Sharp Creek Campground

We drove through and found several sites available for 1 night and finally one that was available for more. Nice pull through site, level, raked decomposed granite, table, BBQ, and fire ring. Space between sites allowed for privacy, trees and shrubs blocked most view. Elk bugled one night, sounded right outside of our rig. The hosts were very helpful, noticed that I had paid for an extra night, while as a senior we get half price. So, although we had intended to stay one, we relaxed and stayed two. Could have only paid 14,50. If desired one night. Beautiful scenery, pristine bathrooms, places to walk our dog easily. No hook ups, good cell service. drinking water available, our hose reached the faucet. Didn’t see a dump station. Definitely will return.

I arrived around 1 pm on Friday and had my choice of site to choose from. The Camp Host Sammy showed me around a little, then sent me on my own to check out other available sites. I ended up at # ?? ...some things are best kept a secret, lol. It did end up filling up with rigs by 4 pm. Donna then came around and welcomed and collected the fee. Campendium says it is $15. a night. I was charged $29. a night. I see other reviews on here where people are getting charged all different rates! Wonder why the price isn’t set ?? Anyway, Donna was super friendly and educated me about a possible Bear siting, yikes! The campground is super clean and groomed quite well. I only used a public toilet once but the room and toilet were extremely clean! There were a variety of rigs as well as tents, and a good group of people in the section I was in. Camp cooking and campfires every night! I will definitely stay here again in the future! Cell service Visable 3 bars!

Camped here with 24 ft to. Site was very clean. Long drive site, very spacious. Sites are far enough away you’re not on top of each other. No electric, no tv signal and Verizon 4G had 4 bars and able to stream Netflix. Restrooms are pit toilets and cleaner then any I have ever been in. At night we could hear elk bugling….could not see them but they sounded no more the 50 yards away. Host were friendly and hard working Some slight traffic noise but not really a distraction

Lucked out finding such a great site on a Friday. Hit it about 1:00 and had our choice of a few spots. By 4:00 it was full. Camp hosts are the sweetest couple. Our site was freshly raked when we arrived. Should get enough sun for solar but we’ll see. Sites are spread out nicely. Probably staying a couple of days but might add another. Pays on looks like a nice town want to check it out more

Been tent camping all my life at Canyon Lake, White Mountains, Woods Canyon Lake...you name it. My husband and I bought our first travel trailer a month ago and wanted to make sure we didn’t have to battle for a spot and could practice the whole set up, leveling, etc. So I picked Sharp Creek for our first run and am so glad I did! It was easy in and out. Clean campsite with a ton of trees. Spaces spread out...couldn’t even see other sites from our spot. The bathrooms were the cleanest I’ve been to at a campground...typical pit toilets that scare me but clean to make it less intimidating. The hosts were very nice and came around with firewood for sale often. There was water on site to fill up a jug or bin to bring back to your site. Christopher Creek is about 5 min away and Willow Springs Lake was about 10 min away to give you something extra to do. Would definitely come again.

Was planning on staying at Ponderosa camp site, but arrived to find the gate locked and a sign stating it opens April 8. We arrived about 4PM April 7.... one of the workers approached on his golf cart and was very apologetic. He called his boss to see if we could go in, but no... He was very good and called around and found this camp ground about 7 miles east. Arrived about 30 minutes later. Very quiet with only a few tents and one 5th wheel. Dry camping, lovely views and very clean. Great a day or two, but no facilities to speak of.

This is one of a series of Forest Service campsites along AZ 260 east of Payson. They are all now privately managed, which means that they cost a lot more than they used to. The nightly fee is $22; with a federal pass it's half that.

Very quiet. Easy to get to. Paved fairly level sites with picnic tables and fire boxes in open ponderosa pine habitat. 5970' elevation. A very friendly and helpful campground host when I was there. It's bear country, so don't leave food out.

This is the classic "it is what it is." Excellent Verizon, good ATT cell service.

Except for the fact that I had a flat tire, this was a real enjoyable stay.

This is an approximately 28 site campground spread over many acres. With a park this size, you would think there would be 50+ sites but somehow they made this one just right and the majority of the spots are spacious. Of the 28 or so sites, at least 10 are first come, first serve. I stayed in the Juniper Loop, site #25 (non-reservable site) and would definitely stay there again. There is one loop for just tent campers. You can't go wrong with either loop. No showers. Vault toilets and water faucets located throughout the park. NO DUMP STATION. The only dump station nearby is at Ponderosa CG which is about 10 miles west. However, when I was at Ponderosa, the dump station was closed. Additionally, the Ponderosa dump station is fee only, approximately $10.00. There is a free dump at the Giant Station in Payson which is fairly accessible.

No real hiking trails from the campground, although there is an old forest road on the backside of Juniper Loop that accesses the Group Campground. However, there are other hikes, including the popular Horton Springs near the Tonto Creek Campground (approximately 5 miles west). This is a fun, easy to moderate, out and back trail that follows the water and is great for hiking with a dog or even mountain biking. Since it is a popular trail, try going on the weekday. Visit the Mogollon Visitor's Center which is about 5 miles west and there are also other trails across from the Visitor's Center.