — Whitewater rafting trips on Upper Salt River available 20 minutes away in spring.
Nearby campgrounds: Schoolhouse Campground (Az) (ROOSEVELT, AZ), Reynolds Creek Group Campground (Payson, AZ), Grapevine Group Campground (Roosevelt, AZ), Kellner Group Campground (Globe, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Timber Camp Recreation Area And Group Campgrounds
Cell signal at Timber Camp Recreation Area And Group Campgrounds (Globe, AZ): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Brundrett 2 is a group camping area available for advanced reservations for overnight and day use. The stay limit is 14 days, and trailers must be less than 45 feet. Brundrett 2 accommodates up to 150 people maximum and offers a large open gravel lot providing ample space for group activities.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - federal campground fills up quickly
Bring all water you need - no water sources on-site, pack it in/pack it out
Sites have good tree coverage for shade and natural wind protection
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Whitewater rafting trips on Upper Salt River available 20 minutes away in spring
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Globe, head north on Highway 60 toward Showlow for about 20 miles. The campground is adjacent to Highway 60 and south of the Seneca Lake Recreation Area.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tonto National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tonto National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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