No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Upper Tonto Creek continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 483 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 14, 2026): 135 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 270 closed · 78 unavailable (cause unspecified).
No online availability right now
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 14, 2026Of the 483 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 14, 2026): 135 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 270 closed · 78 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 6 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Upper Tonto Creek
Overview
The Upper Tonto Creek is a small campground tucked away from the main highway where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. 6 Campsites are available for reservation only.
This location is available only through reservation May 1through November 3rd.
Campground map available here .
Recreation
Families may enjoy fishing at both Tonto and Horton Creeks or pass time hiking through nearby Horton Creek Trail or Derrick Trail. Both of these trails access the Highline National Recreation Trail (#31).
Natural Features
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.
Getting there
This site is 17 miles northeast of Payson. From Payson, travel 16 miles east on State Hwy. 260. Just east of mile marker 268 at Kohl’s Ranch, turn left (north) on Forest Road (FR) 289. Travel one mile and turn right into the site.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Upper Tonto Creek?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 483 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Upper Tonto Creek. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Does Upper Tonto Creek have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 483 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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