Upper Canyon Creek Campground
The campground of dispersed units is set in a mature stand of Ponderosa pine with a mix of white and Douglas fir. Canyon Creek is popular among anglers fishing for rainbow trout. The Arizona Game and Fish Department Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery is nearby. Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear.
Upper Canyon Creek has 10 designated dispersed campsites that are on a first come first serve basis.
Pack It In, Pack It Out!
No trash services. 14-day stay limit. Trailers must be under 16 feet.
Restrooms will be serviced once a week. Please pack it in, pack it out!
Reservations
General Information
- In the winter, temperatures can dip into the teens.
- Both FR 512 and FR 33 are unpaved roads, four-wheel-drive or chains are advised after heavy rains or snow.
- Canyon Creek has a four-trout limit. Canyon Creek fishing is restricted to artificial flies and lures only.
- Bear-proof your camp -- especially food.
Campground Open from April 1 - November 1
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Permit required through the District Office if over 75 people.
- 14-day stay limit.
- Trailers under 16 feet.
- PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT.
- Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).
No fees are required for this site
No fees required.
Contact Name: Payson Ranger District
Contact Phone: (928) 474-7900
Address: 1009 E. Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541
Phone: (928) 474-7900
Hours: Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1:30 p.m.) Passes, permits and products not sold after 4 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.288691
Longitude: -110.802774
Elevation
6,600 Feet
Directions
Access #1 (41 miles east of Payson): From Payson, travel 33 miles east on paved State Hwy. 260. Turn right on Young Road/Forest Road (FR) 512, and continue on for 3 miles to FR 33 (unpaved). Turn left on FR 33 and travel 1 1/2 miles to the site.
Access #2 (28 miles north of Young): From Young, take State Hwy. 288/Forest Road (FR) 512 north for 23 miles to FR 33. Turn right onto FR 33. Taking FR 33, it’s about 5 miles to the site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
