First Water

In Arizona, 4x4 access and camping along a flowing creek is a pretty rare opportunity. This particular camping area has recently opened, allowing users easy access to the Mogollon Rim Country around Payson, Arizona. The nearby First Crossing recreation site is often a starting point for hikers beginning their trek up to the Waterwheel Park, that's found just to the north. With the creek flowing year-round and an abundance of large shade trees, it's a wonderful reprieve from the Arizona heat. Using this area as a base camp allows visitors easy access to all kinds of trails and adventures while still being close enough to all the conveniences of Payson just 7 miles away.