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Upper Tonto Creek Campground Reservations

Tonto National Forest, Arizona

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Upper Tonto Creek Campground: closed for construction since March 9

Tonto National Forest has closed this campground.

ClosedSince March 9

Tonto National Forest says: “Due to the construction of a new Tonto Creek bridge Upper and Lower Creek Campgrounds are closed until construction is completed.”

Upper Tonto Creek Campground quick facts

Reservations: Reserved on Recreation.gov.Open Recreation.gov
Campsites: 6 sites.
Location: Tonto National Forest, Arizona.Campgrounds in Tonto National Forest Arizona campgrounds

As of November 2026, Upper Tonto Creek Campground is a campground in Tonto National Forest, Arizona with 6 campsites. Upper Tonto Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

Upper Tonto Creek Campground is located at 34.3393° N, 111.0942° W.

people allowed on each site: 10

Upper Tonto Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

Next Available Dates

Open nights at Upper Tonto Creek Campground are listed on the reservation site.

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 13 consecutive nights
Maximum stay: 13 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Upper Tonto Creek Campground, read on November 10, 2026.

Campsites at Upper Tonto Creek Campground

123456

Standard 6

Amenities

restrooms

At a glance: Setting: Creek.

Things to do: fishing, hiking.

All sites at Upper Tonto Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Upper Tonto Creek loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
1	Standard	10
2	Standard	10
3	Standard	10
4	Standard	10
5	Standard	10
6	Standard	10

About Upper Tonto Creek Campground

Overview

The Upper Tonto Creek is a small campground tucked away from the main highway where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. 6 Campsites are available for reservation only.

This location is available only through reservation May 1through November 3rd.

Campground map available here .

Recreation

Families may enjoy fishing at both Tonto and Horton Creeks or pass time hiking through nearby Horton Creek Trail or Derrick Trail. Both of these trails access the Highline National Recreation Trail (#31).

Facilities

This campground contains 6 campsites, 3 picnic sites, and a double vault toilet.

Natural Features

The union of Tonto and Horton Creeks is at the north end of the Upper Tonto Creek campground. Fishing in both creeks is a popular sport.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (928) 474-7900.

Rules and notices at Upper Tonto Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on November 10, 2026. Check Upper Tonto Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Sites are small in this campground so trailers have to be short or only over camper type mounts.

This campground is small with 6 sites sitting above Tonto Creek. The campground road is tight with no turn around options.

Check in time is 2:00pm and check out time is 11:00am. Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 6:00am.

Recreation.gov permit and campground cancellations →

Upper Tonto Creek Campground FAQ

How do I make a campground reservation at Upper Tonto Creek Campground?

Campsites at Upper Tonto Creek Campground are reserved on Recreation.gov.

What campgrounds are near Upper Tonto Creek Campground?

Campgrounds near Upper Tonto Creek Campground include Ponderosa (Az) Campground, Sharp Creek Campground, Mogollon Campground and Aspen (Az) Campground.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Upper Tonto Creek Campground?

Upper Tonto Creek Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance.

Does PermitSnag send cancellation alerts for Upper Tonto Creek Campground?

No. Upper Tonto Creek Campground books direct through Recreation.gov, and this page has the booking link plus everything we know about the campground. That system does not publish this campground's availability in a form we can check, so there is no alert to set here. Cancellations still happen, usually 1-2 weeks before check-in, so check the reservation site close to your dates.

How many campsites does Upper Tonto Creek Campground have?

Upper Tonto Creek Campground has 6 campsites.