Reynolds Creek Group Campground
Federal campground in Tonto National Forest
Location: Payson, AZ, AZ
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The Reynolds Creek Group Campground is a rustic and secluded, creek side camp located on the Pleasant Valley Ranger District in the Tonto National Forest. The primitive group camping area is nestled between towering ponderosa pine at an elevation of 5,250 feet and provides a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities including, hiking, fishing, hunting, and nature photography.The site includes two large ramadas, eight picnic tables, group grill, one large metal campfire ring, an
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Rustic, creek-side group campground nestled in ponderosa pines at 5,250 feet elevation in Tonto National Forest, offering a peaceful base for hiking, fishing, and nature photography between the Salome and Sierra Ancha Wilderness Areas. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, secluded spot with spectacular views.
Wildlife alert: Arizona Black Rattlesnake, Southwestern Blackhead Snake, White-nosed Coati, White-tailed Deer, Abert's Squirrel, Mexican Jay
Insider tips for Reynolds Creek Group Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand State Highway 288 is unpaved from Young (20 miles) and partially paved from Highway 188 (27 miles); expect rough road conditions Group site accommodates both large and small groups; set back from main road for privacy
Skip Reynolds Creek Group Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require paved road access — long, rough unpaved drive required. Some amenities are aging and need repairs per recent reviews.
Best time to visit Reynolds Creek Group Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, with monsoon season (summer) noted by reviewers for spectacular storm viewing.
Nearby campgrounds: Reynolds Creek Group Camp (Id) (Young, AZ), Schoolhouse Campground (Az) (ROOSEVELT, AZ), Windy Hill Campground (ROOSEVELT, AZ), Cholla Campground (ROOSEVELT, AZ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Reynolds Creek Group Campground
Cell signal at Reynolds Creek Group Campground (Payson, AZ): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Reynolds Creek Group Campground is a rustic and secluded, creek side camp located on the Pleasant Valley Ranger District in the Tonto National Forest. The primitive group camping area is nestled between towering ponderosa pine at an elevation of 5,250 feet and provides a great base camp for a wide range of recreational activities including, hiking, fishing, hunting, and nature photography.The site includes two large ramadas, eight picnic tables, group grill, one large metal campfire ring, and one vault toilet. The group site is located adjacent to Reynolds Creek, which runs year round.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with high demand
State Highway 288 is unpaved from Young (20 miles) and partially paved from Highway 188 (27 miles); expect rough road conditions
Group site accommodates both large and small groups; set back from main road for privacy
Campground operates year-round, with monsoon season (summer) noted by reviewers for spectacular storm viewing
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Getting there →
From Young, drive 20 miles south on State Hwy. 288 (unpaved). Site is on the right and is signed. From Hwy 188, drive 27 miles north on State Hwy. 288 (partially paved).
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tonto National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tonto National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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