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Tonto National Forest Campgrounds
The Tonto National Forest is the fifth largest forest in the United States. It encompasses nearly three million acres and is one of the most-visited forests in the U.S. Its boundaries are Phoenix to the south, the Mogollon Rim to the north and the San Carlos and Fort Apache Indian reservations to the east.
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Campgrounds
MAP #1 Pinal & Upper
Pinal Campgrounds: 28 camp units, tables, grills, no drinking
water available, vault toilets, high clearance vehicles are
recommended, no trash service: PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT!
Directions: This site is 10 miles southwest of Globe. Follow
paved Jess Hayes Road southeast of Globe to the junction of
Icehouse Canyon Road/Forest Road (FR) 112 and Sixshooter Canyon
Road/Forest Road (FR) 222. Continue on paved FR 112 for 2 miles, to
the junction of FR 55 and FR 112. Take the right fork and continue
on the partially-paved FR 55 for 2 miles. At the junction of FR 55
and FR 651, turn left. Proceed 10 miles on unpaved FR 651 to the
site.
Globe Ranger District: 928-402-6200
MAP #2 Cholla: 206 camp units
(tent-only, single, and double) with shade ramadas, fire rings with
grills, picnic tables, and water hydrants. Toilets and showers are
located throughout the camp loops. There are also playgrounds.
Nearby are a paved boat launch ramp and fish-cleaning station.
More Sites: Schoolhouse Point, Bermuda Flats and Windy Hill
all at Roosevelt Lake, there are
hundreds of sites and amenities.
Directions: From Mesa, take State Hwy. 87/Beeline Highway
north for about 60 miles to its junction with State Hwy. 188. Turn
right and follow State Hwy. 188 south for 28 miles to the site.
Fee: Yes, call or go on-line for current rates.
Tonto Basin Ranger District: 928-467-3200
MAP #3 Horseshoe: 9 camp
units, grills, picnic tables and vault toilets, trash service, no
drinking water available, not recommended for trailers over 16
feet.
Directions: From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road for 7 miles
to Forest Road (FR) 205. Turn right on FR 205 and travel for 6
miles to the junction of FR 205 and FR 19. At this junction, FR 205
turns left and becomes a maintained unpaved road. Follow FR 205 for
10 miles towards Horseshoe Reservoir. At the junction of FR 205 and
FR 205A, turn right and travel to the site.
Fee: Yes, call or go on-line for current rates.
Cave Creek Ranger District: 480-595-3300
MAP #4 Seven Springs &
CCC: 23 camp units, grills, picnic tables, vault toilets, trash
service, drinking water available during daylight hours
(solar-powered well pump).
CCC: 10 camp units, vault toilets, grills and picnic tables,
trash service, drinking water available during daylight hours.
Directions: From Carefree, take Cave Creek Road/Forest Road
24 for 20 miles north to Seven Springs.
Fee: Yes, call or go on-line for current rates.
Cave Creek Ranger District: 480-595-3300
See our profile page on this area.
MAP #5 Houston Mesa: 75
units, shower facilities coin operated, flush toilets, Drinking
water, dump station , picnic table, campfire rings and grill,
firewood: $5.00.
Directions: This site is located north of Payson at the
junction of State Hwy. 87 and the Houston Mesa Road/Forest Road
(FR) 199. Turn east on FR 199 for 1/10 mile to the Houston Mesa
Campground located on the north side of the road. Houston Mesa
Horse Campground is located on the south side of the road.
Fee: Yes, call or go on-line for current rates.
Payson Ranger District: 928-474-7900
See our profile on this
campground
MAP #6 Christopher Creek: 43
units, picnic tables, campfire rings, cooking grill, drinking
water, toilets, trash service, hosts, firewood: $5.00.
Directions: 21 miles northeast of Payson on State Highway
260; east of Mile Marker #271; turn south into the site.
Fee: Yes, call or go on-line for current rates.
Payson Ranger District: 928-474-7900
MAP #7 Sharp Creek: 28 camp
units, vault toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, cooking grill,
campfire rings, lantern holders, firewood for sale: $5.00.
Directions: Located 23 miles northeast of Payson on the
south side of Highway 260, approximately 1 mile east of Christopher
Creek.
Fee: Yes, call or go on-line for current rates.
Payson Ranger District: 928-474-7900
MAP #8 Upper Tonto Creek: 9
camp units, picnic tables, campfire rings, cooking grills, drinking
water, vault toilets, trash service.
Directions: This site is 17 miles northeast of Payson. From
Payson, travel 16 miles east on State Hwy. 260. Just east of Mile
Marker # 269 at Kohl's Ranch, turn left (north) on Forest Road (FR)
289. Travel one mile and turn right into the site.
Fee: Yes, call or go on-line for current rates.
Payson Ranger District: 928-474-7900
Contacts
Tonto National Forest
Mesa Ranger District: 480-610-3300
Globe Ranger District: 928-402-6200
Tonto Basin Ranger District: 928-467-3200
Cave Creek Ranger District: 480-595-3300
Payson Ranger District: 928-474-7900
www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto
Campground Reservations: 877-444-6777
www.reserveusa.com
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