Christopher Creek
Tucked along the banks of the spring-fed Christopher Creek, which passes just below the Mogollon Rim, this mile high location has stunning views.
Gila County
Christopher Creek
Tucked along the banks of the spring-fed Christopher Creek, which passes just below the Mogollon Rim, this mile high location has stunning views.
East Verde Park
Set in the shade of tall pine trees, this area is perfect for any day trip and has a great riparian habitat bordering the river to survey for birds.
Flowing Springs Campground
Easy access to the East Verde River for birding, fishing, water play, and picnicking. The nearby landscape offers many pastoral scenes and interesting rock formations.
Fossil Springs Winderness
This 11,550-acre wilderness boasts what has been described as the most diverse riparian area in Arizona with over thirty species of trees and shrubs and over a hundred species of birds that have been observed.
Green Valley Park
A quiet and spacious city park in the heart of Payson offering with a lake that is stocked. Bald eagles and osprey regularly fish at this lake.
Pine Canyon Trail
This trail, part of the Arizona Trail, travels through one of the most peaceful and verdant canyons below the Mogollon Rim. Rocky Mountain maples, alders and oaks abound near the creek. Mixed conifers spread out on the canyon walls.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Standing 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point, it is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The park provides habitat for animals, insects, and birds.
Woods Canyon Lake and Woods Canyon Creek Spillway
Scenic rim country lake with excellent birding, water play, hiking and camping. Osprey and bald eagles are frequent summer residents.
List of Sites
East Verde Park
Set in the shade of tall pine trees, this area is perfect for any day trip and has a great riparian habitat bordering the river to survey for birds.
Flowing Springs Campground
Easy access to the East Verde River for birding, fishing, water play, and picnicking. The nearby landscape offers many pastoral scenes and interesting rock formations.
Fossil Springs Winderness
This 11,550-acre wilderness boasts what has been described as the most diverse riparian area in Arizona with over thirty species of trees and shrubs and over a hundred species of birds that have been observed.
Green Valley Park
A quiet and spacious city park in the heart of Payson offering with a lake that is stocked. Bald eagles and osprey regularly fish at this lake.
Pine Canyon Trail
This trail, part of the Arizona Trail, travels through one of the most peaceful and verdant canyons below the Mogollon Rim. Rocky Mountain maples, alders and oaks abound near the creek. Mixed conifers spread out on the canyon walls.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Standing 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point, it is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The park provides habitat for animals, insects, and birds.
Woods Canyon Lake and Woods Canyon Creek Spillway
Scenic rim country lake with excellent birding, water play, hiking and camping. Osprey and bald eagles are frequent summer residents.