Tonto National Forest - Alderwood Campground

Area Status: Open

Alderwood Campground is on Haigler Creek. The water-chiseled canyon is popular for trout fishing and its swimming holes. This moderately-used campground is appreciated for its solitude. This campground is well-shaded and offers recreation opportunities for the whole family.

At a Glance

Open Season:	All Year
Restrictions:	14-day stay limit. Trailers under 16 feet. FR 200, 249, and 291 are unpaved roads. Four-wheel-drive or chains are advised after heavy rains/snow. Bear-proof your camp - especially your food-stuff. In winter, temperatures dip into the teens. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).
Closest Towns:	Pleasant Valley, Young
Water:	No water available
Passes:	No fees or passes required.
Information Center:	Payson Ranger District (928) 474-7900

General Information

Directions:

Access #1 (34 miles east of Payson): From Payson, travel east for 24 miles on paved State Hwy. 260. Turn right on Colcord Road 291 and travel 3 miles to FR 200. Turn right on unpaved FR 200. Travel on FR 200 for 6 miles, through Haigler Canyon Recreation Site to FR 202A. Turn right and follow this unpaved road for ½ mile to the site.

Access #2 (11 miles north of Young): From Young, take State Hwy. 288/Forest Road (FR) 512 for 3 miles and turn left on FR 200. Follow unpaved FR 200 for 7 miles to FR 202A and turn left. Follow FR 202A for ½ mile to the site. View and download a map.

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.

River and Stream Fishing

Haigler Creek Fish Species: Rainbow Trout; Brown Trout

Fish Species

Trout

Viewing Wildlife

Species

Black bear, elk, mountain lion, javelina, and deer

Picnicking

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.