Airplane Flat Campground
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October 27th, 2026
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Airplane Flat campground is in an open stand of mature Ponderosa pine. Canyon Creek is known for its trout fishing. Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear, mountain lion, elk, turkey and deer. Pack it in & Pack it out, no trash services. 14-day stay limit. Trailers must be under 16 feet. Access #1 - From Payson, travel 33 miles east on Hwy 260. Turn right on Young Road/Forest Road 512 and continue for 3 miles to Forest Road 33. Turn left on FR 33 (unpaved) and travel 4 1/2 miles to the site. Access #2 - From Young, take Hwy 288 (unpaved)/Forest Road 512 north for 23 miles to Forest Road 33. Turn right onto FR 33 and continue for 4 1/2 miles to the site.
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GPS 34.28263, -110.80796
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Nearby places
- Upper Canyon Creek Campground Campground (Free Public) 0.5 mi
- Colcord Ridge Campground Campground (Free Public) 2.4 mi
- Canyon Point Cg Campground (Paid Public) 2.7 mi
- Valentine Ridge Campground Dispersed Camping 2.8 mi
- Canyon Point Campground (Paid Public) 3.0 mi
- Canyon Point Dump Station Dump Station Campground (Free Public) 3.2 mi
- Horse Trap Trailhead Hiking Trail 3.2 mi
- Canyon Point Amphitheather Interpretive Site Campground (Free Public) 3.2 mi
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