Sharp Creek Campground

Payson, AZ

4.7(262 reviews)Book online

About this campground

Sharp Creek is a small campground located in an area of central Arizona known for its pleasant temperatures, spectacular scenery and outdoor recreation. There are tent-only, family and group sites to accommodate a wide range of visitors. Sharp Creek is a small campground with 20 campsites conveniently spread out into four loops. Campsites are spacious, comfortable and well-maintained, with some shade. Each has a picnic table, grill, campfire ring and lantern holder. One loop contains three group campsites that can each accommodate 50 people. A group picnic shelter is available as well. A dump station is located at nearby Ponderosa Campground. The campground is in a central location for hiking, fishing, boating and picnicking. Anglers can try for trout in nearby Christopher Creek. Hikers can access the historic Highline National Recreational Trail, which runs for 51 miles along the base of the Mogollon Rim, from the 260 Trail three miles east of the campground. Two lakes nearby offer additional fishing and boating options.

What campers say

Sharp Creek Campground is a small, well-kept site with three loops and generally clean restrooms and campsites. Hosts are described as helpful and friendly, and potable well water plus spigots near sites are convenient. Sites tend to be roomy and work well for RVs, with some pull-through spots; tent campers should note a few loops are rocky and require carrying gear uphill. Wildlife sightings (elk, cows) and nearby forested walking and hiking add appeal, though the name might imply a creek for fishing that isn’t necessarily on site. Basic vault toilets and occasional road noise have been reported.

Our summary of 262 traveler reviews.

Amenities

Sites

  • Back-In

Setting

  • Desert

More

  • .GOV
  • .RECREATION
  • Bathrooms
  • Biking
  • Campfire
  • Dirt
  • Dogs
  • Family Friendly
  • Firepits
  • Fishing
  • Group
  • Hiking
  • Pets
  • Primitive
  • Public Park
  • RV
  • Tents
  • Trails
  • Trees
  • Urban
  • US Forest Service
  • Wildlife

262 reviews

Photos

Location

Address
Carr. 260, Payson, AZ 85541
GPS
34.3035° N, 110.9998° W

Tours nearby

Nearby places

Own or manage this park?

Claim this listing to update photos, hours and amenities, answer reviews and add a virtual tour.

Claim this listing