Cheap Things To Do in Payson, Arizona

Believed to be the largest bridge of its type in the world, Tonto Natural Bridge is 180 feet high and crosses a 400-foot tunnel. It was discovered more than a century ago by a prospector who was fl... More on LLBean.com

Separate play space for 2-5 year olds (tot lot). Park FacilitiesWalking trails and viewpoints Picnic tables and gift shop Portable ... More on KaBoom.org

9 sites on 14 acres at 5,600' elevation. Bath: vaulted toilets, no showers. More on AAA.com

On any of the various trails in the Tonto National Forest you're bound to spot Ponderosa pines and a variety of plant life, like cacti, ... More on igougo

Christopher Creek; nestled under the Mogollon Rim in North Central, Arizona with a horizon that scans mountains and meadows; a place to remember what it's like to be civilized in the wilderness. An opportunity to explore a simpler, ... More on AnglerWeb.com

A long, scenic trail near the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. Allow at least five days for traversing the entire route one-way. (Or sign up for the annual Zane Grey Ultramarathon and run, walk, or crawl the entire trail in ... More on Trails

Barnhardt Trail takes you on a scenic tour into the heart of Mazatzal Wilderness, offering thrilling views into deep gorges, up rugged mountains, and across picturesque hills. Rocky cliffs and spectacular waterfalls accentuate an ... More on Trails

Chevelon Canyon Lake is one of the finest Brown trout fisheries in the state of Arizona. The lake is located approximately 60 miles from Payson in the apache Sitgreaves National Forest at an elevat... More on AnglerWeb.com

Many consider Chevelon Canyon Lake to be the best place in the state to fly fish for big browns. Its remote setting, at 6,400' in the Sitgreaves National Forest, combined with the steep hike down t... More on Trails

Given how close Mazatzal is to Mesa, a major population center, this is a remarkably remote and beautiful a... More on Epinions.com

To get to the trailhead, drive up Highway #187 (the Beeline) to the junction with Highway 188. More on Epinions.com

This lake is the closest to State Route 260 of any lake on the Rim making it the most accessible. The road is paved to this lake. There is no marina or camping here, but there are restrooms and a boat launch for boats with small motors. ... More on AnglerWeb.com

This hike takes you to the confluence of Tonto and Haigler Creeks in the Hellsgate Wilderness, a spot noted for its spectacular canyon narrows. The Hells Gate Trail wanders south over a low pass, t... More on Trails

The trail head has camping near the parking lot for those interested in get More on Trails

Knoll Lake is part of the Blue Ridge Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest.This secluded forest lake attracts visitors for a number of reasons. Surrounded by ponderosa pines, with a picturesque island in its middle, Knoll ... More on AnglerWeb.com