About Sharp Creek
Number of accommodations: 20
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Reviews (174)
What Guests Are Saying
Sharp Creek Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites, ample space between campsites, and clean bathrooms. Many visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular return destination for families and campers. Despite some concerns about noise from the highway and occasional cleanliness issues, the overall experience is positive, with easy access to hiking and recreational activities.
What Guests Are Saying
Sharp Creek Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites, ample space between campsites, and clean bathrooms. Many visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular return destination for families and campers. Despite some concerns about noise from the highway and occasional cleanliness issues, the overall experience is positive, with easy access to hiking and recreational activities.
Review Summary
Scott S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Oak
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
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Pine
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
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Juniper
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
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Oak
Nice space if each camp site, neat and clean.
Love it, would love to come and stay again.
Dana P
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Pine
Campgrounds were clean
Bathrooms were well kept
Multiple water sources available
Did see some cows 🐮
Host was so sweet!
Did have reception
Close to woods canyon lake maybe 15 minutes
23 minutes to a gas station and Walmart
Absolutely will be coming back
David A
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Oak
We love the Sharp Creek Campground, quiet little campsite in immaculate condition.
Theresa P
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Oak
Beautiful campground with spacious sites.
Lynell R
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Juniper
Sharp Creek Campground, Payson AZ. is a beautiful place. Staff were always helpful, giving hiking trail directions. The toilets were clean and stocked.
Improvements: signage on garbage cans and RECYCLING. ALL. National Park service should INVEST in recycling.
Robert M
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Juniper
Campsites are large with paved parking spots and the camp hosts are friendly. Easy drive from the valley.
Stephanie B
VerifiedJune 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Pine
We stayed in tent spot 2. Very nice camp site. Near the restrooms and nice flat space for the tent. Privacy was decent but spot 1 is close so if you have noisy neighbors you will definitely hear everything. We will definitely stay at the campground again. Very nice hosts.
Location Sharp Creek
Address:
1009 East Highway 260
Payson, AZ, 85541
United States
This facility is located 23 miles northeast of Payson, Arizona, approximately 1.5 miles east of Christopher Creek. From Payson, take Highway 260 east for 23 miles. The campground is on the south side of Highway 260.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.2997 / -110.998
Elevation: 1810 feet
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: June 4, 2026
