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

Melissa W

Verified

September 16, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Oak

5

Love the amount of shade and privacy between most of the sites on Oak Loop where we stayed. There was a bit of road noise and music coming from a bar? restaurant? outdoor concert? both nights but we still drifted off to sleep fairly quickly. Outhouse style bathrooms were kept well-stocked with toilet paper.

Veronica A

Verified

September 9, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Juniper

2

This is a very nice camp ground, well maintained. The camp hosts are overbearing and nosey. They are always patrolling stopping in at every site , it seems to make sure people have their pets on leashes at all times, making sure people keep camp grounds clean and making sure you leave at exactly 11am. They kept almost harassing people at every site, it was kinda funny to watch them roll up on people for no reason but to ensure that they won’t having a good time , it’s like they forget the reason why people go camping, I understand the need to ensure that the campgrounds are maintained but no one wants to go camping with their authoritative grandpa or weird uncle or nosey aunt Susie ALWAYS looking over their shoulders.

Edwin S

Verified

September 8, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Oak

5

Facilities were cleaned and well kept.
Noise after 10pm was taken care of by forest rangers.
I enjoyed the walks around the campground area.

Amber F

Verified

September 8, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Pine

5

Sharp Creek is a great location. Amenities were clean and campsites were far enough apart that you didn’t feel like you were camping on top of someone else. Lots of extra curricular activities in the local area.

Kevin E

Verified

September 3, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Oak

5

Nice large sites! Quiet.

Jenefer H

Verified

August 31, 2025 Stayed at: 3, Loop: MANZ

1

I have been going here for about 15 years. This year there were so many wasps at group site 3 that it was unbearable. The wasps have their nests inside the pillars of the ramada so there were just so many. Also we saw a baby rattle snake for the first time and also there was no water in the creek. The bathrooms had so many flies it was disgusting. Again i been coming for 15 years so i am not new to bugs and camping. It was just a lot this time.

Scott S

Verified

August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Oak

4

The recreation.gov website was not operating correctly to modify arrival date even with the email sent out with a link. Seems like you could only cancel. The site had not been cleared of pine needles and gravel in a very long time . The location is great and hiking at Horton Creek is beautiful. There are a lot of birds in this area if you like watching. Overall a very nice experience

Keith S

Verified

August 15, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: Pine

5

The campsites were clean and it was mid week so it was also very quiet. I’ve camped here several times over the last nearly 20 years. The toilets are always clean and lit up at night. The host is friendly and helpful.

Melissa S

Verified

July 22, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Juniper

5

Nice quiet campground. We enjoyed seeing the cows roaming around. Neighbors were smoking cigarettes and marijuana which was annoying and another had a wood fire going at night. Needs better enforcement of the rules.

Phongvan V

Verified

July 21, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Oak

5

Nice space if each camp site, neat and clean.
Love it, would love to come and stay again.

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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