Photo: Tonto National ForestPublic domainRecreation.gov
Lower Tonto Creek Campground
Payson, AZ
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Verify by phone or mail
Live availability
via Recreation.govAvailability is a recent snapshot, not a live hold — you always complete the booking on recreation.gov.
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Cell reception
Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026Major Issues
Average 0.5 of 4 bars · 10 reports across 2 carriers
Phone calls drop frequently; text messages delayed. No data, or mostly unusable data. Signal may be limited to small areas of site/facility. No social media.
AT&T
Major Issues
0.7/4
3 reports
T-Mobile
No Service
0.4/4
7 reports
Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
Individual Sites (13)
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Lower Tonto Creek Campground
Horton Creek Trail, Highline Trail, and Derrick Trail Loop
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Horton Creek Trail
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Fdr 1252A
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Tonto Creek Cp Grd
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Derrick Spur
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Indian Garden Pas
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Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page
