Sharp Creek Campground, Tonto National Forest
Sharp Creek Handicap-accessible Campsites
Sharp Creek Campground Loop Oak Vault Toilets with a Water Spigot to the right
Sharp Creek Campground surrounded by the Tonto National Forest
Sharp Creek Campground with Restrooms beside each of the Handicap-accessible Sites

Featured amenities

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

Available sites

20 total 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.

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
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 002, Loop: Pine Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 005, Loop: Pine Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 007, Loop: Oak RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: Oak RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: Oak RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 013, Loop: Oak RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: Oak RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 016, Loop: Oak RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: Oak RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: Oak RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 019, Loop: Juniper RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: Juniper RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: Juniper RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: Juniper RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 027, Loop: Juniper RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 028, Loop: Juniper RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 1, Loop: MANZ RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 2, Loop: MANZ RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 3, Loop: MANZ RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through

Reviews (220)

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

4.7
220 reviews
5
78.6%
173
4
13.6%
30
3
3.6%
8
2
2.3%
5
1
1.8%
4

July 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Oak

5

Mika, and his wife were sooo nice, and helpful. Couldn't ask for nicer hosts. Unfortunately my sister had an issue, and had to be air lifted to the valley Hospital after 7 days because of the extreme heat. Going again in August.

July 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Oak

5

Mika, and his wife were sooo nice, and helpful. Couldn't ask for nicer hosts. Unfortunately my sister had an issue, and had to be air lifted to the valley Hospital after 7 days because of the extreme heat. Going again in August.

July 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Oak

5

Mika, and his wife were sooo nice, and helpful. Couldn't ask for nicer hosts. Unfortunately my sister had an issue, and had to be air lifted to the valley Hospital after 7 days because of the extreme heat. Going again in August.

Robert S

Verified

July 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Juniper

5

The sites are spacious and the park was quiet

James P

Verified

July 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Oak

5

We’ve been camping here for several years! It’s always been enjoyable and your staff is always friendly and helpful!! I’ll be back 👍

Eric S

Verified

July 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Juniper

4

Very well kept spaces and outhouses. Odd that not all of the bigger trailer friendly spaces can be reserved.

Edwin S

Verified

August 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Oak

5

Campsite and restrooms were clean.

Clayton P

Verified

August 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Oak

5

This is my favorite campsite. Beautiful and friendly.

Katrina K

Verified

September 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Pine

3

We haven’t camped at Sharp Creek for almost 5 years. Was not as happy with this latest experience. The Pine (tent only) loop is very close together. For site 5 you actually have to walk about 50 yards away from the road and your parking spot while passing between site 4 and 6 which is really awkward when the sites are filled. If you have alot of gear it’s a haul. There are also no bear boxes (which we knew ahead of time) but that makes every night/morning/day trip more labor intensive when the site is so far from the parking spot. It also makes it much further from the toilet that way which might be a good thing as the facilities were not very clean and smelled significantly. The ladies toilet was also out of TP for a full 24 hours while we were there even though the hosts drove by multiple times during that timeframe.

Kevin C

Verified

September 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Juniper

2

I realize the population of the campground was low. However, the vault toilets were not clean, fire rings were not cleaned out. It was clear that nobody had touched the site after the last visitor left. Sorry, that you asked. Usually the campground is spotless from one end to the other.

Location & Directions for Sharp Creek

1009 East Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541 United States

Elevation: 1,810 ft

Getting There

This facility is located 23 mi northeast of Payson, Arizona, approximately 1.5 mi east of Christopher Creek. From Payson, take Highway 260 east for 23 mi. The campground is on the south side of Highway 260.

Nearest town

Payson, AZ - 23 mi

About 28 min to downtown

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: October 19, 2026

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