Christopher Creek
Hunter Creek, Arizona · 5,682 ft · In Tonto National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,682 ft (1,732 m)5,682 ft1,732 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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Overview
With an elevation of 5640 ft, Christopher Creek Campground's crisp, fresh air and vibrant views are a joy to behold. The campground is tucked along the banks of the spring-fed Christopher Creek, which passes just below the Mogollon Rim. This campground is typically open April-November. The Mogollon Rim, pronounced by locals as "muggy-own," is a 200-mile long cliff in northern Arizona that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 ft in elevation. The unique landscape was created by extreme erosion and faulting that has sculpted spectacular canyons and buttes. The rim serves as the geographical dividing line between the cool high country above and the hot, dry desert below. Christopher Creek is located in the desert portion, but is balanced by the cool waters of the creek and forested surroundings.
Recreation
After a day of exploring the natural beauty of Rim Country, sit back and relax in the shaded Ponderosa Pine Forest. Each spring, the creek is stocked with rainbow trout, allowing anglers the opportunity to cast their hearts out for rainbows as well as brook and brown trout.
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Cell service at Christopher Creek: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueShowers And Thunderstorms, 78% chance of rain58°38°
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain61°37°
- ThuSunny62°42°
- FriSunny, 11% chance of rain66°42°
- SatChance Rain Showers, 38% chance of rain60°41°
Nearby camping
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Christopher Creek Campground and Group Site
Public Land · 0.1 mi · Hunter Creek
Sharp Creek Campground and Group Sites
Campground · 2.2 mi · Hunter Creek
Sharp Creek
Public Land · 2.2 mi · Hunter Creek
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Hunter Creek share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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