Sharp Creek Campground, Payson, AZ

Sharp Creek Campground is located in the Payson Ranger District, Tonto National Forest (2 hrs 6 min northeast of Scottsdale, AZ) with an elevation of 5,946 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. 17 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 120 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $29.00 to $150.00. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.

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34.30521, -111.00047
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(928) 468-7135 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$29 - $150

Campsite Reviews (1770)

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@KathleenT80170 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #24

We've only had positive experiences at Sharp Creek campground. It's quiet & beautiful1

@NicholasC11628 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #13

Sites are clean and easy to find. Setup area was level. Bathrooms clean. Great campground and people were respectful.

@MariaW9162356 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #19

Very clean and quiet. Lovely campground. :)

@NancyS9263746 · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #13

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!

@DeeDeeC477703F · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #11

We love camping at Sharp Creek. It is very quiet and beautiful!!!

@RickL8689793 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #1

It was clean quite and a lot of fun

@DarrinP61E5B5B · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #28

Camp hosts were awesome. Great experience overall. We will be back!

@MarioC9875F694 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #24

Beautiful, clean and peaceful campground. Love it!!

@YitingCD195898 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #3

The campground is group size (75people) but the wont fit that much people and the restroom is gross, have a lot of flys but the campground is really good and nice!

@BrianR3295011 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #19

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.

@MiguelP51341B5 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #17

Had a great experience,staff was amazing helpful,

@NatalieW150630 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #11

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

@Williamso6A267 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #28

Host was great. Clean and quiet grounds.

@AnnieC04833497 · Camped on Jun 8, 2024 at Campsite #18

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.

@HeatherL387189 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #5

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.

@DaveW2940105 · Camped on May 19, 2024 at Campsite #14

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.

@LauraT9858616 · Camped on May 18, 2024 at Campsite #21

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

@KristenTAB7EF0 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #27

Very clean. Spacious sites. Bathrooms are well maintained.

@LindsayG3FDC30 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #18

Listen. This is my absolute most favorite campground. The spaces are spread out. The bathrooms have always been clean. Its close to stores if needed. I love it.

@maryw3172749 · Camped on Apr 30, 2024 at Campsite #21

It has been over 2 years since we visited Sharp Creek. Very nice campground. Clean restrooms and very quiet .

@EdB6452854 · Camped on Apr 29, 2024 at Campsite #28

We are AZ locals in the Valley so we come here fairly frequently. Nice small park with good sites that are well spaced. Both RV loops are good but we prefer the Oak to the Juniper because Oak offers a little more space and trees. No hiking trails but you can walk the park road and explore the creek if it is running. So in general you can get exercise if you want. It isn't far from the highway but you really don't hear the road very much.Our only issue with this park is that when we have booked on Rec.gov it has showed there are few sites available for our days. But when we got there we had an entire loop to ourselves. We usually camp mid week so a park being quiet is to be expected. But we are wondering whether rec.gov keeps up to date as much as it should or there are lots of cancellations. Don't know, but thought we'd point it out for others to check via phone if the park seems booked. This has happened to us twice in the last year and a half.Not complaining about having a loop to ourselves but just letting you know that what you see online may not be what is actually available for whatever reason.

@JodyB55A3BD314 · Camped on Apr 19, 2024 at Campsite #8

Nice roomy campsites! Very clean! Will be back.

@NicholasC11628 · Camped on Oct 20, 2023 at Campsite #28

Clean and quiet area with good space between campsites.

@AndrewM2888517 · Camped on Oct 19, 2023 at Campsite #24

Great location near beautiful trails. The site is super clean with nice spacing for tent camping. A gang of Elk and a herd of cows visited during our stay.

@LindsayW818131 · Camped on Oct 7, 2023 at Campsite #7

The campground is spacious and quiet. The bathrooms are very clean and cell reception is wonderful while being out in the pines.

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