Group Developed: Provides water, parking, and toilet facilities. Most require reservations.

Christopher Creek- Developed/ Group 877-444-6777 21 miles East of Payson on Hwy 260. 43 campsites with tables, fire-pits, grills, handicapped access toilet & other vault toilets; drinking water and trash collection. Roads and spurs are paved. Creek runs through the campground with cool spots for wading and fishing. Open mid-May through mid-October.

Houston Mesa- Developed/ Group 468-7135 Hwy 87, two miles North of Payson. Turn Right on Houston Mesa Rd. Within the next 13 miles are several campgrounds: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Crossings, Water Wheel & Verde Glen (all are Public Campgrounds)

Woods Canyon Lake- Developed/ Group 877-444-6777 Woods Canyon Lake, Northeast of Payson on Hwy. 260 & Forest Service Rd. 300

OX Bow Estates- Developed 474-2042 3 miles south of Payson on Hwy 87. Turn West at sign

Payson Campground - Developed 472-2267 808 E. Hwy 260, Payson AZ 85541