Sharp Creek Campground Tonto National Forest Arizona

Sharp Creek Overview

Sharp Creek campground has 23 single-family campsites set up in 4 loops and is located near the small village of Christopher Creek in the Tonto National Forest. Juniper Loop Units # 23 and 24 are pull-through, and Unit # 27 is accessible. Oak Loop Units # 11, 14, and 18 are pull-through, and unit # 13 is accessible. Unit #13 (in Pine Tent Loop) is accessible.

The campground is open early April through October (weather/snow permitting). Campsites can accommodate tents, and small trailers and RVs. Group camping is also available. Each campsite also has a table, lantern post, fire ring and grate. Campground amenities include drinking water and vault toilets. Firewood is also available for sale from the camp host. A dump station is also located at nearby Ponderosa campground. Cell service is good.

Sharp Creek – Area Recreation

Outdoor recreation includes hiking, mountain biking, fishing (at nearby Christopher Creek), horseback riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing. The winter also offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Christopher Creek, Upper Tonto Creek and Ponderosa.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Lantern Post
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Snowshoeing
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing