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

Josie S

Verified

October 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Oak

5

Had a wonderful time. Unfortunately got in later than had planned due to traffic. Nice clear tent area, not extremely close compared to other sites. We were at O18. We found the camp hosts to be very friendly...hubby said almost makes him want to be a camp host. We will be back, love the area.

Renee H

Verified

October 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Juniper

3

We have camped at this site for years. Bathrooms are always clean; hosts are very friendly. There is highway noise but it settles down. There were bugling elk and coyotes yipping at night. First time we had a bear in the campsite.
My only complaint is that previously no one had or used generators. There were several generators this visit and some were used the greater part of the day.

Matthew H

Verified

October 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Pine

5

This was the perfect area for us to escape the Phoenix valley and spend time in the woods. Site was clean and spacious.

Ignacio C

Verified

October 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Juniper

5

We love sharp creek but I’ve always felt that at the end of juniper loop should be a small playground it’s unused space and it would add a lot for children

Ignacio C

Verified

October 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Pine

5

Sharp creek is and always has been our family’s favorite place to stay for over 10 years the camp host our beyond helpful and amazing

John M

Verified

October 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Oak

5

A little warm this year because I went earlier. Lots of empty sites. Pushed my hiking and biking to the limit, found the Christopher Creek Spring. My bike got to ride a lot of the trails I went on.

lacey a

Verified

October 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Oak

5

Sharp Creek was fabulous. Our experience reserving through Recreation.gov was highly unsatisfactory however. You charged us two $8 reservation fees for one reservation on two contiguous nights. I complained about it over the phone, in a message on the site and your company clearly doesn't care. Shame on you recreation.gov for taking advantage systemically of people who have no other options to reserve National Forest campgrounds and to show no regard for such an error and no effort to fix it. Just shame on you.

Michele S

Verified

October 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Juniper

5

The campground is located in a beautiful wooded area. The campground hosts keep it so clean! Bathrooms are pit toilets, which isn't the best but they keep it clean and even have hand sanitizers located outside. The campsites are huge and very private...we loved campsite 24! You can hear the hum of the highway but other than that, it's great.

Donna R

Verified

November 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Juniper

5

Very nice campground and well maintained. Campsites were perfectly spaced apart and the camp hosts were very accomodating.

Kelsey R

Verified

December 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Juniper

5

Campground hosts were super friendly and patient with our kiddos asking tons of questions. Clean, quiet spot close to vault toilets. Centrally located to different activities. Will definitely return.

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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