Overview

With an elevation over a mile-high (5640 ft), Christopher Creek Campground's crisp, fresh air and vibrant views are a joy to behold. The facility is tucked along the banks of the spring-fed Christopher Creek, which passes just below the Mogollon Rim. This campground is normally opens 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.

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. 

Natural Features

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.

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Important Notices

• This campground offers small sites close to the creek but parking can be an issue. The maximum number of vehicles allowed per campsite is two and for the group site, five. 

• Second vehicle charge of $8 per night is required. Fee can be bundled with online reservation or purchased on-site at fee machine.

• No firewood sales available at campground. Plan to purchase ahead of time.

• Check in time is 2:00pm and check out time is 11:00am. Quiet Hours are 10:00pm through 6:00am.

• For First-Come, First-Served sites, you must physically arrive at the campground to see if the the campsite is available. There is no guarantee this site will be available to purchase upon your arrival.

• Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest Land. 

Available Activities

• CAMPING - Camping

Directions

<p>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.</p>

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