Established Camping
Airplane Flat Campground
About
National Forest
Airplane Flats Airplane Flat campground is made of dispersed units and set in an open stand of mature Ponderosa pine. Canyon Creek is known for its trout fishing. Arizona Game & Fish Department Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery has self-guided tours. Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear, mountain lion, elk, turkey and deer. Pack it in, Pack it out.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
ScoutGreat Area Lots of room
Great area los of room. There's a fish hatchery nearby.
GuideGood spot
Had a nice time here with the family. The spots are spaced out decently.
TravelerWalking distance to the creek!
Great dispersed campsite. Can’t remember how many sites but there are quite a few. Vaulted toilets are available, picnic tables and fire rings. First come first served. There is a camp host usually... not sure why? Plenty of firewood to gather. We went in July and it was upper 80’s during the day, perfect at night for a fire. Short walk to Lower Canyon Creek where the waters were icy cold. Great trout fishing - north of the bridge, catch and release only south of the bridge with barbless lures only. Only downside is the dusty ground- It’s time they move the sites because they are well worn.
Location
Airplane Flat Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
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. Click Here For Map.
Coordinates
34.28352719 N
110.80983018 W