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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
Horton Creek Trail
Arizona
3.3 mi266 ftgain
TrailModerate
Horton Creek Trail, Highline Trail, and Derrick Trail Loop
Arizona
9.5 mi2,694 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Tonto Creek Cp Grd
Arizona
0.3 mi
Trail
Fdr 1252A
Arizona
0.1 mi13 ftgain
TrailEasy
Derrick Spur
Arizona
0.8 mi410 ftgain
TrailEasy
Indian Garden Pas
Arizona
0.4 mi
Trail
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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