State Park
Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Payson, AZ
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- Address:Payson, AZ
About
The Tonto and Horton Creeks meet at the north end of the campground. The campground is where the Horton Creek Trail 295 and the Derrick Trail 33 are located. The two trails are traced by the Highline National Recreation Trail. The Tonto Fish Hatchery is four miles north of Highway 260.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Trail
Horton Creek Trail
Arizona
3.3 mi266 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Horton Creek Trail, Highline Trail, and Derrick Trail Loop
Arizona
9.5 mi2,694 ftgain
Difficult
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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