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

Yiting C

Verified

August 25, 2024 Stayed at: 3, Loop: MANZ

3

The campground is group size (75people) but the won’t fit that much people and the restroom is gross, have a lot of flys … but the campground is really good and nice!

Brian R

Verified

July 19, 2024 Stayed at: 019, Loop: Juniper

3

We have been camping here for twenty years. Since USFS took over recently, this campground is no longer enjoyable. Bathrooms were not cleaned or stocked with to the four days we were there. Tent campers took the largest sites even though the the tent loop was empty Three to four cars per site with tents and shade tents flowing into our site. We only saw the host one time in four days.

John M

Verified

July 13, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Oak

5

I like this campground because it is high and dry most of the time. and trees have been thinned out to be OK for solar power; However, the new changes mean no firewood for sale because the government won't allow host to handle any money like they have done in the past. Now you have to pay online or use a kiosk at the entrance. I always make reservations and pay then for the site I choose. This Campground is midway up to the rim so it is calmer than the rim sites and Sharp Creek has paved roads for well-groomed sites... tents have a parking area and you have to take a path to those sites. I have been camping here since 2012.

Williamson N

Verified

July 11, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: Juniper

5

Host was great. Clean and quiet grounds.

Annie C

Verified

July 11, 2024 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Oak

5

Beautiful camp ground very clean bathrooms, nice a quite clean camp site. Lots of places to hike. This has become one of our favorite camp grounds. ♥️

Natalie W

Verified

July 8, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: Oak

5

Our campsite had adequate shade and a lovely area behind it where the kids could play, explore, and walk the dog.

Miguel P

Verified

July 8, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: Oak

5

Had a great experience,staff was amazing helpful,

Heather L

Verified

June 3, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Pine

4

Large and well spaced campsites. Clean bathroom. You could hear the highway but that was the only downside and it would not stop me from staying again.

Dave W

Verified

May 30, 2024 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Oak

5

Beautiful campground, large sites, plenty of room between them. Water spigots located around the cg to fill jugs or small RVs. Great hiking in the area, Horton Creek and its spring are a must do.

Laura T

Verified

May 27, 2024 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Juniper

5

The park is kept up very well, restrooms are clean. Pretty quiet park also.

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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