Within Tonto National Forest, Upper Canyon Creek Campground operates as a US Forest Service facility from mid-May through mid-October. The campground accommodates RVs up to 16 feet and provides standard amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables, and designated fire rings. Pet-friendly policies allow leashed animals throughout the site.
Located just minutes from the Upper Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping Area, this established campground offers a more structured alternative to nearby dispersed options. Campers exploring camping near Forest Lakes will find this location provides forest access with basic facilities. The seasonal closure from October through May reflects elevation and weather patterns typical of this region.
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Location
Public CampgroundUpper 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
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 17 min from Phoenix, AZ
- 2 hrs 17 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 2 hrs 28 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 3 hrs 34 min from Tucson, AZ
