Lower Tonto Creek Campground
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🏞️ Attractions

Horton Creek is located in the Mogollon Rim area of the state of Arizona, United States. The closest town Payson is 20 miles (32 km) away. The facilities are maintained by Tonto National Forest division of the USDA Forest Service.
Bear Canyon Lake is a lake built by Arizona Game and Fish Department for angler recreation. The facilities are maintained by Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest division of the USDA Forest Service.
The Hellsgate Wilderness is a 37,440-acre (151.5 km2) protected wilderness within the Tonto National Forest in Gila County, Arizona, at the base of the Mogollon Rim. It was created by the U.S. Congress in 1984 and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
🛒 Amenities & services
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bbq
- Double D Bar & Grill
- Landmark at the Creek
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Basketball
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