Lower Tonto Creek
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About Lower Tonto Creek
Lower Tonto 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.
Lower Tonto 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.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Tonto National Forest include Upper Tonto Creek, Ponderosa (az), Christopher Creek and Sharp Creek.
Total reservations in April — 2023: 28 · 2024: 14 · 2025: 20
Location
Address
Gila County, Arizona
Coordinates
34.3325, -111.0973
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •May sees 34 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Upper Tonto Creek
Tonto National Forest
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Ponderosa (az)
Tonto National Forest
Christopher Creek
Tonto National Forest
Sharp Creek
Tonto National Forest
Knoll Lake Campground
Coconino National Forest Recreation
Fr 9350 Campground
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
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Lower Tonto Creek FAQ
How far in advance should I book Lower Tonto Creek?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Lower Tonto Creek?
May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Lower Tonto Creek. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Lower Tonto Creek right now?
Lower Tonto Creek is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Lower Tonto Creek located?
Lower Tonto Creek is located in Tonto National Forest, Arizona.
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