USDA Forest Service · Arizona

Reynolds Creek Group Campground

USDA Forest Service · Arizona, United States

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Sites
1
Hookups
1 no hookups
Season
April 1 to November 2
Group sites
Yes
Drinking water
No
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
5,246 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
REYNOLDS CREEK (NFSR 247) · native material · high clearance vehicles
Lake
Tonto National Forest
Nearest town
Payson
Address
1009 East Highway 260, Payson, AZ, 85541
Phone
928-474-7900
Activities
Camping

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About

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.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January54°31°18°69°11 of 11
February55°32°4°74°9 of 11
March59°34°21°86°8 of 11
April68°42°29°82°4 of 11
May77°51°40°89°0 of 11
June89°60°49°101°0 of 11
July92°68°60°100°0 of 11
August87°63°53°99°0 of 11
September84°59°51°93°0 of 11
October73°48°38°86°0 of 10
November66°40°27°76°4 of 10
December59°33°18°71°8 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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