No sites offered for these datesA forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Recreation at Christopher Creek centers on water and forest: the creek is stocked with rainbow trout each spring, and anglers may also encounter brook and brown trout, making it a reliable spot for casting from the bank. Beyond fishing and swimming, the surrounding Tonto National Forest supports mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking; horse campers and riders will find routes in the vicinity, while boaters should plan a short drive east to the Rim Country Lakes.















Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 44 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 009 standard nonelectric |
Hookups (individual campsites): 43 no-hookup individual sites · group site listed separately (1 no-hookup).
1009 East Highway 260
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“Very friendly hosts and also met some nice guests.”
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“Very friendly hosts and also met some nice guests. Bathroom smelly is my only issue. ”
“Love this campground so much!! Had a terrific time! Close to many trails. The hosts were friendly. Went during the week and there weren't a lot of people which was nice. Great spaces & plenty of room. ”
“3rd year we have camped as a family at Christopher's Creek and we love it! Clean facilities, great space, and fun places to visit. ”
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| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 003Host standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0020Host standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0043 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 004Host standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 0038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 22 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 22 ft · sleeps 4 · 66 mi from campground
$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 14 ft · sleeps 2 · 70 mi from campground
$100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 19 ft · sleeps 3 · 70 mi from campground
$130/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Arizona area · 5 hr · from $345/person
For June weekends, book about 152 days ahead. Three in four June Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 122 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 80 days ahead | 109 days ahead | 22 days ahead | 66 days ahead |
| May | 108 days ahead | 144 days ahead | 32 days ahead | 90 days ahead |
| June | 122 days ahead | 152 days ahead | 39 days ahead | 95 days ahead |
| July | 101 days ahead | 133 days ahead | 33 days ahead | 92 days ahead |
| August | 65 days ahead | 119 days ahead | 29 days ahead | 96 days ahead |
| September | 78 days ahead | 137 days ahead | 29 days ahead | 74 days ahead |
| October | 52 days ahead | 84 days ahead | 22 days ahead | 50 days ahead |
| November | 32 days ahead | 60 days ahead | — | — |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (12,582 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
43 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
43 sites · $24/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
1 site · $80/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15