Payson Ranger District (Tonto)

The Payson Ranger District consists of 450,000 acres of national forest land surrounding the town of Payson and extending north to the Mogollon Rim.  Landscapes in the district include chaparral, pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine.  The district contains many miles of hiking trails, including the Highline National Recreation Trail, and several campgrounds.  Use caution with fires and comply with all regulations as this area is prone to wildfires.

Contact Information:

1009 E. Highway 260
Payson, Arizona 85541

Phone: (928) 474-7900
Fax: (928) 474-7966

Areas:

Fossil Creek:

Fossil Creek is a National Wild and Scenic River located on the border between Tonto and Coconino National Forest.

Waterfalls:

1. Ellison Creek Cascades
2. Fossil Creek Falls

External Links:

US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35557