OutReserve

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

Sites & Availability

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: Pine
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$29.00
/ per night
002, Loop: Pine
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$29.00
/ per night
005, Loop: Pine
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: Oak
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: Juniper
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: Juniper
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: Juniper
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: Juniper
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: Juniper
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: Juniper
No Hookups
$29.00
/ per night
🚐 1, Loop: MANZ
No Hookups
$150.00
/ per night
🚐 2, Loop: MANZ
No Hookups
$150.00
/ per night
🚐 3, Loop: MANZ
No Hookups
$150.00
/ per night

Reviews (170)

What Guests Are Saying

Sharp Creek Campground is highly praised for its beautiful location, spacious and clean campsites, and well-maintained facilities, including clean restrooms and ample water access. Camp hosts are generally friendly and attentive, contributing to a peaceful camping experience. While some guests noted occasional noise from the highway and issues with cleanliness, the overall sentiment reflects a strong desire to return to this serene and enjoyable campground.

Review Summary

4.6
170 reviews
5
78.2%
133
4
14.1%
24
3
3.5%
6
2
1.8%
3
1
2.4%
4

Thomas C

Verified

October 11, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Oak

5

Everything was perfect. campground was very clean. Restrooms very well kept clean and stocked. Camp sites were clean and ready. Host Dona and Sammy were very good, made us feel very welcome.

Albert N

Verified

October 6, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Oak

5

Beautiful campgrounds. Very clean and Donna, our camp host, was super nice and helpful.

Olga H

Verified

October 3, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Oak

5

We absolutely loved this campgroud. Spaces are level and far apart, lots of hiking and exploring without needing to get into your car. Watch out for cow poop! free cows roaming everywhere. Wish they had hookups, but otherwise all was great

jordan a

Verified

September 22, 2021 Stayed at: 3, Loop: MANZ

5

Fantastic group site, very clean sites and bathrooms. We got married here in 2019

Joshua N

Verified

September 20, 2021 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Pine

5

My family and I had a wonderful first visit to this camp site. It was clean and quiet and the camp hosts are so extremely friendly and welcoming! We will definitely go back. Lots of hiking area to explore around the site. Easy drive to Horton Creek for a great hike and splash in the creek. Highly recommended!

Anthony A. R

Verified

September 17, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Oak

5

Excellent host. Immaculate bathrooms. Campsites are exceptionally well maintained. Close to excellent hunting and fishing.

Mykel and Teresa B

Verified

September 13, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Oak

5

This campsite is always clean and cozy. As tempting as it may be to pitch your tent under trees, it is required that you pitch it in the tent spot. We made this mistake twice.

Danielle S

Verified

September 5, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Juniper

5

Spacious spots with some nice shade. Peaceful and kind camp hosts.

Twila H

Verified

September 2, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Juniper

4

Sharp Creek is a wonderful place to camp. Spacious sites with asphalt pads, metal picnic table, firepit and BBQ grill. Spotless vault toilets and water spigots spaced every 3 or 4 sites. Donna and Sam are great camp hosts and keep whole campground spotless, including cleaning picnic tables. Close to nice lakes, Payson and Heber.
Love to camp there.

Olivia P

Verified

September 2, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Juniper

5

Our stay at Sharp Creek was absolutely perfect. Couldn't ask for a cleaner or quieter Campground. The Camp Hosts were amazing. Making sure that the grounds and the restrooms were cleaned twice a day. As soon as a camp was vacated, they were there within minutes to get it ready for the next guest. I would highly recommend this camp ground. Can't wait til our next camp out.

Location Sharp Creek

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

Latitude & Longitude: 34.2997 / -110.998

Elevation: 1810 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

General

No off-highway vehicles allowed off the main campground road.

General

No firewood sales available at campground. Plan to purchase ahead of time.

General

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.

General

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.

General

Check in time is 2:00pm and check out time is 11:00am.

General

Quiet Hours are 10:00pm through 6:00am.

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