Haigler Canyon Campground
Open year-round, first-come-first-served with no reservations. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect as of May 15, 2026, meaning fires are only permitted in Forest Service-provided fire structures. No potable water available; campers must bring their own. Pack-it-in, pack-it-out for all trash. 14-day stay limit.
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 device in effective working order.
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits: Using any type of vehicle that does not comply with an applicable state law.Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization.Operating a vehicle in violation of speed, load,…
Mesquite Campground Post Fire Recovery Closure for Public Health & Safety
Mesquite Campground closed due to post fire recovery.
Roosevelt Lake, Cottonwood Cove Area Closure for Public Health and Safety
Cottonwood Cove in Roosevelt Lake closed. Picnic site still open.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order
Stage 1 Fires Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order effective May 15, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Vehicle Restrictions in Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River Permit Area
Motor vehicles are prohibited in the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River area.
Upper & Lower Tonto Creek Campgrounds and Horton Creek Trailhead Parking Area Temp. Closure Order
Due to the construction of a new Tonto Creek bridge Upper and Lower Creek Campgrounds are closed until construction is completed. Additionally, Horton Creek Trailhead parking area is closed until construction is completed. An alternate route to Horton Creek Trail will be available from Derrick…
Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Area Closure - Extension for Public Health & Safety
Due to blasting in the Pinto Valley Mine area on the Globe Ranger District areas near the mine are closed for public safety.
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.
Fossil Creek Non-Permit Seasonal Camping, Fire and Glass Prohibition (October 2- March 31)
Details below.
Fossil Creek Prohibitions and FR 708 Closure During Permit Season (April 1–October 1)
Please refer to the Coconino National Forest website for information regarding the closure of Forest Road (FR) 708, parking restrictions, and prohibitions on glass containers, camping, and campfires at the Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River during permit season from April 1-October 1. The four-mile…
About
Haigler Canyon Campground sits deep in Tonto National Forest, accessible via unpaved forest roads that wind through diverse tree cover and scenic canyon terrain. Built in 2007, the campground features 14 overnight sites spread across two independent camping areas, each with designated picnic tables and grills. Two additional day-use sites accommodate visitors looking for a shorter stay. The remote setting and challenging access roads make this a favorite destination for OHV enthusiasts seeking quieter forest exploration. Haigler Creek runs through the area, offering trout fishing opportunities from April through late August when the stream is periodically stocked with rainbow trout. Swimming is also available in the creek. The campground operates on a pack-it-in, pack-it-out basis with no trash services, and campers must bring their own water as none is available on site. Vault toilets are provided. Winter temperatures can drop into the teens, and four-wheel drive or chains are recommended after heavy rain or snow. Quiet hours are observed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and bear-proof food storage is required. Only street-legal OHVs are permitted on the forest roads.
Directions
Access #1 (34 miles east of Payson): From Payson, travel east 24 miles on State Hwy 260. Turn right on Colcord Road 291 and travel 3 miles to FR 200. Turn right on unpaved FR 200 and travel 6 miles through Haigler Canyon Recreation Site to FR 202A. Turn right and follow for half a mile to the site. Access #2 (12 miles north of Young): From Young, travel 3 miles north on State Hwy 288/FR 512 to FR 200. Turn left on FR 200 and travel 9 miles to the site. Four-wheel drive or chains recommended after heavy rain or snow.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 474-7900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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