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

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Pull Through Site Pull Through Site
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

20 total sites

RV Sites

17 sites

Tent Sites

3 sites

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

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Pull Through Site Pull Through Site
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Pull Through Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

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

Reviews (212)

What Guests Are Saying

Sharp Creek campground offers a clean, spacious, and peaceful environment, nestled among beautiful pine trees, making it a favorite for many campers. The hosts are friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall experience. While some reviews mention minor issues like restroom maintenance and highway noise, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many visitors eager to return.

Review Summary

4.6
212 reviews
5
78.3%
166
4
13.7%
29
3
3.8%
8
2
2.4%
5
1
1.9%
4

Kristen T

Verified

May 27, 2024 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Juniper

5

Very clean. Spacious sites. Bathrooms are well maintained.

Lindsay G

Verified

May 19, 2024 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Oak

5

Listen. This is my absolute most favorite campground. The spaces are spread out. The bathrooms have always been clean. It’s close to stores if needed. I love it.

Mary W

Verified

May 9, 2024 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Juniper

4

It has been over 2 years since we visited Sharp Creek. Very nice campground. Clean restrooms and very quiet .

Ed B

Verified

May 8, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Juniper

4

We are AZ locals in the Valley so we come here fairly frequently. Nice small park with good sites that are well spaced. Both RV loops are good but we prefer the Oak to the Juniper because Oak offers a little more space and trees. No hiking trails but you can walk the park road and explore the creek if it is running. So in general you can get exercise if you want. It isn't far from the highway but you really don't hear the road very much.
Our only issue with this park is that when we have booked on Rec.gov it has showed there are few sites available for our days. But when we got there we had an entire loop to ourselves. We usually camp mid week so a park being quiet is to be expected. But we are wondering whether rec.gov keeps up to date as much as it should or there are lots of cancellations. Don't know, but thought we'd point it out for others to check via phone if the park seems booked. This has happened to us twice in the last year and a half.
Not complaining about having a loop to ourselves but just letting you know that what you see online may not be what is actually available for whatever reason.

Jody B

Verified

April 28, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Oak

5

Nice roomy campsites! Very clean!
Will be back.

Andrew M

Verified

October 30, 2023 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Juniper

5

Great location near beautiful trails. The site is super clean with nice spacing for tent camping. A gang of Elk and a herd of cows visited during our stay.

Nicholas C

Verified

October 30, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Juniper

5

Clean and quiet area with good space between campsites.

Lindsay W

Verified

October 17, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Oak

5

The campground is spacious and quiet. The bathrooms are very clean and cell reception is wonderful while being out in the pines.

Judith A

Verified

October 16, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Oak

5

Wonderful camping!! Quiet, clean, bathrooms very clean! Campground host was very nice and made rounds, checking everything frequently. Definitely would camp her again. Best Part- pull through camp site!

Nicole S

Verified

October 10, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Pine

5

Campsite was clean and flat, perfect for putting our tent. The bathrooms were pretty clean and I’m thankful they had air freshener that smelled like apple cinnamon. We had great cell phone reception (Verizon). I would definitely come back!

Location Sharp Creek

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

Elevation: 1810 feet

Distance to downtown

23 mi drive to downtown Payson (about 28 min)

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: September 4, 2026

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