Established Camping
C C C (AZ) Tonto National Forest — Tonto National Forest
C C C in Tonto National Forest offers a camping experience surrounded by rugged terrain and diverse landscapes. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 100°F in summer, providing varied conditions throughout the year. Nearby attractions include the scenic Bartlett Lake and the historic town of Cave Creek, both offering opportunities for exploration and recreation.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Tonto National Forest
Overview
Civilian Conservation Corps Campground offers spread out camp sites with large sycamore trees providing shade. Picnic tables and firepits with cooking grates are available for families to enjoy while passing the time away together. Cave Creek Trailhead is nearby where you can follow along the Cave Creek Riparian Ecosystem. This spot is popular for bird watching!__ This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Camping passes can also be purchased at a Tonto Fee Machine Pass. $16 per site, per night. Nearest fee machine location is at the Cave Creek Ranger Station.
Recreation
Camping Hiking Creek Access OHV Routes Bird Watching
Facilities
Camping Hiking Creek Access OHV Routes Bird Watching
Natural Features
Large sycamore trees provide plenty of shade and the Cave Creek Riparian Ecosystem is just steps away from your campsite.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (480) 595-3300.
Nearby Attractions
Towns of Carefree and Cave Creek
Location
C C C (AZ) Tonto National Forest — Tonto National Forest is located in Arizona
Directions
This site is 20 miles north of Carefree. From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road/Forest Road (FR) 24. The last 9 miles of FR 24 is an all weather gravel road. The gravel portion of the road is narrow with blind curves.
Coordinates
33.970481 N
111.865287 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileFair
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)