Airplane Flat Campground
Airplane Flat campground is in an open stand of mature Ponderosa pine. Canyon Creek is known for its trout fishing. Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear, mountain lion, elk, turkey and deer.
Pack it in, Pack it out.
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
- Bear-proof your camp -- especially food stuff.
- Fishing on the section of canyon creek, south of OW Ranch, is restricted to artificial flies and lures only.
- Pack it in Pack it out.
- Dispose of waste properly.
- Leave what you find.
Open Season: April to October
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Permit required through the District Office if over 75 people.
No fees or passes required for standard camping.
Restrictions
- 14-day stay limit.
- Trailers under 16 feet.
- Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).
No Fees are required for this site.
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: 34.28263462
Longitude: -110.8079593
Elevation
6,600 Feet
Directions
Access #1 - From Payson, travel 33 miles east on Hwy 260. Turn right on Young Road/Forest Road 512 and continue for 3 miles to Forest Road 33. Turn left on FR 33 (unpaved) and travel 4 1/2 miles to the site.
Access #2 - From Young, take Hwy 288 (unpaved)/Forest Road 512 north for 23 miles to Forest Road 33. Turn right onto FR 33 and continue for 4 1/2 miles to the site. View and download a map.
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.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
