Flowing Springs Day Use Area

Category: Picnic ground

Address: Payson, AZ 85541, USA

Phone: +19284747900

Reviews

Zachary roemer

Jun 14, 2022

Nice spot to hangout at along the Verde river. Is a really beautiful place to walk around and explore.

Samed Salkic

Jun 4, 2022

Beautiful location for cool of in hot summer days, only 1.5 hrs from Phoenix, just passing Payson about 10 minutes from Bashas

John Bruff

Jul 12, 2019

The place is breath taking but the certin group of campers ruin it for the surrounding camp goers. Kids that just poop on hiking trails and generators running til the late night hours with mariachi music and yes, the occasional fighting couples. Smdh

Elsbeth Pollack

Mar 21, 2017

We happened upon the campground by accident, and couldn't have been happier. There are a large number of campsites, each with its own firepit, and there is a vault toilet available for use. The campsites range in size and some are further apart than others. There is no fee to camp. The best part is probably the rivers and streams that surround the site (giving Flowing Springs it's name). There is a large pool of water that you can jump into from a rock overhead, and easily walkable trails along the banks. Someone put up a makeshift swing on a tree that we found, which was a great place to hook up our dogs. Be aware that there are no tables or benches, so be prepared to bring your own, if needed.

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Questions & Answers

IS this open this weekend?

Carbon R6R | Jul 7, 2021
Marie McCombs | Jul 8, 2021

I have been staying off and on since Sunday and there are quite a few spots that are beautiful right next to water other is a little bit of a hike completely worth it.

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Is flowing springs open.

Louie Valenzuela | Jul 7, 2021
Nathan Randau | Jul 8, 2021

No

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Is there a bathroom located at this campsite?

Jenny Buck | Jul 8, 2019
Marc Williams | Jul 9, 2019

Yes depending on where you camp

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Any grills at the day use areas?

Jesus Ontiveros | Jul 3, 2022
Audrey O | Jul 4, 2022

We were just here yesterday, not that we saw.

Good for an RV?

Tina-Marie O'Clair | Dec 9, 2021
Lucas Tans | Dec 10, 2021

Not technically a campground anymore. No overnight camping. There are a few dispersed camping pullouts nearby, but probably nothing great for an RV. I would try either more towards strawberry/Pine or up on the Rim east of Payson.

How much they charge for night

Daniel Valdez | Oct 10, 2021
Chris Burns | Oct 11, 2021

Free, but only allowed area is before the big parking area. Essentially before you head down the hill all the way. Believe its restricted to 2 week periods.

Is any telephone service?

lizbeth palomino | Aug 11, 2021
Jade | Aug 12, 2021

It's very spotty

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do i need t a permit to camp there?

Lizette A Ruiz Heredia | Jul 7, 2021
Micah Bass | Jul 8, 2021

No

Is the campground open right now.

Big Jesus | Jul 7, 2021
Michael Barilla | Jul 8, 2021

Camp ground is open. There a 14 day limit. No camping past the river.

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It's open and can you stay there at night?

Dulce Lopez | Jul 7, 2021
Aaaa Cccc | Jul 8, 2021

Not too long ago the campground at the bottom by the river has been converted to day use only. There are signs posted saying no camping within 200 feet of river and a sign saying no camping past this point. There are some pull offs onto forest land from the road where you can legally camp for up to 14 days on federal land (use Google maps to determine if the spot you are considering is federal, green on Google maps). Apparently there's a private development built not too far in on the same road (on private land of course) and the residents have made enough complaints that the forest service has made changes. Classic NIMBY bs happening here.

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Is this campground open right now? And do you need a Tonto Pass?

David Dodd | Jul 7, 2021
Elle | Jul 8, 2021

It is open, no pass required. Stage 1 fire restrictions so no open fires. I just got back from there Thursday.

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Do you have tent to rent out or a cabin.

Muhammad Rafiq | Jul 7, 2020
David MacLellan | Jul 8, 2020

The camp site is a free Campsite. First come first serve. Pack in your own tent and camping supplies and pack out.

How many tents can u have

Travis Jones | Jul 7, 2020
Bubba Jones | Jul 8, 2020

Ive never heard of any limits, as long as there is room. My friends & I also had 4, with 1-2 people per tent.

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say you had a camper would you be able to drive in the campsite and is there a website that you can see all the spots that you can stay at so you dont get a spot you dont like

Carson Smith | Jul 8, 2019
lauren stowell | Jul 9, 2019

There is no RV hook ups, there are areas where an RV/camper can park but the main camping area is tent only

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Can I park my trailer is 21 ft

Marisela Rivera | Jul 8, 2019
J Burrington | Jul 9, 2019

Yes, but remember there are no hookups here.

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When was the last time they socked trout in here?

rpkpfishing | Jul 8, 2019
J Burrington | Jul 9, 2019

I have no idea, but I can say that when I was there I seen many people fishing and they said they weren't catching anything.

Hi, open season on National Forest website says January. Is this accessible/campable all year? Thank you in advance!

Robert Stamets | Jul 8, 2019
matt “Mahalo matt” stewart | Jul 9, 2019

yes its open all year. except during fire restrictions. which shoulnt be a problem at all in January. head to the ranger station in Payson for latest info. and they have great maps and books

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Didnt see anything saying not to... Any target shooting allowed? Of course pack in, pack out.

Robert Stamets | Jul 8, 2019
Cody Flagel | Jul 9, 2019

Sign near the outhouse explains....you must have a permit to shoot

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Do you have to be 18 years or older to can't here alone?

Dominic Deluca | Jul 8, 2019
Robert Stamets | Jul 9, 2019

Open nightly camping. First come first served. No attendants. Just police or park rangers cruising through to check every now and then.

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Is there parking for travel trailers? Doesn't need to be paved, just wanting to know if there is enough room?

Kelley Luttrell | Jul 8, 2019
claudia Castaneda | Jul 9, 2019

I have seen some there before. It all depends on the area you find

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Is this a reserved campground?

Kenneth Sanders | Jul 8, 2019
C. Damron | Jul 9, 2019

No reservations.

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Is it a flood zone?

Kim Sheridan | Jul 8, 2019
Rustle Davis | Jul 9, 2019

Its at the bottom of a canyon so....yeah lol

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Can i fish? Plus how much does it cost to sleep overnight in a tent?

lilith ldeaz | Jul 8, 2018
matt “Mahalo matt” stewart | Jul 9, 2018

Yes u can fish. Ur supposed to have a license but I didn't and I got away with it. I used to camp here back in the day for free. But I think there is some kind of "self pay" camping fee kiosk type thingy that , if your a good little robot , u shall pay

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Where can i see photos from visitor's

Mary Gonzalez | Jul 8, 2018
Robert Stamets | Jul 9, 2018

Mostly through google maps would be the best. Also searching on Facebook has some photos. It's not like an established campground. More over a site to camp than an actual facility.

does anybody know if thei rs a lake near by, and if you can get in??

Janny Sala | Jul 8, 2018
Robert Stamets | Jul 9, 2018

I didn't notice one. Probably the best place nearby is fossil creek. Some waterfalls and spots to swim

Is it free to camp here for a day?

Gemini Jade | Jul 8, 2018
Doreen Olson | Jul 9, 2018

Yes

is it ok to have a campfire?

Kraven Morehead | Jul 8, 2018
K R | Jul 9, 2018

As long as no restrictions are in place,

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