Haigler Canyon Campground
Payson, Arizona
| Address: | Chamberlain Trail, Payson, AZ 85541, USA |
| GPS: |
34°13'10.1"N 110°57'46.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
Fishing
Camp, Hike, and Swim
This campground was constructed in 2007 and offers 2 day-use sites and 2 campground areas with 14 overnight sites. This campground boasts a diversity of trees. Fishing for rainbow trout is a popular pastime here. The stream is periodically stocked with trout April through late August. The chiseled canyons offer swimming holes. Courtesy of fs.usda.gov
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Payson, Arizona
- Head northeast on AZ-87 N toward E Frontier St (0.7 mi)
- Turn right onto AZ-260 E (24.3 mi)
- Turn right onto E Colcord Rd (4.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Chamberlain Trail/Nf-200 (6.5 mi)
- Continue straight (0.4 mi)
- Slight right onto Chamberlain Trail/Nf-200Destination will be on the left(0.7 mi)
Access #1 (34 miles east of Payson): From Payson, travel east for 24 miles on State Hwy 260. Turn right on Colcord Road 291 and travel 3 miles to FR 200. Turn right on unpaved FR 200. Travel on FR 200 for 6 miles, through Haigler Canyon Recreation Site to FR 202A. Turn right and follow this unpaved road for ½ mile to the site. Courtesy of fs.usda.gov
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