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Sharp Creek

โ˜…4.7(135 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandTonto National Forest ยท Payson, Arizona
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About Sharp Creek

Sharp Creek is a national park campground at Tonto National Forest in Gila County, Arizona. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Tonto National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears โ€” so you just check out.

Sharp Creek is in very high demand โ€” 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 25 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 135 reviews.

Other campgrounds at Tonto National Forest include Christopher Creek.

Reservation Trends - Sharp Creek
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Total reservations in April โ€” 2023: 109 ยท 2024: 70 ยท 2025: 10

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Location

Address

Payson, Arizona

Coordinates

34.2997, -110.9981

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขJune sees 187 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

Nearby Campgrounds

Photos

Sharp Creek Campground surrounded by the Tonto National Forest
Sharp Creek Campground Group Site 2
Sharp Creek Campground Loop Oak Vault Toilets with a Water Spigot to the right
Sharp Creek Handicap-accessible Campsites
Sharp Creek Standard Campsites all include a picnic table, fire ring, grill, and lantern pole
Sharp Creek Campground Beautiful Views
Sharp Creek Campground with Restrooms beside each of the Handicap-accessible Sites
Sharp Creek Campground Loop Juniper Drinking Water Spigot

Sharp Creek FAQ

How far in advance should I book Sharp 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 Sharp Creek?

June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Sharp Creek. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Sharp Creek right now?

Sharp 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 Sharp Creek located?

Sharp Creek is located in Tonto National Forest, near Payson, Arizona.

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