Lower Tonto Creek Campground
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October 27th, 2026
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The Tonto Creek Campground has a large open-space parking lot and a paved walkway makes it accessible with only a light hike to the creek. Walk-in tent sites only. 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 High line National Recreation Trail (#31). The operating season is April-October. A fee is charged. This site is 15 miles northeast of Payson. From Payson, travel 15 miles east on State Hwy. 260. Just east of mile marker 269 at Kohl's Ranch, turn left (north) on Forest Road (FR) 289.
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GPS 34.33089, -111.09378
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Nearby places
- Lower Tonto Creek Campground (Paid Public) 0.2 mi
- Derrick Th Trailhead 0.4 mi
- Upper Tonto Creek Campground (Paid Public) 0.6 mi
- Horton Campground (Free Public) 0.7 mi
- Hatchery Th Trailhead 1.7 mi
- Ponderosa (Az) Campground (Paid Public) 2.5 mi
- Bear Flat Th Trailhead 3.5 mi
- Christopher Creek Campground Campground (Paid Public) 3.6 mi
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