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Tonto National Forest › Payson Ranger District › Arizona
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› Campsite #33
Campsite #33 at Christopher Creek Campground, AZ
$24
Campsite #33
| Drive-In | 10 people |
| 22 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | good |
4/1
Campsite #33 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 22ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
1.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 76% |
| 4 star | | 12% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 8% |
@MelissaZ396943 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #33
Camp hosts were very nice and did a great job! The creek has no water flowing through it. You can hear the semis downshifting and breaking all night on the highway from the campground. People need to be more courteous of others and clean up after themselves and their children after using the outhouse. It was so gross going in right after them and seeing the mess they made.
Good
@DianeS9755786 · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #33
Sharon, Jo & Syd were excellent campground hosts. The hosts introduced themselves shortly after my arrival. The hosts were very informative about fire restrictions and answered all my questions. The hosts were very friendly. I was traveling solo and the hosts stopped by to say hello when passing by during the day. I felt very safe. The restrooms and campground were very clean. I throughly enjoyed my stay here. Thanks Sharon, Jo & Syd!
Excellent
@BrianB7534319 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #33
There is no longer a dedicated camp host. Now it is some kind of volunteer rotation. Guess how the bathrooms were? The smell of sewage could be smelled from 3 camp sites away. I could not even enter the bathroom because the stench was so bad. The one bathroom I could open the door, it had no toilet paper and 50+ flies swarming! We left after one night and will not be returning. Way to go federal govt trying to save a few bucks and leaving the camp to some redneck trash to manage.
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@KristenTAB7EF0 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #33
Always love, Christopher Creek and have been coming to this campground for years. As someone who enjoys to camp alone, I find comfort in camping at campgrounds with hosts and a few amenities available.However, I am very disappointed in the current hosts that are running this location. I camped for 4 days and never once did anyone stop by to greet me or check me in. Bathrooms are neglected. There were many instances of the host racing through the loops in their golf cart their dog running off leash beside them and children dangling off the sides of the golf cart. The hosts offered no sense of comfort, but instead made me feel uncomfortable and unsafe. I really hope this is their only season here.
Good
@MaryJ2608736 · Camped on Oct 16, 2023 at Campsite #33
Nice and quiet campground, sites are well spaced apart. However, Latrene #8 was unusable due to intense ammonia smell.
Good
@JenB2333104 · Camped on Sep 14, 2023 at Campsite #33
This spot was perfect, large enough for a tent and camper. Good cell coverage. No shower or sink facilities onsite, just be aware. The creek is beautiful and we enjoyed the great shade.There were a lot of loud families camping during our trip. The constant screaming and crying got overwhelming for our group. This isnt controllable by the site, but did dampen the relaxation of the weekend.
Good
@AidaSF42BF105E · Camped on Jun 20, 2023 at Campsite #33
The area was beautiful, clean. The bathrooms were up kept, they had drinking water available. The camping site itself was a good amount of space. Not right on top of each other. The creek was close had some fish and crawfish, lovely hiking/walking trails. The kids can't wait to go back.
@KathyY8354613 · Camped on Apr 28, 2023 at Campsite #33
Our stay was amazing!! Everything went smoothly and the camp hosts were gracious. The one thing I wish I had known before going was they changed their wood carrying policy. Each time I’ve gone, I’ve always bought wood at the campsite. This time, no wood, so I had to scour the town of Payson for wood. The camp host told me it was on the website that they no longer have wood. Well, once you have reservations, and since they’ve always had in the past, you typically aren’t going back to the site to see if something changed. A better way of handling should have been via email to let users know there is no more wood being sold on site. I was not the only camper caught off guard.
Other than that, the stay was great!
Other than that, the stay was great!
Excellent
@FeliciaG788592 · Camped on Apr 22, 2023 at Campsite #33
Born and raised in Payson , I'm shocked I've never stayed here before now. Although I prefer dispersed camping away from the crowds...this was a nice treat for a mother/daughter camp-date. Very kid friendly. The host was very nice , welcoming, and informative. She's was a whole vibe to the campground!(wish I could remember her name!) The camp plots were spacious--plenty of room for tents and hammocks. However, most of the trails ran right through the camps to the water. There were people all day walking through the camp ...wasnt an issue thankfully. They were all respectful. BUT ...Zero privacy-neighbors are all super close. Everyone can see and hear everything you do. With is a total drag when you're next to the creek and can't even hear the water run peacefully because you can hear everyone talking. I won't trade dispersed camping for this ever, but I'd stay here again. It was a nice and cozy little getaway.
