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Sharp Creek

Sharp Creek Campground surrounded by the Tonto National Forest
Sharp Creek Campground Loop Oak Vault Toilets with a Water Spigot to the right
Sharp Creek Handicap-accessible Campsites

About Sharp Creek

Sharp Creek is a small campground located in an area of central Arizona known for its pleasant temperatures, spectacular scenery and outdoor recreation. There are tent-only, family and group sites to accommodate a wide range of visitors.

Number of accommodations: 20

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 15 to Nov 1

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: Pine
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: Pine
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: Pine
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: Juniper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: Juniper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: Juniper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: Juniper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: Juniper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: Juniper
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 1, Loop: MANZ
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 2, Loop: MANZ
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 3, Loop: MANZ
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (174)

What Guests Are Saying

Sharp Creek Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites, ample space between campsites, and clean bathrooms. Many visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular return destination for families and campers. Despite some concerns about noise from the highway and occasional cleanliness issues, the overall experience is positive, with easy access to hiking and recreational activities.

Review Summary

4.6
174 reviews
5
78.2%
136
4
14.4%
25
3
3.4%
6
2
1.7%
3
1
2.3%
4

Shaya T

Verified

April 29, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Pine

5

Quiet atmosphere, clean camping spots, Tidy bathrooms + freshly stocked tp!

Chad T

Verified

April 27, 2026 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Oak

4

Nice large sites with pull throughs. Bathrooms were clean. Could still here highway noise

Carmel L

Verified

April 26, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Juniper

5

Perfect!

David K

Verified

April 26, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Oak

5

Great host. Very clean campground.

Jacqueline V

Verified

December 21, 2025 Stayed at: 2, Loop: MANZ

5

This is a great site. We host a family camp here for our church. The location is beautiful with plenty of hiking right out of camp. The big Ramada is good for group meals or just hanging out.

Sara B

Verified

December 4, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Oak

4

Nice spots. Easy access to water. Great camp hosts. Only thing I didn’t like was the noise of the highway near by.

Marc L

Verified

November 1, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Oak

3

In a four day visit I saw the camp host once, garbage can in rest room was full never emptied in the four days also. No car tag, not sure tag, no greeting??? No fire pits emptied, most filled with burnt logs.

Daniel G

Verified

October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Oak

5

Great place to go camping

Chris B

Verified

October 17, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Juniper

5

We have been camping at Sharp Creek campground for the last 4 years. It is the campground we just keep coming back to! It is very well maintained, peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful. The camp hosts have all been welcoming and engaging. They take great care of the place 🧡

Robert N

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Juniper

5

Nice and quiet, clean, and bug spots. Plenty of room between your neighbors

Location Sharp Creek

Address:
1009 East Highway 260
Payson, AZ, 85541
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.2997 / -110.998

Elevation: 1810 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • Extra vehicle charge of $8 per night is required if applicable. Fee can be bundled with online reservation or purchased on-site at fee machine.
  • No off-highway vehicles allowed off the main campground road.
  • No firewood sales available at campground. Plan to purchase ahead of time.
  • For First-Come, First-Served sites, you must physically arrive at the campground to see if the campsite is available. There is no guarantee this site will be available to purchase upon your arrival.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • Quiet hours are; no amplified music.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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