At Houston Mesa Campground, you are close to both downtown Payson and the Boulder Mountain Trail. The campsite has many flat, sandy pitches in a pine forest.
This well-maintained dirt trail loops around Monument Peak, offering stunning views of the peak throughout the hike. As you go, you'll also enjoy the forested area with chances of spotting wildlife such as squirrels, deer, lizards, and birds.
Green Valley Park is considered the “Jewel of Payson” and is located at the end of Main Street. There is a main lake with a couple smaller ponds on the …
As the trail follows the East Verde River, you can see some beautiful gorges and cascades. The trail gets less defined at this point, but if you want to continue, …
Boulders Trail is a popular trail in the Tonto National Forest, and one of the most accessible from Payson. There is a North Trail and a South Trail that intersect, …