About Thumb Butte
Recreational opportunities include: hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, and picnicking. Thumb Butte Brochure (2.67 MB)Printable Thumb Butte Trails and Area Map (1.41 MB)
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Thumb Butte
Skull Valley, Arizona · Yavapai County · Facility
Recreational opportunities include: hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, rock climbing, and picnicking. Thumb Butte Brochure (2.67 MB)Printable Thumb Butte Trails and Area Map (1.41 MB)
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34.53990, -112.53610
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Weather at Thumb Butte
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
58°/36°
🌬 8mph
↑ 6:52 AM ↓ 5:34 PM
Wed
Clear
53°/40°
🌬 11mph
↑ 6:53 AM ↓ 5:33 PM
Thu
Overcast
58°/37°
🌬 6mph
↑ 6:54 AM ↓ 5:32 PM
Fri
Overcast
59°/42°
🌬 6mph
↑ 6:55 AM ↓ 5:31 PM
Sat
Clear
61°/41°
🌬 6mph
↑ 6:56 AM ↓ 5:31 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Thumb Butte
Heading to Thumb Butte? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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