Sharp Creek
Open for the season through October. Stage 1 fire restrictions are currently in effect with very high fire danger. Nineteen sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; nine sites are first-come, first-served. No firewood sales on site. Payment at the digital fee machine accepts card only.
Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 5:20PM MST until August 9 at 8:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
FFWPSR The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Gila County in east central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 815 PM MST. * At 520 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain mainly over Pinto Creek. Between 0.5 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen. Runoff in Pinto Creek may travel downstream to Roosevelt Estates area in a couple hours. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Roosevelt Estates.
SR260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
SR260 Lion Springs Construction Site closed.
No Fire Restrictions
There are currently no fire restrictions on the Tonto National Forest.
About
Sharp Creek Campground offers a forested retreat at 6,000 feet elevation in the Tonto National Forest, nestled beneath the dramatic Mogollon Rim. The campground is surrounded by ponderosa pines and provides welcome relief from southern Arizona's desert heat. Located 23 miles northeast of Payson and 1.5 miles east of Christopher Creek, the area serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring the high country. The campground has 28 family campsites spread across three loops, with a mix of back-in and pull-through sites suitable for tents and RVs. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, grill, and lantern holder. Three group sites can each accommodate up to 75 people and feature dedicated vault restrooms and paved parking. Potable water is available from hand pumps in each loop. ADA-accessible sites with hardened surfaces are available. Recreation options abound. Christopher Creek offers trout fishing less than a mile away. The historic Highline National Recreation Trail runs 51 miles along the base of the Mogollon Rim, accessible from the 260 Trailhead about 3 miles east. Woods Canyon and Willow Springs Lakes are a 10-minute drive above the rim for additional fishing and boating.
Directions
From Payson, take Highway 260 east for 23 miles. The campground is on the south side of Highway 260, approximately 1.5 miles east of Christopher Creek.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $29 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 474-7900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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