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| Location | Star Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $24–$80/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (368 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 22 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 30A |
| RV sites | 44 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Christopher Creek, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights27 sites open for every night
First come, first servedThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights16 sites open for every night · from $24/night
Christopher Creek is a Recreation.gov campground in Payson. It lists 44 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 22 ft. 1 site has electric. Pets are allowed per the listing.
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 006 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 007 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 009 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 0012 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 0014 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 0015 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 44 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0014 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 0012 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 0015 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 0029 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 0024 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 0042 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (368 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Very friendly hosts and also met some nice guests. Bathroom smelly is my only issue. ”
“Love this campground so much!! Had a terrific time! Close to many trails. The hosts were friendly. Went during the week and there weren't a lot of people which was nice. Great spaces & plenty of room. ”
“3rd year we have camped as a family at Christopher's Creek and we love it! Clean facilities, great space, and fun places to visit. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 22 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
1009 East Highway 260
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Perched at about 5,640 feet along the spring-fed Christopher Creek, Christopher Creek Campground feels a world away from the desert below the Mogollon Rim. The creek runs just below the rim and threads the site, with campsites arranged on both banks beneath ponderosa pines, junipers, oaks and manzanita shrubs. There are 41 campsites in all: 30 sites are suited for both RVs and tents and 11 are tent-only; the campground also includes a group site that can accommodate up to 25 people. Family-friendly facilities include three natural swimming holes cut into the creek where campers commonly cool off in summer, and a visitor-host on site ask the host for directions to individual sites. Many sites can be reserved in advance, while a limited number are held for first-come, first-served visitors who pay via the on-site fee machine or the mobile app (scan & pay); cash is not accepted. To reach the campground, head east from Payson on State Route 260 for about 21 miles and turn onto the short forest road that leads to the site. Recreation at Christopher Creek centers on water and forest: the creek is stocked with rainbow trout each spring, and anglers may also encounter brook and brown trout, making it a reliable spot for casting from the bank. Beyond fishing and swimming, the surrounding Tonto National Forest supports mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking; horse campers and riders will find routes in the vicinity, while boaters should plan a short drive east to the Rim Country Lakes. Woods Canyon Lake about ten minutes away offers boat access and a nature trail that loops the shoreline, and the small hamlet of Christopher Creek has a few dining options if you want to skip cooking at camp. For facility-specific questions or current conditions, call the campground at (928) 474-7900.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
Picks are 22 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)), about 82 mi straight-line from Christopher Creek. RV rentals in Phoenix
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Pick up in Scottsdale| ✓ |
| ✓ |
| $24 |
| 0016 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 0019 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 0040 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 0038 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 0027 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| G001 group standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $80 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | W | W | $24 |
| 0017 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0013 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0010 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0011 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 003Host standard nonelectric | W | W | $24 |
| 0025 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0020Host standard nonelectric | W | W | $24 |
| 0023 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0032 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0031 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0039 standard nonelectric | W | W | $24 |
| 0043 standard nonelectric | W | W | $24 |
| 004Host standard nonelectric | W | W | $24 |
| 0035 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0018 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0041 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0026 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0022 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0030 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0021 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
| 0028 standard nonelectric | R | R | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Christopher Creek. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.