Reynolds Creek Group Campground

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1009 East Highway 260
Payson, AZ 85541

Overview

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.

Recreation

The site is located between the Salome and Sierra Ancha Wilderness Areas and adjacent to the From the Desert to the Tall Pines National Scenic Byway. Two trailheads are located within a quarter mile of the campground and provide access to the Wilderness Areas as well as a lookout tower.

Facilities

The site includes two large ramadas, eight picnic tables, group grill, one large metal campfire ring, and one vault toilet.

Natural Features

The group site is located adjacent to Reynolds Creek, which runs year round. Opportunities for wading, fishing, and hiking abound. Berry picking is a popular activity in the fall. A thick stand of ponderosa pine covers the group area, offering pleasant shade. A large meadow provides the perfect place for group activities and games.

Nearby Attractions

Workman Creek is located two miles to the south and has cascading waterfalls and plenty of opportunities for berry picking in the fall. Hikers and equestrians can explore the area's majestic scenery on meandering trails.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Fire pit: all 1 sites
  • Picnic table: all 1 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 1 sites
  • ADA accessible: all 1 sites
  • Group sites: all 1 sites
  • Longest RV: 21 ft
  • Largest party: 75 people

Directions

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).

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

11 reviews
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Dan O
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Reviewed a month ago
Campsite was clean and well cared for. Bathrooms were clean with enough toilet paper. Some, not all, of the grills and fire pits were full from use but that was not a big deal. I love the area and campsite and will return again.
edward P
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Absolutely. Amazing, beautiful place to kickback and relax and enjoy.
Jessica O
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Reviewed 4 months ago
Love this campground!
Paul F
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Reviewed 3 years ago
No toilet paper in the bathroom. Otherwise great site!
Suzanne M
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Reviewed 4 years ago
First time at Reynolds Creek group campsite. Beautiful place, 2 nice ramadas with tables. Nice tall stone bbq. Creek runs nearby and is lovely! We will reserve again for next year for sure. Negatives: 2 rock fire rings were left with hot coals. Pretty scary. Vault toilet had only a little TP , we had plenty with us but none was replenished. There was quite a bit of yucky micro trash all around, big pieces of watermelon, a dozen soda cans strewn about. Campers need to leave area cleaner than they find it, hosts or rangers should make presence known.
Adam S
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Reviewed 5 years ago
Perfect location for a big group
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Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 24% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.

Season dates

Peak season

Apr 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027

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Peak season

Apr 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028

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