Directions for Christopher Creek Lodge

Directions

Christopher Creek Lodge is located approximately 21 miles east of Payson on the new “Christopher Creek Loop” just off State Route 260, the Payson Heber Highway. Please note that the community of Christopher Creek has been bypassed so State Route 260 no longer runs through it. The bypass was created when ADOT completed a new 5.3-mile stretch of highway around Christopher Creek between mileposts 272 and 277. Thus, please be observant for signs before, or after these mileposts for a detour into Christopher Creek called the “Christopher Creek Loop.”

If you are coming from Payson, you will first pass the R-C Scout Ranch and then top out on a hill approaching the Christopher Creek Campground. You will need to get into the left lane of the highway to turn left onto “Christopher Creek Loop” as pictured below. Note: The left turn lane is short and quickly approaches after milepost 272 so you need to be vigilant. If you miss this turn, there is another left turn further down State Route 260. After you make this turnoff into the community of Christopher Creek, you will then proceed through the community of Christopher Creek where you will then cross the bridge over the creek. Right after the bridge, on your right, you will see the entrance to Christopher Creek Lodge.

If you should miss the first turn-off, a second left turn will be down State Route 260 approximately 2 to 3 miles. If you pass the Sharp Creek Campground then you have gone to far and need to turn around.

If you are coming from Heber, you will first pass the Colcord Road turnoff and then approach the Sharp Creek Campground. As you approach the Sharp Creek Campground you should be in the right lane and ready to turn off onto the “Christopher Creek Loop” as pictured below. Note: Should you miss the first exit there is second exit after milepost 273. However, the right turn lane is short and quickly approaches after milepost 273 so you need to be vigilant. If you miss this turn you will need to turn around. After you make this turnoff into the community of Christopher Creek, you will then proceed through the community of Christopher Creek where you will then approach the bridge over the creek. Right before the bridge, on your left, you will see the entrance to Christopher Creek Lodge.

Very precise directions with pictures are available at www.cclodge.com