Wildlife Viewing in Payson, Arizona
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Payson, Arizona
Includes Strawberry, Pine, and Star Valley
Wildlife Viewing
Bird WatchingMammalsWildlife Viewing In National Forests
Bird Watching

Airplane Flat Campground
This campground rests in an open stand of ponderosa pine with forest and meadow views. Fishing for trout in the nearby Canyon Creek is a popular activity here.
BirdwatchingTent campingWildlife viewingFishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedHandicapped AccessToilets

Upper Canyon Creek Campground
This campground rests in ponderosa pine and has dispersed campsites. This campground is for the primitive camper.
BirdwatchingTent campingWildlife viewingFishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedPotable drinking water

Valentine Ridge Campground
This campground rests in an open stand of ponderosa pine and has 9 single sites. This campground is for the primitive camper.
BirdwatchingTent campingWildlife viewingFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedPicnic tableHorses are allowed

Verde River
This river is one of Arizona's major perennial rivers and a treasured resource in the central part of the state. Free flowing for most of its length, it provides lush riparian habitat, abundant wildlife, diverse recreational opportunities, and spectacular scenery. The majority of the upper and lower Verde River passes through National Forestlands that is open to public recreation of all kinds. Fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking, camping, bird watching, and sightseeing are all popular activities. The lower river is designated a Wild and Scenic River and offers the opportunity to fish by boat from Beasley Flats to Childs.
BirdwatchingFishingRV campingTent campingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedWildlife viewingPicnic table
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Mammals

Airplane Flat Campground
This campground rests in an open stand of ponderosa pine with forest and meadow views. Fishing for trout in the nearby Canyon Creek is a popular activity here.
Wildlife viewingBirdwatchingTent campingFishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedHandicapped AccessToilets

Alderwood Campground
This campground is located on Haigler Creek in a beautiful water-chiseled canyon. It rests in a well shaded canyon and receives only light use. This campground is for the primitive camper.
Wildlife viewingTent campingFishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedPets must be kept on leashToilets

Bermuda Flat Campground
This campground is in an open grassy expanse on Roosevelt Lake. The campground's sites vary depending on water level, with no spaces in high water times.
Wildlife viewingTent campingFishingBoat launchFees are charged

Cholla Bay Campground
This campground is on the shore of Roosevelt Lake, and it has dispersed campsites that change with water level. Cholla Bay is for the primitive camper.
Wildlife viewingTent campingFishingAmphitheater

Colcord Ridge Campground
This campground has dispersed campsites resting in ponderosa pine and fir. This campground is for those who enjoy camping in primitive areas.
Wildlife viewingTent campingFishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedToiletsHandicapped Access

Haigler Canyon Campground
The campground rest in a well shaded, water-chiseled canyon and has dispersed campsites. This campground is for primitive campers.
Wildlife viewingTent campingFishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedHandicapped AccessToilets

Lower Tonto Creek Campground
This campground has 17 single sites on the East Verde River, set in ponderosa pine, aspen and pinions. This campground is for the primitive camper.
Wildlife viewingTent campingFishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowed

Parker Canyon Lake
This medium sized lake is located in rolling hill country surrounded by distant mountains. It offers a number of recreational possibilities for those willing to drive the long but maintained dirt roads that lead to it.
Wildlife viewingBirdwatchingFishingHandicapped AccessBoat launchFees are chargedInterpretive signsStoreToilets

Reynolds Creek Group Campground
This campground is surrounded by ponderosa pine and sycamore. This campground is for those who enjoy camping in a semi-developed area.
Wildlife viewingTent campingPicnic tableHorses are allowedFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedHandicapped AccessToiletsFees are charged

Rose Creek Campground
This campground has five single sites. This campground is for the primitive camper.
Wildlife viewingTent campingPicnic tableHorses are allowedFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedToilets

Third Crossing Campground
This campground is surrounded by pine trees. This campground is for those who enjoy camping in a semi-developed area.
Wildlife viewingTent campingFishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowed

Timber Camp Campground
This campground is set in an open area of scrub oak and pinon trees. It has 2 single sites and is great for groups. This campground is for those who like to camp in a semi-developed area.
Wildlife viewingTent campingPicnic tableHorses are allowedFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedFees are charged

Upper Canyon Creek Campground
This campground rests in ponderosa pine and has dispersed campsites. This campground is for the primitive camper.
Wildlife viewingBirdwatchingTent campingFishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedPotable drinking water

Valentine Ridge Campground
This campground rests in an open stand of ponderosa pine and has 9 single sites. This campground is for the primitive camper.
Wildlife viewingBirdwatchingTent campingFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedPicnic tableHorses are allowed

Waterwheel Campground
This campground has dispersed sites on the East Verde River, set in pine, aspen, pinyon, and hardwoods. This campground is for the primitive camper.
Wildlife viewingTent campingFishingPicnic tableHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowed
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Wildlife Viewing In National Forests

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
Some of the most spectacular scenery in the Southwest awaits the forest visitor on the two million acres of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Elevations range from 3,500 feet in the Upper Sonoran desert life zone covered by prickly pear and yucca to nearly 11,500 feet in the Alpine life zone where you can see beautiful stands of fir and spruce interwoven with lush green meadows.
Wildlife viewingHorses are allowedFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedCross country skiers are allowedRV campingTent campingHandicapped AccessToiletsViewpoint
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