Sinkhole Campground - Camp, Hike, and Mountain Bike near Payson, Arizona
Sinkhole Campground, AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541, USA,Payson,Arizona
34.305317, -110.8867935
25.6 miles E of Payson, Arizona
Address: Sinkhole Campground, AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541, USA
GPS: 34°18'19.1"N 110°53'12.5"W
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State: Arizona

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Camp, Hike, and Mountain Bike

Sinkhole Campground is a camping area near Willow Springs Lake. There are also hikes, mountain biking trails, and fishing opportunities nearby.

There are 26 campsites in total at this campground, with 13 being first-come first-served, and the other 13 available through reservations. 

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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

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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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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Payson, Arizona

  1. Head northeast on AZ-87 N toward E Frontier St (0.7 mi)
  2. Turn right onto AZ-260 E (29.9 mi)
  3. Turn left (0.4 mi)
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