Payson, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

16,494 Population 852/sq mi density

$65,175 Median Income $39,610 per capita

$343,200 Home Value $440,162 Zillow

$1,355 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

374 Violent Crime/100K 1,827 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$65,175 median income, 3.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$343,200 home value, $1,355/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

374 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Payson (26)

CROOK CAMPGROUND

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2 sites 5.0/5 (5 reviews) $330/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

WILDLIFE VIEWING, PICNICKING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

This group campground is situated in a tall ponderosa pine forest, just down the road from the popular Woods Canyon Lake in north central Arizona. The...

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Moqui Group Campground

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3 sites 4.9/5 (17 reviews) $85/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Canoeing, Amphitheater, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Photography, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing, Backpacking, Birding

The Moqui Group Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa, oak, and aspen at an elevation of 6,915'. The campground consist...

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Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)

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35 sites 4.9/5 (98 reviews) $20–$40/night Reservable

Birding, Camping, Canoeing, Auto Touring, Backpacking, Hiking, Kayaking, Photography, Star Gazing

The Rock Crossing Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa pine and oak at an elevation of 7,316'. The cool summer climate ...

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Elks Group Campground

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1 sites 4.8/5 (4 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Canoeing, Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Photography, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing

The Elks Group Campground sits among a mix of ponderosa pines and juniper at an elevation of 6,500 feet offering a cool respite from the summer heat o...

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Long Valley Group Campground

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1 sites 4.8/5 (4 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Camping, Photography, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing, Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Hiking, Fishing, Canoeing

The Long Valley Work Center Group Campground sits among stately ponderosa pines at an elevation of 6,950 feet offering a cool respite from the summer ...

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REYNOLDS CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND

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1 sites 4.8/5 (8 reviews) $75/night Reservable

CAMPING

The Reynolds Creek Group Campground is a rustic and secluded, creek side camp located on the Pleasant Valley Ranger District in the Tonto National For...

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APACHE MAID CABIN

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1 sites 4.6/5 (24 reviews) $75/night Reservable

FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING

This rustic forest cabin is located at the eastern base of Apache Maid Mountain, just two hours north of Phoenix and near the popular red rock canyons...

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CANYON POINT

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102 sites 4.6/5 (582 reviews) $38–$260/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

DAY USE AREA, PICNICKING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Located in the scenic Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in north central Arizona near the town of Heber, Canyon Point has a range of individual and gr...

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SHARP CREEK

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20 sites 4.6/5 (170 reviews) $29–$150/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING

Sharp Creek is a small campground located in an area of central Arizona known for its pleasant temperatures, spectacular scenery and outdoor recreatio...

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SPILLWAY (AZ)

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24 sites 4.6/5 (260 reviews) $36–$190/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

DAY USE AREA, PICNICKING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Spillway Campground is on the shores of popular Woods Canyon Lake near the town of Heber in north central Arizona. Situated in a pine forest with plen...

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Upper Tonto Creek

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6 sites 4.6/5 (14 reviews) $20/night Reservable

The Upper Tonto Creek is a small campground tucked away from the main highway where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. 6 Campsites are available for r...

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ASPEN (AZ)

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132 sites 4.5/5 (450 reviews) $35/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Picnicking, Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Amphitheater, Evening Programs, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Paddling

Aspen Campground is a scenic hideaway for anglers, boaters, families and photographers, located in north central Arizona near Heber and Payson. It sit...

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CHRISTOPHER CREEK

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44 sites 4.5/5 (373 reviews) $24–$80/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING

With an elevation over a mile-high (5640 ft), Christopher Creek Campground's crisp, fresh air and vibrant views are a joy to behold. The facility...

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SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND

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13 sites 4.5/5 (147 reviews) $25/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING

Located in the ponderosa pine forest, this campground is within walking distance of Willow Springs Lake which provides boating and fishing opportuniti...

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Clear Creek Campground (AZ)

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19 sites 4.4/5 (51 reviews) $27/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Camping, Birding

This cozy group campground is tucked in the Lower Sonoran Desert along the banks of the fresh, chilly Clear Creek. Campers can wade in the creek, fish...

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PONDEROSA (AZ)

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51 sites 4.4/5 (231 reviews) $22–$100/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

FISH HATCHERY, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING

Named for the towering pines under which it sits, Ponderosa Campground is tucked in the rolling forests of northern Arizona. As the fifth-largest f...

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HOUSTON MESA

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86 sites 4.3/5 (374 reviews) $22–$170/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Horse

PICNICKING, HIKING, CAMPING

Houston Mesa Campground is located in the forested northern section of Tonto National Forest, just one mile north of Payson, Arizona and less than two...

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MOGOLLON CAMPGROUND

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26 sites 4.2/5 (58 reviews) $18/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING

Mogollon Campground, although not directly in the Woods Canyon Recreation area, sits just outside and is only two miles from the lake. For those who l...

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Woods Canyon Lake Group

STANDARD

1 sites 4.2/5 (9 reviews) $275/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up

FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Woods Canyon Lake Group Area is located in north central Arizona near the community of Forest Lakes. The camp is adjacent to popular Woods Canyon Lake...

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Lower Tonto Creek

STANDARD

9 sites 3.9/5 (14 reviews) $20/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking

The Lower Tonto Creek Campground is tucked away right next to the main highway just south of where the Tonto and Horton Creeks merge. Families may enj...

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Rim Campground

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26 sites 3.9/5 (64 reviews) $18/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

CAMPING, BOATING

Rim Campground is situated close to the edge of the Mogollon Rim. Spectacular 100-mile views are seen from many vantage points along the rim.For facil...

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Horseshoe (AZ)

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1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable

Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Paddling, Water Access, Camping, Birding, Non-Motorized Boating

Horseshoe Campground is farther up the road from Mesquite Campground. Offering more developed campground sites with picnic tables, fire pits and acces...

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Knoll Lake Campground

Campground

0.0/5 $0/night

This secluded forest camp offers easy access to two features of high visitor interest. The first is Knoll Lake , a medium-sized body of water tuck...

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Mesquite (AZ)

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1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable

Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Water Access, Paddling, Hiking, Photography

Mesquite Campground provides privacy and shade. Here you can relax under the shaded canopies of mesquite trees while listening to the sounds of water ...

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Reynolds Creek Group Camp (ID)

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1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Located near Priest Lake, this group site has a large covered gazeebo, three restroom facilities, fire rings, bear-resistant storage boxes. Reynolds C...

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Riverside Campground (AZ)

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1 sites 0.0/5 $0/night Reservable

Camping, Birding, Non-Motorized Boating, Canoeing, Photography, Wildlife Viewing

Riverside Campground offers more peace and tranquility than the busier recreation sites at Bartlett Lake. With the campground’s proximity to water, fi...

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