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Valentine Ridge Campground

Situated near Canyon Creek, known for its rainbow trout fishing.
A 9-mile all-terrain bicycle loop trail starts at the campground.
Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear, mountain lion, elk, turkey and deer.
Arizona Game & Fish Department Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery is nearby. Public is welcome.

 The Basics

Location: 22 miles north of Young
Operator: National Forest Service
Total Sites: 10 units
Reservation Info: Reservations not accepted
Elevation: 6,600 feet
Season: April - November
Price: Free
Mailing Address: Pleasant Valley Ranger District
Forest Road 63; P.O. Box 450
Young, AZ 85554
Phone: 928-462-4300
Fax: 928-462-4346

 Amenities


  • Vault Toilets

  • Cooking Grills
  • Picnic Tables

 Some More Things to Know

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


 Directions

From Payson:
Travel 33 miles east on paved State Hwy. 260. Turn right on unpaved Young Road/Forest Road (FR) 512, and continue for approximately 5 miles to unpaved FR 188. Turn left on FR 188 and travel 2 miles to the site.

From Young:
Take State Hwy. 288/Forest Road (FR) 512/Young Road, north for 20 miles to FR 188;turn right onto FR 188 and follow it for 2 miles to the site.



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