Arizona · published-coordinate region
Christopher Creek
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USDA Forest Service44Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
44Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
With an elevation of 5640 ft, Christopher Creek Campground's crisp, fresh air and vibrant views are a joy to behold. The campground is tucked along the banks of the spring-fed Christopher Creek, which passes just below the Mogollon Rim. This campground is typically open April-November. The Mogollon Rim, pronounced by locals as "muggy-own," is a 200-mile long cliff in northern Arizona that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 ft in elevation. The unique landscape was created by extreme erosion and faulting that has sculpted spectacular canyons and buttes. The rim serves as the geographical dividing line between the cool high country above and the hot, dry desert below. Christopher Creek is located in the desert portion, but is balanced by the cool waters of the creek and forested surroundings.
Recreation
After a day of exploring the natural beauty of Rim Country, sit back and relax in the shaded Ponderosa Pine Forest. Each spring, the creek is stocked with rainbow trout, allowing anglers the opportunity to cast their hearts out for rainbows as well as brook and brown trout.
Access the National Recreation Highline trail close by.
Facilities
The family-friendly campground has 43 sites on both sides of the creek, plus a group site that accommodates a maximum of 25 people. Most sites in this campground are reservable with only a few First come First serve sites, for first-come-first-served customers with payment completed using the on-site fee machine. No cash is accepted.
There is a separate day use/picnic area within the campground. Please note if you park and use this area it is a separate fee, covered under the Tonto Pass program.
Natural Features
Christopher Creek provides creek side dwelling in Tonto National Forest, at the base of the Mogollon Rim. Sites are surrounded by ponderosa pines, junipers, oaks and manzanita evergreen shrubs.
Nearby Attractions
The small town of Christopher Creek is just a short drive away and offers a few restaurant options for those who tire of cooking at the campground.. A series of lakes called the Rim Country Lakes are about a 10 minute drive east. Woods Canyon Lake is one of the most popular recreational lakes in the state and offers options for boating as well as a nature trail that loops around the lake's perimeter.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 474-7900.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 44 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
44
Vehicle limit
44
Vehicle length
44
Driveway entry
44
Shade
44
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
43
Group Standard Nonelectric
1
Operator directions
From Payson, Arizona, take Highway 260 east for 21 miles to the Christopher Creek Campground turnoff. Take Forest Road for 1/4 mile to the campground, Ask host for directions to campsite.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
44 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 44 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 A Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0010 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0011 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0012 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0013 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 67 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0014 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0015 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0016 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 56 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0017 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 75 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0018 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0019 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 A Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 0020Host B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | 30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 0021 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0022 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0023 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0024 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 70 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0025 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0026 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0027 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0028 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0029 B Source updated: 2026-09-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0030 B Source updated: 2026-09-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0031 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 31 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0032 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 23 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0033 B Source updated: 2026-09-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0034 B Source updated: 2026-09-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0035 B Source updated: 2026-09-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0036 B Source updated: 2026-09-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0037 B Source updated: 2026-09-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0038 B Source updated: 2026-09-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0039 B Source updated: 2026-09-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003Host A Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 0040 B Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0041 B Source updated: 2026-09-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0042 B Source updated: 2026-09-17 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 0043 B Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004Host A Source updated: 2025-12-08 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 005 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 A Source updated: 2026-09-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site G001 B Source updated: 2026-08-25 | Group Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 22 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 5 vehicles | Back-In 95 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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