Pictures courtesy of the Tonto National Forest -Colcord Ridge Campground.
Campground Overview:
Colcord Ridge Campground is situated within a mixed forest of Ponderosa pine, white and Douglas fir, Colcord Ridge is a great place to go during the hot summer months. Trout fishing is available — 5 miles to the east of Canyon Creek Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery — 5 miles east on FR 33. Wildlife includes: Black bear, elk, mountain lion, javelina and deer. This site is a great camp site for youth first learning how to camp.
Campsites:
There are 15 campsites which most include a picnic table and fire pit. A vault toilet is available but currently no water. You will have to Pack in, Pack out so come prepared.
From Payson, travel 33 miles east on paved State Hwy. 260. Turn right on unpaved Young Road/Forest Road (FR) 512 and continue 3miles to Forest Road 33 (unpaved). Turn left on FR 33 and travel 4 1/2 miles to the site.
From Young, take unpaved State Hwy. 288/Forest Road (FR) 512 about 23 miles to the site
Campground at a Glance
Level: |
Semi-Developed |
Season: |
Year-Round |
Nearby City: |
Payson |
Fishing: |
Canyon Creek |
Campground Website: |
Colcord Ridge Campground |
Campground Map: |
Click Here |
Reservations: |
First-come, first-served basis |
Location: |
Nearby Attractions and Activities:
Canyon Creek, located about 5 miles down the road, is an outstanding high elevation riparian community just under the Mogollon Rim, is a very popular fishing and birding destination. Canyon Creek Hatchery is one of Arizona’s five fish hatcheries and is built at the headwaters that feed into Canyon Creek. In 2000, a large wildfire swept through much of the country surrounding the hatchery, destroying many large trees. After the fire, elk, deer and other wildlife species moved into the area to take advantage of the lush growth that resulted from the burn.
Campground full or want to see what’s around? Try one of these campgrounds located nearby
