Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

WiFi

Cable TV

Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

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 <span class="text-medium">COOL NIGHTS &amp; SKY BLUE DAYS!</span>
 <br>Enjoy and relax in the cool, refreshing, mountain air with some of the most beautiful ponderosa pine trees - a mountain camping resort at its best...in the heart of Payson, Arizona.
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Payson Campground and RV Resort is located in the heart of Arizona's Rim Country, just a short drive from the Mogollon Rim. This family-friendly campground offers a variety of amenities, including full hook-up sites, a heated pool, a playground, a game room, a camp store, and a laundry facility. The resort also offers a variety of activities, such as fishing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The resort is surrounded by the Tonto National Forest, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor exploration. Payson Campground and RV Resort is the perfect destination for a family getaway or a weekend of relaxation.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Located in the heart of the Mogollon Rim, Payson Campground and RV Resort offers a cool mountain environment just 90 minutes north of the Phoenix valley. At an elevation of 5,000 feet, this park provides a functional and scenic basecamp under a canopy of <strong>majestic ponderosa pines</strong>. The atmosphere is peaceful and community-oriented, making it a reliable choice for those looking to experience the rugged beauty of Northern Arizona while maintaining access to modern conveniences.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>The resort is positioned directly off Highway 260, providing straightforward access to the various services in the town of Payson. Despite its convenient highway access, the park is bordered by the <strong>Tonto National Forest</strong>, giving guests immediate proximity to vast public lands. Travelers will enjoy the <strong>cooler alpine climate</strong>, which offers a stark contrast to the high temperatures found in southern desert regions. The surrounding landscape is defined by rocky ridges, dense forests, and clear mountain air.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>Payson Campground and RV Resort is designed to accommodate various rig sizes, offering <strong>full hookup sites</strong> with both 30 and 50-amp electrical service. The facility provides several key features to enhance the camping experience:</p><ul><li>Seasonal <strong>outdoor swimming pool</strong></li><li>Clubhouse for social gatherings and events</li><li>On-site laundry facilities and clean restrooms</li></ul><p>For recreation, guests can utilize the playground and basketball court. The park offers a mix of shaded back-in and pull-through sites, ensuring options for both short-term travelers and those planning a longer stay in the mountains.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>Outdoor adventure is easily accessible from the resort. A short drive leads to <strong>Tonto Natural Bridge State Park</strong>, which features one of the largest natural travertine bridges in the world. Anglers and boaters often visit the <strong>Rim Country Lakes</strong>, such as Woods Canyon Lake, which is known for its trout fishing and hiking trails. For local entertainment, the Mazatzal Casino and the historical sites within Payson provide dining and shopping opportunities just minutes from the campground gates.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This resort is particularly well-suited for <strong>summer heat escapees</strong> looking for a temperate local basecamp to explore the high country. It is an excellent choice for <strong>active retirees and families</strong> who value a social environment and proximity to outdoor recreation like hiking and birdwatching. Because of its central location in town and robust amenities, it serves as a practical jumping-off point for anyone exploring the Mogollon Rim or seeking a quiet spot among the trees.</p>

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Payson Campground and RV Resort

Stay at Payson Campground and RV Resort in Payson, AZ. Enjoy full hookups and a seasonal pool nestled in the cool pines of Tonto National Forest. Plan now!

Payson Campground and RV Resort in Payson, AZ

The campground is kept up so well. It looks like it could be iffy when you see it from the street but as soon as you drive up to check in you’ll change your mind. The greeting area is really nice and modern. There was a really kind man who took me to my site while I followed him. He helped me back into my site. I chose a backin spot but there’s tons of pull through options too. I’ll only be staying here while in Payson.

Absolutely not big-rig friendly — do not attempt. From the moment we pulled in off the highway and had to climb a steep incline, we had a feeling this park wasn’t designed for larger RVs.

The entire RV park feels more like an unmaintained dirt boondocking lot: extremely uneven, unlevel sites, rigs parked at all angles, and large dirt mounds you have to drive over. With our fifth wheel, the clearance between our bed and the truck was the closest it has ever been to making contact.

