Dispersed Camping
Upper Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping Area
Upper Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping Area is located in the Tonto National Forest, AZ. The terrain consists of forested areas with creeks and rocky landscapes. Nearby attractions include the Mogollon Rim and Woods Canyon Lake, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Description
Upper Canyon Creek The campground of dispersed units is set in a mature stand of Ponderosa pine with a mix of white and Douglas fir. The Arizona Game & Fish Department Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery is nearby. The hatchery is open to the public and offers a self-guided tour of the facility. Canyon Creek is popular among anglers fishing for rainbow trout. Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear. Pack It In, Pack It Out
Location
Upper Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping Area 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 Young Road/Forest Road (FR) 512, and continue on for 3 miles to FR 33 (unpaved). Turn left on FR 33 and travel 1 1/2 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. Click here for map.
Coordinates
34.28846984 N
110.80153697 W
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 17 min from Phoenix
- 2 hrs 18 min from Prescott Valley
- 2 hrs 28 min from Flagstaff
- 3 hrs 34 min from Tucson
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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