Camp in the Beauty of Pleasant Valley

PLEASANT VALLEY DISTRICT - CAMPING

The Pleasant Valley Ranger District is located on all four sides of the town of Young, and it continues north to the Mogollon Rim and east to the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The district consists of approximately 420,000 acres (approximately 170,000 hectares) of Chaparral, Pinyon-Juniper, as well as significant areas of scattered Ponderosa Pine-Juniper types of vegetation. Recreationalist enjoy the hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and horseback riding. Pleasant Valley is popular because of its proximity to Young, and its easy access of a quick summer get away.

Contact Information:

Address: 1009 E. Highway 260, Payson, Arizona 85541
Phone: (928) 474-7900
Fax: (928) 474-7966

CAMPGROUND CAMPING

Airplane Flat

Airplane Flat campground is made of dispersed units and set in an open stand of mature Ponderosa pine.

Colcord Ridge

With ponderosa pine, white and Douglas fir, Colcord Ridge is a great place to go during the hot summer months.

Haigler Creek

2 day-use sites and 2 campground areas with 14 overnight sites. Fishing for rainbow trout is a popular.

Upper Canyon Creek

The campground of dispersed units is set in a mature stand of Ponderosa pine with a mix of white and Douglas fir.

RV CAMPING

None at this time.

GROUP CAMPSITES

Reynold's Creek Campground

The Reynolds Creek Group Campground is a rustic and secluded, creek side camp located on the Pleasant Valley Ranger District.