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Upper Tonto Creek Campground

-The union of Tonto and Horton Creeks is at the north end of the campground.
-Fishing in both creeks is a popular sport.
-The trailheads for Horton Creek Trail 285 and Derrick Trail 33 are located in the campground.
-Both of these trails access the Highline National Recreation Trail (#31).
-Tonto Fish Hatchery is four miles north of Highway 260 on Forest Road 289. The Arizona Game & Fish Department welcomes visitors and has a self-guided tour of the hatchery.

 The Basics

Location: Kohl's Ranch
17 miles northeast of Payson

Operator: National Forest Service
Total Sites: 9 Sites
Pet Policy: Pets must be restrained or on a leash.
Reservation Info: Reservations Not Accepted
RV Hookups: None
Elevation: 5,500 feet
Season: April - October
Activities: Hiking
Price: $14
Single Site (1 vehicle, 8 people): $14
Second Vehicle: $7
Phone: 928-474-7900

 Amenities


  • Drinking Water
  • Vault Toilets

  • Cooking Grills
  • Fire Rings
  • Picnic Tables
  • Fishing

  • Pets Allowed
Trash Service

Trailers over 24 feet are not recommended.


 Directions

From Payson, travel 16 miles east on State Hwy. 260. Just east of Mile Marker # 269 at Kohl’s Ranch, turn left (north) on Forest Road (FR) 289. Travel one mile and turn right into the site.



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