Can you reserve a site at Sharp Creek?

Yes, Sharp Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Sharp Creek?

120 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Sharp Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sharp Creek.

Are campfires allowed at Sharp Creek?

Campfires are allowed at Sharp Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Sharp Creek, Arizona — 20 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Sharp Creek is a small campground located in an area of central Arizona known for its pleasant temperatures, spectacular scenery and outdoor recreation. There are tent-only, family and group sites to accommodate a wide range of visitors.

Recreation

The campground is in a central location for hiking, fishing, boating and picnicking. Anglers can try for trout in nearby Christopher Creek. Hikers and Mountain Bikers can access the National Recreation Highline Trail, which spans 63 miles along the base of the Mogollon Rim, from the 260 Trail three miles east of the campground. Two lakes nearby offer additional fishing and boating options.

Facilities

Sharp Creek is a small campground with 28 campsites conveniently spread out into 3 loops. Campsites are spacious, comfortable and well-maintained, with some shade. Each has a picnic table, grill, campfire ring and lantern holder. One additional loop contains three group campsites that can each accommodate 75 people.

19 Sites are reservable and 9 sites are first-come, first-serve. Payment for first-come, first-serve sites is completed using the on-site fee machine. No cash is accepted.

Natural Features

Sharp Creek sits at a cool 6,000 feet elevation, perfect for escaping the desert heat of southern Arizona and getting away to shaded forests and refreshing creeks and lakes. It is surrounded by a thick ponderosa pine forest below the Mogollon Rim. The clear waters of Christopher Creek are less than a mile away.

The Mogollon Rim, pronounced by locals as "muggy-own," is a 200-mile long cliff in northern Arizona that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation. The unique landscape was created by extreme erosion and faulting that has sculpted spectacular canyons and buttes. The rim serves as the geographical dividing line between the cool high country above and the hot, dry desert below.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 474-7900.

Nearby Attractions

The small town of Christopher Creek is less than a mile away and has a few restaurant and shopping options for basic conveniences. Woods Canyon and Willow Springs Lakes sit above the Mogollon Rim, only a 10-minute drive away, and offer boating and fishing.

The National Recreation Highline Trail is just a few miles east on Highway 260.

The facts

Season: April – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
20 bookable sites
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 120 ft
Up to 75 people per site
Loops: Juniper, MANZ, Oak, Pine

Site types

14 Standard Nonelectric
3 Group Standard Nonelectric
3 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

20 campsites at Sharp Creek

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
019	Juniper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	52 ft	10	🐾
020	Juniper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	64 ft	10	🐾
021	Juniper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	57 ft	10	🐾
024	Juniper	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	76 ft	10	🐾
027	Juniper	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	70 ft	10	♿ 🐾
028	Juniper	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	74 ft	10	🐾
1	MANZ	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	75	🐾
2	MANZ	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	75	♿ 🐾
3	MANZ	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	75	🐾
007	Oak	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	56 ft	10	🐾
008	Oak	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	69 ft	10	🐾
011	Oak	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	83 ft	10	🐾
013	Oak	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	10	♿ 🐾
014	Oak	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	120 ft	10	🐾
016	Oak	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	71 ft	10	🐾
017	Oak	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	64 ft	10	🐾
018	Oak	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	64 ft	10	🐾
001	Pine	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	10	🐾
002	Pine	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	10	🐾
005	Pine	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

This facility is located 23 miles northeast of Payson, Arizona, approximately 1.5 miles east of Christopher Creek. From Payson, take Highway 260 east for 23 miles. The campground is on the south side of Highway 260.

34.29972, -110.99806 · 34°17'59.0"N 110°59'53.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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Precip in	4.9	5.1	3.6	1.4	0.9	0.3	3.1	3.8	2.2	1.8	2.7	4.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Sharp Creek

Can you reserve a site at Sharp Creek?: Yes, Sharp Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Sharp Creek have?: 20 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Sharp Creek?: 120 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Sharp Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Sharp Creek.
Are campfires allowed at Sharp Creek?: Campfires are allowed at Sharp Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Sharp Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Sharp Creek's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Automatic fee machine is available on site at campground entrance, please follow the instructions
$29 per night for standard sites
$150 per night for Group Sites
*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.

Restrictions:

14-day stay limit.
No OHV recreational riding within the campground.
No firewood sales and no dump station.
Dogs are allowed and must be kept on a leash.
Please use trash receptacles or pack it in, pack it out.
Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).

Accessibility:

Some campsites available with accessible features such as a hardened surface & clear, open ground.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Sharp Creek

Christopher Creek 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mogollon Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crook Campground 3.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aspen (Az) 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Woods Canyon Lake Group 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spillway (Az) 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rim Campground 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fr 9350 Campground 2.9 mi · Campground
Carr Lake Trailhead 3 mi · Facility
Woods Canyon Lake Area Boating Site 3.8 mi · Facility
Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area 3.9 mi · Facility
Haigler Canyon Campground and Day Use 5.9 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 928-468-7135
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-22.

Sharp Creek