Timber Camp Recreation Area
Open year-round. Stage 1 fire restrictions may be in effect. First-come, first-served sites at Brundrett 1 require on-site payment. Group sites at Brundrett 2 and the Equestrian area require advance reservations via Recreation.gov. Winter storms can bring up to a foot of snow; monsoon season (July-August) brings afternoon thunderstorms with flash flood potential.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 8:05PM MST until July 20 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Gila County in east central Arizona... * Until 1100 PM MST. * At 805 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Oxbow Estates, Rye and Deer Creek. This includes the following highways... State Route 87 southbound between mile markers 241 and 248. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Wet Bottom Creek and North Fork Deadman Creek.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 7:00PM MST until July 20 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Gila County in east central Arizona... * Until 1000 PM MST. * At 700 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes and roads. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Star Valley, Gisela, Tonto Village, Tonto Creek, Christopher Creek, Hunter Creek, Kohls Ranch, Jakes Corner, Mead Ranch, Haigler Creek, Colcord Mountain Estates, Bear Flat, Sleepy Hollow and Hellsgate Wilderness. This includes the following highways... State Route 260 between mile markers 259 and 277. State Route 188 between mile markers 270 and 273. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Upper Tonto Creek Campground, Sharp Creek Campground, Ponderosa Campground, Christopher Creek Campground, Haigler Canyon Campground and Alderwood Campground. This includes the following swimming holes... Tonto Creek Waterfalls.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 6:39PM MST until July 20 at 9:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Billy Fire scar in... Gila County in east central Arizona... * Until 945 PM MST. * At 639 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Billy Fire scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.75 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Billy Fire scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Billy Fire scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sierra Ancha Wilderness. This includes State Route 288 between mile markers 273 and 286. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Reynolds Creek Campground, Rose Creek Campground, Coon Creek Campground and Elks Youth Camp.
About
Timber Camp Recreation Area is one of the most popular family and group campgrounds on Tonto National Forest. Nestled in the Timber Camp Mountains at 5,500 feet elevation, the campground is surrounded by ponderosa pine and juniper woodland, providing a refreshing escape from the desert heat during summer months when temperatures range from 85-100°F. The recreation area includes three distinct camping areas: Brundrett 1 with 13 first-come, first-served individual sites (12 single and 1 double), Brundrett 2 group site accommodating up to 100 people, and an equestrian-only group site with steel corrals, hitching rails, and manure bins for up to 75 riders. Group sites are reservable through Recreation.gov up to 12 months in advance. A separate day-use facility is also available. Five miles east, the area meets the dramatic ledges and vistas of the Salt River Canyon and Salt River Canyon Wilderness. Recreation opportunities include cross-country horseback riding, hiking, in-season hunting, OHV use, and wildlife viewing. Spring whitewater rafting on the Upper Salt River launches just a 20-minute drive away. Be aware that bears and other wildlife inhabit the area.
Directions
From Globe, head north on Highway 60 toward Show Low for approximately 20 miles. The campground is adjacent to Highway 60 and south of Seneca Lake Recreation Area.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $16 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 402-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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