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Camping · Arizona

Upper Canyon Creek Campground

USFS · Campground · Dispersed · Free

DispersedFree

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Canyon Point Dump Station · 2.9 mi
Coordinates
34.2887, -110.8028
Last verified
September 18, 2026
34.2887° N · 110.8028° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

The campground of dispersed units is set in a mature stand of Ponderosa pine with a mix of white and Douglas fir. Canyon Creek is popular among anglers fishing for rainbow trout. The Arizona Game and Fish Department Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery is nearby. Wildlife includes: Abert squirrel, black bear. Pack it in & Pack it out, no trash services. 14-day stay limit. Trailers must be under 16 feet.

From the USFS.

Is Upper Canyon Creek Campground free?

Yes. Upper Canyon Creek Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS. It is a dispersed area, so there are no hookups, no water and no trash service unless a report below says otherwise.

How do I get to Upper Canyon Creek Campground?

Access #1 (41 miles east of Payson): From Payson, travel 33 miles east on paved State Hwy. 260. Turn right on Young Road/Forest Road (FR) 512, and continue on for 3 miles to FR 33 (unpaved). Turn left on FR 33 and travel 1 1/2 miles to the site. Access #2 (28 miles north of Young): 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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What are the rules at Upper Canyon Creek Campground?

14-day stay limit. Trailers under 16 feet. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. Quiet hours 10:00 pm to 6:00 am (running generators are not permitted during quiet hours).

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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