Lower Tonto Creek

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Tonto National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Tonto National Forest Fees: - Scan & Pay only accepted (No cash or checks accepted) Download Recreation.gov app (app information) and log into account before heading to campground. See instructions here. - $20 per night for campsites - *America the Beautiful Interagency Senior or Access Pass holders receive 50% discount (persons over 62 or living with a permanent disability) for single camp units only. Season: April to October Overview The Lower Tonto Creek Campground is tucked away right next to the main highway just south of where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. Families may enjoy fishing at both Tonto and Horton Creeks or pass time hiking through nearby Horton Creek Trail or Derrick Trail. The Lower Tonto Creek Campground has a large open-space parking lot and paved walkway makes it accessible with only a light hike to the creek. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you will be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. You will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as this area has limited or no cellular… Getting there: This site is 15 miles northeast of Payson. From Payson, travel 15 miles east on State Hwy. 260. Just east of mile marker 269 at Kohl’s Ranch, turn left (north) on Forest Road (FR) 289. Rules: - 14-day stay limit. - No OHV recreational riding within the campground. - No firewood sales, no dump station and no shower building. - Dogs are allowed and must be kept on a leash. - Please use trash receptacles or pack it in, pack it out. - All campgrounds have posted Rules & Regulations at entrance kiosks. Please read and observe all rules. - Sites are small, so trailers have to be short… Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10215894 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Tonto National Forest