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.
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).
Permit required through the District Office if over 75 people.
No fees or passes required for standard camping.
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
Vault toilet(s)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.
