East Verde Park
Set in the shade of tall pine trees, this area is perfect for any day trip that you have planned. There is great riparian habitat bordering the river to survey for birds with easy access to forests as many side roads branch off from main roads.
Site Information
Region: North Central
County: Gila
Directions: This site is 4 miles north of Payson. Take Hwy 87 for 4 miles north of Payson to the East Verde River. Turn left (west) on East Verde Park Estates Road/Forest Road 622 and drive 1/4 a mile to the picnic site.
Latitude: 34.300762
Longitude: -111.35831
Operational Hours: Open all year, dawn til dusk
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Spring through Fall
Habitats: Pinyon-juniper Forest, Pine-oak Forest, Pine forest
Know Before You Go
Day use only
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Bridled Titmouse, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Canyon Wren, Hepatic Tanager, Lucy’s Warbler
Charismatic: Black-chinned Hummingbird, Brown-crested Flycatcher, Phainopepla, Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Contact Information
Payson District Office
Tonto National Forest
1009 E. Highway 260
Payson, AZ 85541
Phone: 928-474-7900
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35579
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2975122
