Established Camping
Upper Canyon Creek Campground
Upper Canyon Creek Campground is located near Forest Lakes, AZ, surrounded by forested terrain with a mix of pine and fir trees. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Mogollon Rim, offering scenic views and hiking opportunities, and Willow Springs Lake, which is popular for fishing and boating.
Location
Upper Canyon Creek Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
Access #1 (41 miles east of Payson): From Payson, travel 33 miles east on paved State Hwy. 260. Turn right on unpaved Young Road/Forest Road (FR) 512, and continue on for 3 miles to FR 33. Turn left on unpaved FR 33 and travel for 5 miles to the site. Access #2 (28 miles north of Young): From Young, take State Hwy. 288/Forest Road (FR) 512 north for 23 miles to FR 33. Turn right onto FR 33. Taking FR 33, it’s about 5 miles to the site.
Coordinates
34.28901878 N
110.8038894 W
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 17 min from Phoenix
- 2 hrs 17 min from Prescott Valley
- 2 hrs 28 min from Flagstaff
- 3 hrs 34 min from Tucson
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
