State: Arizona
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 9
Elevation: 5479
County: Gila
Free: No
About: The union of Tonto and Horton Creeks is at the north end of the campground. Fishing in both creeks is a popular sport. The trailheads for Horton Creek Trail 285 and Derrick Trail 33 are located in the campground. Both of these trails access the Highline National Recreation Trail (#31). Tonto Fish Hatchery is four miles north of Highway 260 on Forest Road 289. The Arizona Game & Fish Department welcomes visitors and has a self-guided tour of the hatchery. 9 camp units w/ picnic tables & grills, campfire rings and trash service.
Fees: $14 (2011)
Water: Drinking Water
Restrooms: Vault Toilets
Directions: This site is 17 miles northeast of Payson. From Payson, travel 16 miles east on State Hwy. 260. Just east of mile marker 268 at Kohls Ranch, turn left (north) on Forest Road (FR) 289. Travel one mile and turn right into the site.