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
Marlene F
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Pine
We love this campground, especially the tent only area but the cleaning of the bathrooms was subpar this visit. The vault toilets could have been scrubbed on the inside and outside better. They also seemed to be quite full which is concerning seeing that this was only May. There should be signs in there asking people to close the lid and maybe an air freshner would be nice. We did have toilet paper although it was pretty close sometimes and the trash was emptied each day. Usually camp hosts stop by and check in but we never saw them. The campsite next to us had a campfire going despite there being fire restrictions which wasn't enforced in this particular instance.
Mark R
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Juniper
Most campsites are good sized and spread out from each other. Lots of tall, ponderosa’s and cool weather and make this favorite.
Brad T
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Pine
Really nice and well kept campground with spacious sites. Everything is spread out and you aren’t right next to neighbor campers which I appreciate. Only downside is there are no toilets (only latrines) at the campground and no showers. We went searching and couldn't find public showers anywhere around Christopher Creek either.
amber L
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Oak
Excellent experience despite not being able to have a fire. Spaces are well spaced out and have privacy. Asphalt and camp sites are well taken care of. Bathrooms are clean and serviceable. Easy to get in and out of sites, loops and spaces.
TONYA K
VerifiedMay 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Oak
Our camp host was nice. The site was cleaned. However the sites were so close together we got 2 sites just to space.
John M
VerifiedMay 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Oak
They were logging and that really looks depressing and tore up. Good news is that it will grow back in a couple of years... bad news is they are not finished with the camp ground. Also during my stay in the park have noticed a few places that do not accept America the Beautiful Senior pass in day use areas. Have the veterans pass on the way but dont know if they will honor that either. $10 just to ride my bicycle through the area is not Good. especially after paying $90 for the America The Beautiful Senior pass. So it is good for Seniors to pay twice?
Kathleen T
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Juniper
We've only had positive experiences at Sharp Creek campground. It's quiet & beautiful1
Nicholas C
VerifiedNovember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Oak
Sites are clean and easy to find. Setup area was level. Bathrooms clean. Great campground and people were respectful.
Maria W
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Juniper
Very clean and quiet. Lovely campground. :)
Nancy S
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Oak
When we arrived, someone else was in our spot. The camp host was quick to note that the other party was in the wrong spot & asked them to move, The other party came over to us & after a short discussion, agreed to move, which they had to since they were in the wrong spot. We have stayed in the same #013 spot now twice & really enjoy our space. Very spacious & quiet. We will definitely be back. The camp host was very attentive & the restrooms are clean!
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