Summary
Located near the town of Payson, the campground is close to many popular hiking trails, including the Horton Creek Trail and the Rim Trail. The campground features 26 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Amenities include vault toilets and drinking water. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is open seasonally from May through October. The best time to visit is during the summer months when temperatures hover around 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drop to the 50s at night. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing in this picturesque area.
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Shush Bezahze
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Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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Nearby Snowpack Depths
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NOHRSC HAWLEY LAKE
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NOHRSC PINETOP-LAKESIDE 4.0 ESE
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SHOW LOW 4.2 S
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NOHRSC SHOW LOW 3.8 W
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NOHRSC BALDY
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BALDY
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2" |
River Runs
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Headwaters In Mount Baldy Wilderness To Wilderness Boundary
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Headwaters In Mount Baldy Wilderness To 0.1 Miles Above Upper Fish Barrier
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West Fork Little Colorado River
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Forest Boundary To 0.15 Miles Below Forest Road 116
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0.1 Miles Below Lower Fish Barrier To 1/2 Mile Above West Fork Dispersed Campground
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South Fork Little Colorado River
Show Low City Park
Wilderness Mount Baldy
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
White Mountain Historic Park-Town Park
Lee Valley Reservoir
Bunch Reservoir
River Reservoir South Fishing Site
Crescent Lake Point Area Fishing Site
Big Lake Dam Parking Fishing Site
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