⛺️ Campsite
Upper Tonto Creek
Campsite · Payson, Arizona
About this stopover
USDA Forest Service campground, 13 sites
Overview
The Upper Tonto Creek is a small campground tucked away from the main highway where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. 6 Campsites are available for reservation only.
This location is available only through reservation May 1through November 3rd.
Campground map available here .
Recreation
Families may enjoy fishing at both Tonto and Horton Creeks or pass time hiking through nearby Horton Creek Trail or Derrick Trail. Both of these trails access the Highline National Recreation Trail (#31).
Facilities
This campground contains 6 campsites, 3 picnic sites, and a double vault toilet.
Natural Features
The union of Tonto and Horton Creeks is at the north end of the Upper Tonto Creek campground. Fishing in both creeks is a popular sport.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (928) 474-7900.Location
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Data source: Recreation.gov View on the source site Information last updated 25 February 2026
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