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Sharp Creek Campground

Tonto National Forest, Arizona

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As of October 2026, Sharp Creek Campground is a campground in Tonto National Forest, Arizona with 20 campsites. Sharp Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Sharp Creek Campground is located at 34.2997° N, 110.9981° W.

people allowed on 17 of 20 sites: 10
people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites: 75

Sharp Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 4 (7 sites)Oct 5 (6 sites)Oct 6 (10 sites)

7 sites open on Oct 4 at Sharp Creek Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 01:24 UTC.

Campsites at Sharp Creek Campground

19202124272812378111314161718125

Standard 14
Group 3
Tent 3
Accessible 3

Amenities

potable water

At a glance: Setting: Desert.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking.

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

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Access
019	Juniper	Standard	10	-
020	Juniper	Standard	10	-
021	Juniper	Standard	10	-
024	Juniper	Standard	10	-
027	Juniper	Standard	10	Accessible
028	Juniper	Standard	10	-
1	MANZ	Group	75	-
2	MANZ	Group	75	Accessible
3	MANZ	Group	75	-
007	Oak	Standard	10	-
008	Oak	Standard	10	-
011	Oak	Standard	10	-
013	Oak	Standard	10	Accessible
014	Oak	Standard	10	-
016	Oak	Standard	10	-
017	Oak	Standard	10	-
018	Oak	Standard	10	-
001	Pine	Tent	10	-
002	Pine	Tent	10	-
005	Pine	Tent	10	-

About Sharp Creek Campground

Overview

Sharp Creek is a small campground located in an area of central Arizona known for its pleasant temperatures, spectacular scenery and outdoor recreation. There are tent-only, family and group sites to accommodate a wide range of visitors.

Recreation

The campground is in a central location for hiking, fishing, boating and picnicking.

Anglers can try for trout in nearby Christopher Creek. Hikers can access the historic Highline National Recreational Trail, which runs for 51 miles along the base of the Mogollon Rim, from the 260 Trail three miles east of the campground. Two lakes nearby offer additional fishing and boating options.

Facilities

Sharp Creek is a small campground with 28 campsites conveniently spread out into 3 loops. Campsites are spacious, comfortable and well-maintained, with some shade. Each has a picnic table, grill, campfire ring and lantern holder. One additional loop contains three group campsites that can each accommodate 75 people.

19 Sites are reservable and 9 sites are first-come, first-serve. Payment for first-come, first-serve sites is completed using the on-site fee machine or with the mobile app using scan & pay. No cash is accepted.

Natural Features

Sharp Creek sits at a cool 6,000 feet elevation, perfect for escaping the desert heat of southern Arizona and getting away to shaded forests and refreshing creeks and lakes. It is surrounded by a thick ponderosa pine forest below the Mogollon Rim. The clear waters of Christopher Creek are less than a mile away.

The Mogollon Rim, pronounced by locals as "muggy-own," is a 200-mile long cliff in northern Arizona that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation. The unique landscape was created by extreme erosion and faulting that has sculpted spectacular canyons and buttes. The rim serves as the geographical dividing line between the cool high country above and the hot, dry desert below.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 474-7900.

Nearby Attractions

The small town of Christopher Creek is less than a mile away and has a few restaurant and shopping options for basic conveniences.

Woods Canyon and Willow Springs Lakes sit above the Mogollon Rim, only a 10-minute drive away, and offer boating and fishing.

Rules and notices at Sharp Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Sharp Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Extra (second) vehicle charge of $8 per night is required. An RV towing a car counts as one vehicle and a vehicle pulling a trailer counts as one vehicle. Fee can be bundled with online reservation or purchased on-site at fee machine. Maximum of 2 vehicles per campsite.

No off-highway vehicles allowed off the main campground road.

No firewood sales available at campground. Plan to purchase ahead of time.

For First-Come, First-Served sites, you must physically arrive at the campground to see if the campsite is available. There is no guarantee this site will be available to purchase upon your arrival.

Check in time is 2:00pm and check out time is 11:00am. Quiet Hours are 10:00pm through 6:00am.

Maximum stay limit is 14 days within 30 consecutive days on the Tonto National Forest including dispersed sites.

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Sharp Creek Campground FAQ

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

Sharp Creek Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 20 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Sharp Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Sharp Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Sharp Creek Campground have?

Sharp Creek Campground has 20 campsites.