Primitive camping is allowed. There are more of these smaller creeks in the vicinity of Hannagan Meadow, but fish of any size are doubtful. These streams are nice picnic areas or photo subjects, though. One approach to Canyon Creek is through the White Mountain Apache reservation to Cibecue, then take Route 021 past Grasshopper. Flowing from the top of the Rim, Canyon Creek finally deposits its runoff into the Salt River, west of Salt River Canyon.
Canyon Creek is undoubtedly one of the best trout fishing streams in the state.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department stocks fish in Canyon Creek where it runs through the National Forest. In these upper reaches of the creek, anglers must fish with artificial lures only. North of Grasshopper, named for an Apache scout, is Chediski Lookout and Mountain, which climbs to 7,500 feet. Permits are required for fishing and can be obtained at the Salt River Store or Tempe Marine. Entirely on the reservation, Cibecue Creek is stocked with Apache trout north of the town toward the Rim.