State Park
Lower Tonto Creek Campground
Payson, AZ
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- Address:Payson, AZ
About
Lower Tonto Creek Campground The union of Tonto and Horton Creeks is at the north end of the Upper Tonto Creek campground. Fishing in both creeks is a popular sport. The trailheads for Horton Creek Trail 285 and Derrick Trail 33 are located in the Upper Tonto Creek campground. Both of these trails access the Highline National Recreation Trail (31). Tonto Fish Hatchery is four miles north of Highway 260 on Forest Road 289. The Arizona Game & Fish Department welcomes visitors and has a self-guided tour of the hatchery.
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Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Lower Tonto Creek Campground
Trail
Horton Creek Trail, Highline Trail, and Derrick Trail Loop
Arizona
9.5 mi2,694 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Horton Creek Trail
Arizona
3.3 mi266 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Fish Hatchery to Knoll Lake via Babe Haught Trail
Arizona
9.2 mi2,861 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Ponderosa Campground
Arizona
7.2 mi925 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Hells Gate Trail
Arizona
15.1 mi4,291 ftgain
Expert
Trail
See Spring Trail
Arizona
2.3 mi600 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Arizona hunting page
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