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Upper Canyon Creek Campground

The campground of dispersed units is set in a mature stand of Ponderosa pine with a mix of white and Douglas fir.
The Arizona Game & Fish Department Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery is nearby. The hatchery is open to the public and offers a self-guided tour of the facility.
Canyon Creek is popular among anglers fishing for rainbow trout.
Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear, mountain lion, elk, turkey and deer.

 The Basics

Location: 28 miles north of Young
Operator: National Forest Service
Total Sites: Dispersed Camping
Reservation Info: Reservations not accepted
Elevation: 6,600 feet
Season: April - November
Price: Free
Mailing Address: Pleasant Valley Ranger District
Forest Road 63
PO Box 450
Young, AZ 85554
Phone: 928-462-4300
Fax: 928-462-4346

 Amenities


  • Vault Toilets

 Some More Things to Know

No drinking water
Trailers under 16'
14 day limit
Near Canyon Creek, Minimum Development, Barrier Free Access


 Directions

From Payson:
Travel 33 miles east on paved State Hwy. 260. Turn right on unpaved Young Road/Forest Road (FR) 512, and continue on for 3 miles to FR 33. Turn left on unpaved FR 33 and travel for 5 miles to the site.

From Young:
Take State Hwy. 288/Forest Road (FR) 512./north for 23 miles to FR 33. Turn right onto FR 33. Taking FR 33, it’s about 5 miles to the site.



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