Rim Country
Outdoor Activities
There
is so much to do outdoors in Rim Country. If you're a hiker, we
have miles and miles of trails to explore. Fisherman can enjoy lake
or stream fishing with the main type of fish being Trout. Since
Payson is surrounded by Tonto National Forest, you will find many
campgrounds to enjoy. By contacting the
Chamber of Commerce or Payson Ranger Station, you can be loaded
up with maps, trails, and directions to any kind of outdoor activity
you may have on your mind.
RANGER DISTRICTS
FOR CAMPGROUND INFORMATION
Apache-Sitgreaves
Forest 928-535-4481 (for Wood's Canyon recreation area)
Happy Jack (Long Valley) 928-527-3640
Heber (Willow Springs Lake) 928-535-4481
Payson Ranger Station 928-474-7900
Pleasant Valley 928-462-3311
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Hiking
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For additional information, swing by the Chamber or Payson Ranger
Station to pick up your maps for trails. |
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Camping
Campgrounds
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Campground
rules are pretty much the same as anywhere. Pick up your trash
and carry it out - Be extremely careful with campfires. We
have 2 or 3 forest fires a year which destroy beautiful forests,
and at times, threatening to homeowners.
Developed
w/Reservations - Always requires a fee
Developed
w/wo Reservations - May require a fee
Undeveloped
- Public Campgrounds - No fee
For Reservations:
National Forest Recreation Reservation System:
1-877-444-6777 or www.reserveusa.com
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Fishing
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Limited
food supplies and boat rentals are available only at Woods
Canyon Lake. Gas and restaurants are available at Christopher
Creek or Heber. Always start your trip with a full tank of
gas and food and water. Other fishing areas include East Verde
River, Flowing Springs (These are both off of North 87), and
Houston Mesa Rd at the Water Wheel
Rim
Lakes
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