Our “pull-through” site wasn’t even possible to pull through when leaving because a curved tree had branches scraping the full side of our RV. We had to back out down the dirt mound we originally drove up to get into the site.

The final exit was the worst part — the incline is so steep that we bottomed out, and the back of the RV scraped the pavement.

Sharing this as a genuine warning for other big rigs considering this park. It may be fine for smaller RVs, but for big fifth wheels or motorhomes, it’s a hard pass.

We have a 42’ Grand Design Solitude for reference.

Great family-friendly campground.  We stayed here for a fall family camping weekend with another family.  The host called us after our booking and suggested two other sites that would work better for us, which we appreciated.  We all appreciated the clean full bathrooms with warm showers, and the well maintained-sites.  There is an office and store on-site that sells firewood.  Very close to stores, restaurants, etc.  We made a great choice!

This campground has large private RV spaces. The showers are large and the water pressure is very good. however there was no bench or chair to set my stuff on.
We travel with dogs and the dog park was really just a dog space. It was a little more than a dog run. Maybe 3 to 4 feet wide and 18 feet long.
The staff was very friendly and the spaces were very clean.
That site is close to town however getting in and out is off of the busy street and you can only see the campground sign if you’re coming from the west.
The online automated telephone system is horrible! It forces you listen to the entire message before it’ll give you an option for a clerk at the front desk.

RV Park is very clean and well kept. Large laundry room and bathroom. Staff very friendly and helpful. Close to town and shops as well as Pine and Strawberry Arizona.

We stayed one night and it was great. The facilities are clean and employees very nice.
I would recommend paper towels in the bathrooms. We like to be able to clean up after ourselves and that’s hard to do without them.
The WiFi worked seamlessly once I added our extender.

Staff are very nice. Over priced for what it is. Not a resort. But a nice campground gravel sites and gravel roads some tighter turns watch for trees getting to your site. Our site was close to level. Pool is nice. I would stay here again if I needed a place to stay.

I made my reservation based on their site description. I have a 32’ class C with a slide out on each side, their description said that site 11 was acceptable for slide outs, it wasn’t! The site was so cramped, they couldn’t even provide a picnic table, however there were other sites that were much roomier and did have tables. I did ask if I could change sites but they said they were full. My main complaint is that they should better describe their sites! Other than this issue, it does seem to be a decent campground.

Wonderful place to stay. Great location! The rooms were expensive, but nice!
Motel rooms became very expensive spring 2025 across most of the state!
Had problems reserving a campsite for some reason. No problem when I arrived.
It does count as a stay at a state or federal  campground campsite!
What a mess!!!
The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful!
It is important to have a very friendly relationship with camp hosts.... They are the law enforcement, the judge and jury!!! And most are great story tellers!

Great place to get out of the Phoenix heat! Nestled right in the middle of Payson, close to restaurants and shopping. RV spots were small but we found them to be adequate. The grounds are kept very clean and the atmosphere was quiet considering the proximity to the road. We loved our stay and can't wait to go back.

A very nice place with a central location in Payson. The pitches are flat and very well maintained. Nice and helpful staff, clean toilets, well maintained pool. We would come back!

This is an awesome little RV park. Lovely and quiet with space and nature all around. Didn’t feel like a parking lot which some RV parks can and the staff were lovely, communicative and very helpful. We enjoyed our stay here very much and caught an amazing sunset!

Went to one of the tent sites here last weekend and had a blast. It was camping but better and with WiFi. They also had some of the cleanest bathrooms and showers I've ever seen. 10/10 would definitely recommend and come here again!

Beautiful setting for a campground. Roads are hilly and gravel but pose no problems.  Sites were level, no issues with power, water or sewer. Well maintained, washrooms although we did not use our very clean.  Staff is friendly. Pool was closed for the season.  Campground is a good base camp to see all that is in the area. We camped here with a 30’ motorhome with toad in March 2022. Will come back.

Well groomed campsites, on terraces, with lots of shrubs/trees... you would have no idea it was located in town.
Easy walking distances to several eating establishments & shopping.
( No need to unhook from camper!)
Friendly staff! Escorted to campsite!
Showers & bathroom facilities immaculate & functioning!
We would definitely return!

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