Lower Tonto Creek
Kohls Ranch, Arizona · 5,627 ft · In Tonto National Forest
Photos: Tonto National Forest
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,627 ft (1,715 m)5,627 ft1,715 m
Sites9
Lower Tonto Creek lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 4 staff entries left out.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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Overview
The Lower Tonto Creek Campground is tucked away right next to the main highway just south of where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. Families may enjoy fishing at both Tonto and Horton Creeks or pass time hiking through nearby Horton Creek Trail or Derrick Trail. The Lower Tonto Creek Campground has a large open-space parking lot and paved walkway makes it accessible with only a light hike to the creek.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Lower Tonto Creek: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedPatchy Fog then Sunny, 1% chance of rain62°38°
- ThuSunny63°42°
- FriSunny, 11% chance of rain66°43°
- SatChance Rain Showers, 38% chance of rain61°41°
- SunSunny, 14% chance of rain65°43°
Nearby camping
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Upper Tonto Creek
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Kohls Ranch
Ponderosa Campground
Public Land · 2.5 mi · Tonto Village
Ponderosa (Az)
Public Land · 2.5 mi · Tonto Village
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Kohls Ranch share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
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Alderwood
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Camp site
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Camp site
Washington Park, AZ · On U.S. Forest Service land · Coconino National Forest
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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