Top Campgrounds near Payson
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Houston Mesa
Houston Mesa Campground is situated in Tonto National Forest, just north of Payson, Arizona, and offers family, equestrian, and tent-only campsites. Visitors can enjoy various outdoor activities, including hiking and horseback riding on nearby tra...
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Ponderosa Campground
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Ponderosa (AZ)
Ponderosa Campground is located within the expansive Tonto National Forest, known for its towering pines and rolling forests in northern Arizona. As the fifth-largest forest in the U.S., Tonto attracts around 5.8 million visitors each year. Its bo...
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Christopher Creek Campground
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Sharp Creek
Sharp Creek is a small campground in central Arizona, celebrated for its pleasant temperatures and beautiful scenery. It offers tent-only, family, and group sites to cater to diverse visitors. The area is ideal for outdoor recreation.
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Long Valley Group Campground
The Long Valley Work Center Group Campground, located at 7 ft among ponderosa pines, accommodates up to 300 people and features picnic tables, grills, and a large fire pit. It includes vault toilets, with additional port-a-pots required for groups...
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Mogollon Campground
Mogollon Campground is located just outside the Woods Canyon Recreation area, only two miles from the lake. It offers stunning views and is among the closest campgrounds to the Mogollon Rim.
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Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)
Rock Crossing Campground is located at an elevation of 7,316' amid ponderosa pine and oak, offering a cool summer climate. It's a popular spot for various recreational activities and abundant wildlife, including elk, mule deer, black bear, and bal...
From $20/night
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Rim Campground
Rim Campground is located near the Mogollon Rim, offering stunning 100-mile views from various points along the edge. It provides a scenic setting for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
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Blue Ridge Campground
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Sinkhole Campground
Sinkhole Campground is set in a ponderosa pine forest near Willow Springs Lake, offering boating and fishing. Nearby, there are hiking and mountain biking trails in the Wildlife Area, as well as access to the General Crook National Recreation Trai...
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Moqui Group Campground
Moqui Group Campground is located at 6,915' elevation, surrounded by trees, and features three group sites: Simmons, Spooner, and Ernst, each accommodating up to 50 people. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, grills, vault toilets, trash ...
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Roosevelt Lake Cottages RV Park
From $68/night
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Tonto Creek RV & MHC
Tonto Creek RV & MHC is a welcoming community located near Roosevelt Lake, offering a blend of comfort and adventure for both short visits and long-term stays. The well-maintained facilities include a clubhouse, library, and recreational areas...
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Canyon Point Campground
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Horseshoe (AZ)
Horseshoe Campground features developed sites with picnic tables and fire pits, and offers access to the Verde River at select campsites. Visitors can enjoy stunning mountain vistas, although most sites have less shade, so bringing canopies is rec...
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Mesquite (AZ)
Mesquite Campground offers shaded sites under mesquite trees near the Verde River, providing a relaxing environment for families with amenities like fire rings, grills, and picnic tables. Activities include hiking, fishing, and swimming, with site...
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Clear Creek Campground
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Zane Grey RV Village
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Reynolds Creek Group Campground
Reynolds Creek Group Campground is a rustic, secluded campsite situated along a creek in the Tonto National Forest at 5.3 ft elevation. Surrounded by towering ponderosa pines, it serves as an ideal base for various recreational activities such as ...
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Houston Mesa
Houston Mesa Campground is situated in Tonto National Forest, just north of Payson, Arizona, and offers family, equestrian, and tent-only campsites. Visitors can enjoy various outdoor activities, including hiking and horseback riding on nearby tra...
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Ponderosa Campground
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Ponderosa (AZ)
Ponderosa Campground is located within the expansive Tonto National Forest, known for its towering pines and rolling forests in northern Arizona. As the fifth-largest forest in the U.S., Tonto attracts around 5.8 million visitors each year. Its bo...
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Christopher Creek Campground
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Sharp Creek
Sharp Creek is a small campground in central Arizona, celebrated for its pleasant temperatures and beautiful scenery. It offers tent-only, family, and group sites to cater to diverse visitors. The area is ideal for outdoor recreation.
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Long Valley Group Campground
The Long Valley Work Center Group Campground, located at 7 ft among ponderosa pines, accommodates up to 300 people and features picnic tables, grills, and a large fire pit. It includes vault toilets, with additional port-a-pots required for groups...
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Mogollon Campground
Mogollon Campground is located just outside the Woods Canyon Recreation area, only two miles from the lake. It offers stunning views and is among the closest campgrounds to the Mogollon Rim.
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Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)
Rock Crossing Campground is located at an elevation of 7,316' amid ponderosa pine and oak, offering a cool summer climate. It's a popular spot for various recreational activities and abundant wildlife, including elk, mule deer, black bear, and bal...
From $20/night
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Rim Campground
Rim Campground is located near the Mogollon Rim, offering stunning 100-mile views from various points along the edge. It provides a scenic setting for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
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Blue Ridge Campground
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Sinkhole Campground
Sinkhole Campground is set in a ponderosa pine forest near Willow Springs Lake, offering boating and fishing. Nearby, there are hiking and mountain biking trails in the Wildlife Area, as well as access to the General Crook National Recreation Trai...
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Moqui Group Campground
Moqui Group Campground is located at 6,915' elevation, surrounded by trees, and features three group sites: Simmons, Spooner, and Ernst, each accommodating up to 50 people. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, grills, vault toilets, trash ...
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Roosevelt Lake Cottages RV Park
From $68/night
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Tonto Creek RV & MHC
Tonto Creek RV & MHC is a welcoming community located near Roosevelt Lake, offering a blend of comfort and adventure for both short visits and long-term stays. The well-maintained facilities include a clubhouse, library, and recreational areas...
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Canyon Point Campground
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Horseshoe (AZ)
Horseshoe Campground features developed sites with picnic tables and fire pits, and offers access to the Verde River at select campsites. Visitors can enjoy stunning mountain vistas, although most sites have less shade, so bringing canopies is rec...
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Mesquite (AZ)
Mesquite Campground offers shaded sites under mesquite trees near the Verde River, providing a relaxing environment for families with amenities like fire rings, grills, and picnic tables. Activities include hiking, fishing, and swimming, with site...
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Clear Creek Campground
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Zane Grey RV Village
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Reynolds Creek Group Campground
Reynolds Creek Group Campground is a rustic, secluded campsite situated along a creek in the Tonto National Forest at 5.3 ft elevation. Surrounded by towering ponderosa pines, it serves as an ideal base for various recreational activities such as ...
Payson, Arizona
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About Payson, Arizona
Payson, Arizona sits at the gateway to the Mogollon Rim and Tonto National Forest, making it a favorite base for campgrounds, RV parks, and cabin stays in tall ponderosa pines. Outdoor stays near Payson put you within reach of cool forest trails, creekside picnics, and popular Rim lakes like Woods Canyon and Willow Springs, plus the dramatic Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. It’s a strong pick for travelers searching for camping near Payson AZ with scenery and easy trail access.
You’ll find 130 options for outdoor stays near town, from tent-friendly sites and full-hookup RV parks to cozy cabin rentals. Rates often span from $20 to $279, with an average around $54. Spring through fall typically offer the widest selection, while winter brings fewer openings. Plan ahead for peak weekends, and check forest conditions, fire restrictions, and seasonal closures before you go.
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Payson has 145 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Christopher Creek Campground is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Payson vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Payson welcome pets. Roosevelt Lake Cottages RV Park is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.