Upper Tonto Creek 📍 Campsite

Upper Tonto Creek

Campsite · Payson, Arizona

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Upper Tonto Creek, Campsite in 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

📍 1009 E. Hwy 260, Payson, Arizona, 85541, United States
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🧭 34.339314, -111.094215
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Data source: Recreation.gov View on the source site Information last updated 25 February 2026