Christopher Creek is a national park campground at Tonto National Forest in Gila County, Arizona. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Christopher Creek is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 45 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 326 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Tonto National Forest include Sharp Creek, Lower Tonto Creek, Upper Tonto Creek and Ponderosa (az).
Total reservations in April — 2023: 185 · 2024: 146 · 2025: 17
Address
Payson, Arizona
Coordinates
34.3081, -111.0347
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
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