Lower Tonto Creek
Lower Tonto Creek is a national forest campground in Arizona. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Arizona
- Coordinates
- 34.33255, -111.09731
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- N/A
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lower Tonto Creek
Overview The Lower Tonto Creek Campground is tucked away right next to the main highway just south of where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. Families may enjoy fishing at both Tonto and Horton Creeks or pass time hiking through nearby Horton Creek Trail or Derrick Trail. The Lower Tonto Creek Campground has a large open-space parking lot and paved walkway makes it accessible with only a light hike to the creek. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you will be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. You will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as this area has limited or no cellular service. There is no adjacent parking spot to any camp site. Walk-in access only to all campsites (paved sidewalk is provided). Map to campground here. Please note: This campground is right next to Hwy 260 and receives a considerable amount of traffic noise and light throughout the day & night. Recreation The union of Tonto and Horton Creeks is at the north end of the Upper Tonto Creek campground. Fishing in both creeks is a popular sport. The trailheads for Horton Creek Trail 285 and Derrick Trail 33 are located in the Upper Tonto Creek campground. Both of these trails access the Highl
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Woods Canyon Dump Station · 8.8 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Pinnacle Propane · 30 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 42 designated routes (101 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Tonto Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Lower Tonto Creek | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Upper Tonto Creek | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Upper Tonto Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Ponderosa (Az) | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Ponderosa Campground | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.