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| Location | Star Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $29–$150/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (167 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 83 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 17 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night · from $29/night
Sharp Creek is a Recreation.gov campground in Payson. It lists 17 RV or RV/tent sites and 3 tent sites for rigs up to 74 ft. 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 005 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 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 013 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 014 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 017 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 018 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.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 008 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 001 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 005 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $29 |
| 1 group standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $150 |
| 3 group standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $150 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (167 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“We have been camping at Sharp Creek campground for the last 4 years. It is the campground we just keep coming back to! It is very well maintained, peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful. The camp hosts have all been welcoming and engaging. They take great care of the place 🧡”
“Nice and quiet, clean, and bug spots. Plenty of room between your neighbors ”
“The spots are quite large, it is very nice and quiet. The bathrooms are well maintained. Also very close to fishing. I would totally recommend Sharp Creek. We can not wait till next year to return.”
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: 74 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
1009 East Highway 260
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Sharp Creek Campground sits at about 6,000 feet on the lower slopes of the Mogollon Rim, surrounded by a dense stand of ponderosa pine with the clear waters of Christopher Creek less than a mile away. The site mix is small and straightforward: 20 campsites in all, of which 17 accommodate both RVs and tents and 3 are tent-only, arranged across several loops. Each site has a picnic table, grill, campfire ring and lantern holder; many sites have some shade from the pines and are sized to give a comfortable spread between neighbors. This is a cool-country stop for escaping southern Arizona heat expect pine-needle scent, afternoon sun filtered through tall trunks, and easy access from Highway 260 (the campground sits on the south side of 260 about 23 miles northeast of Payson and roughly 1.5 miles east of the small community of Christopher Creek). For recreation, Sharp Creek is well placed for both short outings and longer wilderness days. Christopher Creek itself is a trout stream and is the closest fishing option; Woods Canyon and Willow Springs Lakes, about a 10-minute drive up on the rim, add boating and additional fishing opportunities. Hikers can reach the Highline National Recreational Trail via the 260 Trail about three miles east of the campground, and the broader Tonto National Forest supports auto touring, biking, horseback riding, climbing, wildlife viewing and swimming at nearby lakes. Some campsites are reservable while others are first-come; payment for first-come sites is handled at an on-site fee machine or by a mobile "scan & pay" app no cash is accepted so plan accordingly. For current conditions or facility-specific questions call (928) 474-7900 before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
Picks are 74 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)), about 83 mi straight-line from Sharp Creek. RV rentals in Phoenix
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Pick up in Cave Creek| 016 standard nonelectric |
| R |
| R |
| $29 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | R | R | $29 |
| 002 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $29 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | R | R | $29 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | R | R | $29 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | R | R | $29 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | R | R | $29 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | R | R | $29 |
| 2 group standard nonelectric | R | R | $150 |
| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Sharp 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.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Sharp Creek, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights16 sites open for every night
First come, first served
First come, first served