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

Alana L

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 3, Loop: MANZ

5

Very clean campground and facilities. Large open field for games. Wonderful ramada and grill. Tent area is somewhat hilly and surrounding forest is very hilly.

Jason P

Verified

January 23, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Oak

4

Site was clean and easy to access. Very nice campsite with plenty of space to stretch out without feeling like another site was right on top of your area.

Randolph O

Verified

January 20, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Oak

5

All o0f the hosts were spot on Wonderful location and the campsites were as good as it gets

Donald R

Verified

January 18, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: Juniper

4

We will return as soon as possible.

Gail R

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Oak

5

The camp hosts are wonderful and the keep the campgrounds very clean and well maintained.

Jason A

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Oak

4

The camp hosts were excellent last year. Too many dogs barking is the only negative.

Angela O

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Oak

5

Great camp management! Super clean, nice area.

Jocko H

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: Oak

5

This is a great campground with ample spacing and placement of sites to give you some privacy. The location is 10 min from the top of the rim and the 300 rd turn off, so its close to all of the fishing and outdoor activities the Rim has to offer. It is also about 2 minutes from Christopher Creek where there are a couple of restaurants and some services. It is a hidden Gem

Jessi F

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Oak

5

We love Sharp Creek! The hosts are so helpful, the spaces are open, clean and perfect. The bathrooms are always very clean. The area in general is just so pretty. This campground is always our go to!

Sharon S

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Oak

5

We have camped at Sharp Creek many times. The reason is that the sites are big, lots of trees, vault toilets are always clean, and a quiet surrounding. We have taken other campers with us to Sharp Creek and they agree that this is a very nice campground.
Thank you for keeping good work campers there who take care of their grounds.

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 1, 2026

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