Colcord Ridge Campground

Area Status: Open

Colcord Ridge

Situated within a mixed forest of Ponderosa pine, white and Douglas fir, Colcord Ridge is a great place to go during the hot summer months. Trout fishing is available -- 5 miles to the east of Canyon Creek Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery -- 5 miles east on FR 33. Wildlife includes black bear, elk, mountain lion, javelina and deer. This site is a great camp site for youth first learning how to camp.

Pack It In, Pack It Out...

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Restrooms will be serviced once a week. Please pack it in, pack it out!
Permit Info:	Permit required through the District Office if over 75 people
Restrictions:	Stay limit 14 days Trailers under 32'
Closest Towns:	Payson, Forest Lakes
Water:	No water available
Restroom:	Vault toilets, one toilet is equipped with grab bars.
Passes:	No Fees or Passes required.
Information Center:	Payson Ranger District (928) 474-7900

General Information

Directions:

Access #1 (36 miles east of Payson): From Payson, travel 33 miles east on paved State Hwy. 260. Turn right on unpaved Young Road/Forest Road (FR) 512 and continue 3miles to Forest Road 33 (unpaved). Turn left on FR 33 and travel 4 1/2 miles to the site.

Access #2 (23 miles north of Young): From Young, take unpaved State Hwy. 288/Forest Road (FR) 512 about 23 miles to the site. View and download a map.

General Notes:

Bear-proof your camp -- especially food stuff.
In the winter temperatures drop into the teens. Be Prepared.
FR 512 is an unpaved road
A sewage dump facility is located at Ponderosa Campground on Highway 260 located 15 miles towards Payson ($5 fee) .

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

There are no designated camping units, only dispersed sites. Please adhere to the possible fire restrictions on the forest, and pack out whatever trash you pack in.