Good
@QuanL83D5971E7 · Camped on Sep 2, 2022 at Campsite #33
Roger and Ellen (site B camp host) were great. They kept the campsites clean and checked up on us regularly. They have become part of our camping experiences (we camp at Christopher Creek 8-9 times per year).
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@BrianB7534319 · Camped on Jul 24, 2022 at Campsite #33
so peaceful and beautiful. Best camp host ever, runs a tight ship but very cool. I can`t believe they are going to let this place be run by VOLUNTEERS. Sounds like more bureaucrats trying to save a few dollars
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@SamM7106443 · Camped on May 6, 2022 at Campsite #33
Roger is a great camp host! Always a great get away!
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@LarryTEB21655C · Camped on Apr 17, 2022 at Campsite #33
Older, smaller campground but well kept. All the sites were clean as were the toilets. We visited Easter weekend and arrived to a mostly deserted camp but it soon filled. Very quiet at night, no loud campers/generators. Most sites are generally well-spaced but some are closer to one another. As they note, the campground really isnt suitable for RVs/trailers over 22 feet in length; none of the sites have sufficient space. There are good hiking trails close to the campground (See Spring, Highline Trail, Horton Creek, etc.) and the creek running the campground is a welcomed treat. We had a great stay and would stay again next time were in the area.As a final note, camp host Roger was exceptionally pleasant, friendly and does a great job of maintaining the campground. Always eager to help and please and always smiling.
Good
@MariaS295 · Camped on Oct 21, 2021 at Campsite #33
Area was clean, host were very nice and helpful
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@GeraldM346 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #33
The entire camp ground was clean and well taken care of! The camp sites are spaced apart so you don't feel like your cramped. We will be coming back!
@CHENILED652 · Camped on Sep 7, 2021 at Campsite #33
LOVE Chris Creek Loop B #33. Nothing better.
Excellent
@KarenR660 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #33
Great spot close to the creek. My babies had so much fun soaking their feet and catching crawfish. Campground is well maintained and bathrooms were clean. We’re repeat visitors and always enjoy seeing Roger- super friendly, very welcoming- always enhances our experience with his chill vibe. Looking forward to our next trip!
Good
@KarenR20722329 · Camped on May 28, 2021 at Campsite #33
Great spot close to the creek. My babies had so much fun soaking their feet and catching crawfish. Campground is well maintained and bathrooms were clean. Were repeat visitors and always enjoy seeing Roger- super friendly, very welcoming- always enhances our experience with his chill vibe. Looking forward to our next trip!
Good
@ChristopherS59 · Camped on May 9, 2021 at Campsite #33
Great campground! Great host and very quiet. Nice sites! love it here and will return again soon!
Good
@LeslieN8974805 · Camped on Sep 13, 2020 at Campsite #33
Park is GREAT! Definitely designed for TENT CAMPERS as my camper was tight in the space- the RANGER was amazing- checked on me periodically and was super friendly and had dog biscuits for my puppy each time he checked. Super clean, gorgeous area and would highly recommend it!
Excellent
@MaryG2220960 · Camped on Aug 23, 2020 at Campsite #33
We had a great time at Christopher Creek. We camped in the middle of the week and the campground was quiet and clean. Our campsite was a two minute walk from the creek. Our cat had fun chasing bugs and squirrels. We really enjoyed the loud thunder storms and received light rain for about 30 minutes everyday. A great time!
Excellent
@VictorB609ACB2 · Camped on Aug 16, 2020 at Campsite #33
Hiking was great. The camp grounds were outstanding, the bathrooms were spotless and cleaned everyday. Roger the camp host was very friendly, and helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed like fire wood. It was peaceful and quiet at night. Even the racoons were polite..
Good
@KathleenE93163 · Camped on Aug 14, 2020 at Campsite #33
This was a great camp site and the camp host was amazing. My husband and I took our daughter and 4 other teenagers up there for a senior camping trip to start their senior year. He continuously drove by to make sure we had everything that we needed. The camp was very well kept, and well groomed. Most of all the bathrooms at ALL times were kept clean. Hats off to the host of this camp site, he knows how to keep his campers happy :) !!!!!
Good
Good
@KathleenE93163 · Camped on Aug 14, 2020 at Campsite #33
This was a great camp site and the camp host was amazing. My husband and I took our daughter and 4 other teenagers up there for a senior camping trip to start their senior year. He continuously drove by to make sure we had everything that we needed. The camp was very well kept, and well groomed. Most of all the bathrooms at ALL times were kept clean. Hats off to the host of this camp site, he knows how to keep his campers happy :) !!!!!
Good
Good
@CaseyB9693252 · Camped on Jun 3, 2020 at Campsite #33
Great experience!
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