Openings · last 7 days
25
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 25 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231896
When Christopher Creek reopens
Christopher Creek's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
53
Openings · last 90 days
57
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 57 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 00:00 and 09:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 18 of 57 detected openings (31.6%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Standard Time (Arizona), not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 19 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 12–36 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 0011 | 7 | 12.3% |
| 0018 | 6 | 10.5% |
| 0013 | 5 | 8.8% |
| 0022 | 5 | 8.8% |
| 0034 | 5 | 8.8% |
Site 0011 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 7. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026 · of 44 monitored sites
Of the 1,980 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026): 894 open for online reservation · 706 reserved · 380 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 44 monitored sites, 36 can be reserved online and 8 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
54.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 894 of 1,980 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 1, 2026Not open online54.8%
Open site-nights894 / 1,980
Reserved (of online inventory)706 / 1,600
Weekday openings688
Weekend openings206
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 688 fall on weekdays and 206 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026October holds the most room. 622 of 1,364 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 44 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.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 0011 | 31 |
| 0015 | 31 |
| 0038 | 31 |
| 006 | 31 |
| 0016 | 30 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Oct 30
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Oct 30. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
894 open site-nights across 36 sites at Christopher Creek, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 191 2-night, 169 3-night, 26 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 001.
All 36 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0011 | 22 ft | None | 31 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +19 more |
| 0015 | 22 ft | None | 31 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +19 more |
| 0038 | 22 ft | None | 31 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +19 more |
| 006 | 22 ft | None | 31 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +19 more |
| 0016 | 22 ft | None | 30 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +18 more |
| 0027 | 22 ft | None | 30 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +18 more |
| 0029 | 22 ft | None | 30 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +18 more |
| 001 | 22 ft | None | 29 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +17 more |
| 002 | 22 ft | None | 29 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +17 more |
| 007 | 22 ft | None | 29 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +17 more |
| 0028 | 22 ft | None | 28 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12 +16 more |
| 0019 | 22 ft | None | 27 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12 +15 more |
| 0030 | 22 ft | None | 27 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 +15 more |
| 0035 | 22 ft | None | 26 | 8 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13 +14 more |
| 0040 | 22 ft | None | 26 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 14 +14 more |
| 0042 | 22 ft | None | 26 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 +14 more |
| 009 | 22 ft | None | 26 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13 +14 more |
| 0021 | 22 ft | None | 25 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +13 more |
| 0024 | 22 ft | None | 25 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 +13 more |
| 0032 | 22 ft | None | 25 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +13 more |
| 008 | 22 ft | None | 25 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 +13 more |
| G001 | 22 ft | None | 25 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 12 +13 more |
| 0014 | 22 ft | None | 24 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 18 +12 more |
| 0026 | 22 ft | None | 24 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 +12 more |
| 0031 | 22 ft | None | 24 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 +12 more |
| 0018 | 22 ft | None | 23 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13 +11 more |
| 0010 | 22 ft | None | 22 | 8 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 8, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 +10 more |
| 0012 | 22 ft | None | 22 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 +10 more |
| 0023 | 22 ft | None | 22 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 +10 more |
| 0013 | 22 ft | None | 21 | 8 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +9 more |
| 0034 | 22 ft | None | 21 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 18 +9 more |
| 0041 | 22 ft | None | 19 | 8 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 25 +7 more |
| 0017 | 22 ft | None | 18 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 +6 more |
| 0025 | 22 ft | None | 18 | 4 nights | Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +6 more |
| 0022 | 22 ft | None | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 19, Oct 22, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28 +2 more |
| 0033 | 22 ft | None | 10 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 29, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 29, Nov 1 |
About Christopher Creek
Overview
With an elevation of 5640 ft, Christopher Creek Campground's crisp, fresh air and vibrant views are a joy to behold. The campground is tucked along the banks of the spring-fed Christopher Creek, which passes just below the Mogollon Rim. This campground is typically open April-November. 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 ft 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. Christopher Creek is located in the desert portion, but is balanced by the cool waters of the creek and forested surroundings.
Recreation
After a day of exploring the natural beauty of Rim Country, sit back and relax in the shaded Ponderosa Pine Forest. Each spring, the creek is stocked with rainbow trout, allowing anglers the opportunity to cast their hearts out for rainbows as well as brook and brown trout.
Access the National Recreation Highline trail close by.
Facilities
The family-friendly campground has 43 sites on both sides of the creek, plus a group site that accommodates a maximum of 25 people. Most sites in this campground are reservable with only a few First come First serve sites, for first-come-first-served customers with payment completed using the on-site fee machine. No cash is accepted.
There is a separate day use/picnic area within the campground. Please note if you park and use this area it is a separate fee, covered under the Tonto Pass program.
Natural Features
Christopher Creek provides creek side dwelling in Tonto National Forest, at the base of the Mogollon Rim. Sites are surrounded by ponderosa pines, junipers, oaks and manzanita evergreen shrubs.
Nearby Attractions
The small town of Christopher Creek is just a short drive away and offers a few restaurant options for those who tire of cooking at the campground.. A series of lakes called the Rim Country Lakes are about a 10 minute drive east. Woods Canyon Lake is one of the most popular recreational lakes in the state and offers options for boating as well as a nature trail that loops around the lake's perimeter.
44 monitored sites8 FCFS sitesRVs up to 22 ft1 with hookups44 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
Getting there
From Payson, Arizona, take Highway 260 east for 21 miles to the Christopher Creek Campground turnoff. Take Forest Road for 1/4 mile to the campground, Ask host for directions to campsite.
1009 East Highway 260, Payson, AZ
Camping
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-231896 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-231896 · Christopher Creek · Payson AZ12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Christopher Creek?
Reservations for Christopher Creek are made through Recreation.gov. 894 of 1,980 tracked site-nights are currently open (45.2%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 57 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. 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.
How often do new openings appear at Christopher Creek?
Campsite Sniper detected 25 site-date openings at Christopher Creek in the last 7 days, 53 over 30 days and 57 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Christopher Creek?
169 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Christopher Creek fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 22 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Christopher Creek?
October 2026, with 622 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,364.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Christopher Creek?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 19 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 12-36 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Christopher Creek?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 30. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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