Upper Tonto Creek campground
Upper Tonto Creek
The campground offers 20 campsites, with amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis, making it a perfect option for last-minute camping trips or those who prefer a more spontaneous approach.
An interesting fact about the area is that it is home to one of the largest populations of black bears in Arizona, making it important to properly store food and garbage to prevent attracting bears to the campsites.
The best time of year to visit the Upper Tonto Creek Camping Area is from May to September when temperatures range from 75-85°F during the day and 50-60°F at night. However, visitors should be prepared for afternoon thunderstorms during the summer months. Overall, the Upper Tonto Creek Camping Area is a beautiful and peaceful destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Arizona.
What's on-site at Upper Tonto Creek
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Upper Tonto Creek, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonto Creek Recreation Sites | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lower Tonto Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Tonto Creek | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Ponderosa | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Ponderosa Campground And Group Sites | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Upper Tonto Creek -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Verde R Div From East Clear Cr Nr Pine | 6 cfs | → |
| Tonto Creek Abv Gun Creek | 2 cfs | → |
| Chevelon Fork Below Wildcat Canyon | · | → |
| East Verde River Near Childs | 0 cfs | → |
| Wet Bottom Creek Near Childs | · | → |
| West Clear Creek Near Camp Verde | 15 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Upper Tonto Creek -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promontory | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Baker Butte Smt | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Baker Butte Smt | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Baker Butte | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Heber | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Happy Jack | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Sitgreaves National Forest
- Wilderness Hellsgate
- Wilderness West Clear Creek
- Wilderness Fossil Springs
- Coconino National Forest
- Wilderness Wet Beaver
Fishing spots
- Horton Creek
- Woods Canyon Lake
- Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery
- Canyon Creek
- East Clear Creek
- South Fork Deadman Creek
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- 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.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Upper Tonto Creek as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Upper Tonto Creek
Can I make reservations at Upper Tonto Creek?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Upper Tonto Creek?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Upper Tonto Creek.