Upper Tonto Creek

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6Supported overnight records

1Published site categories

6Sites with a reported party limit

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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.

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Standard Nonelectric

Operator directions

This site is 17 miles northeast of Payson. From Payson, travel 16 miles east on State Hwy. 260. Just east of mile marker 268 at Kohl’s Ranch, turn left (north) on Forest Road (FR) 289. Travel one mile and turn right into the site.

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SITE / LOOP	TYPE	EQUIPMENT LIMITS	PEOPLE / VEHICLES	DRIVEWAY	ELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 1 Upper Tonto Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	10 people 2 vehicles	Not reported Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 2 Upper Tonto Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	10 people Not reported vehicles	Not reported Not reported	Not reported Shade: No
Site 3 Upper Tonto Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	10 people Not reported vehicles	Not reported Not reported	Not reported Shade: No
Site 4 Upper Tonto Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	10 people Not reported vehicles	Not reported Not reported	Not reported Shade: No
Site 5 Upper Tonto Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	10 people Not reported vehicles	Not reported Not reported	Not reported Shade: No
Site 6 Upper Tonto Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	10 people Not reported vehicles	Not reported Not reported	Not reported Shade: No

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Upper Tonto Creek

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6 published campsite records

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