Colcord Ridge Campground
Closed — Currently closed for a large-scale clean-up and restoration project. Restrooms serviced once a week during closure. Open year-round when not under closure order.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Lower Salt River Area Temporary Emergency Equestrian Closure for Public Health & Safety
Click to view closure order for details.
Granite Reef Developed Recreation Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
See order for details.
TERMINATION ORDER: Stage II Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order
There are no fire restrictions on the Tonto National Forest as of Sept. 5, 2025, 8 a.m.
Box Bar Seasonal Eagle Closure
December 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. and will remain in effect seasonally each year from December 1 through June 30, until June 30, 2026, at 12 p.m.
About
Colcord Ridge Campground sits within a mixed forest of Ponderosa pine, white and Douglas fir at 7,600 feet elevation on the Pleasant Valley Ranger District of Tonto National Forest. The campground provides a cool retreat during Arizona's hot summer months, with temperatures dropping into the teens during winter. Located at the intersection of Forest Road 512 and Forest Road 33, the campground is accessed via unpaved roads and is particularly well-suited for youth learning to camp. Trout fishing is available 5 miles east at Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery via FR 33. The area supports diverse wildlife including black bear, elk, mountain lion, javelina, and deer. The campground has a 14-day stay limit and can accommodate trailers under 32 feet. Pack-in, pack-out rules apply as there is no trash service.
Directions
Access #1 (36 miles east of Payson): From Payson, travel 33 miles east on paved State Highway 260. Turn right on unpaved Young Road/Forest Road 512 and continue 3 miles to Forest Road 33 (unpaved). Colcord Ridge Campground is at the intersection of FR 512 and FR 33. Access #2 (23 miles north of Young): From Young, take unpaved State Highway 288/Forest Road 512 about 23 miles north to the site.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 474-7900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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