Liked the area the view. The waters seem to be getting over fished however but it's still great and the lakes are amazing.
The Rim is so beautiful and the trees are spectacular. The breeze and the cool pine smell is exhilarating and good for he soul.
Sadly the gates to the rim walk were closed to traffic however we walked about 2 miles down the paved park roads, Beautiful country sideAll facilities were shut off out of season
I have been all over the Mogollon Rim from the beginning to the end. It is a beautiful place where you can go camping in numerous place, You can birdwatch (there are numerous beautiful birds) You can go fishing at the many lakes and creeks and you can fish, hike, bike, hunt, and so many other things. It is beautiful in all seasons. One of the most beautiful sites for fall colors. There are natural springs and natural hotspots. It is well worth visiting often. I have been there Many times and I still enjoy the Mogollon Rim. I have taken dirt roads to the off of the way towns and old roads that have not been used for years. This is one of God's greatest creations.
This cliff/escarpment runs 200 miles through northern Arizona. there a re wonderful hikes, quaint mountain towns and very friendly folk
What you should bring to camp in Payson, AZ in mid September:1. lots of blankets or good sleeping bag - it gets really cold at night. 2. Coats3. plenty of food and water - it is hard to navigate around when it gets dark out so it would be a good idea to bring enough food and water so you don't have to drive around in the dark looking for a store. 4. bring wood for firepit5. bring your bike because there are some very nice route around the rim. 5. cash - just in case.Payson is a beautiful place to relax and be away from the busy city. Most of the campground has bathroom and shower room available.
The 300 road goes for many, many miles. It's a dirt road that has some exceptional pull outs for rocky views. For camping, it is the best in Arizona (I was born here).
It is a wonderful place to camp and hike with wonderful views everywhere. It gets more popular in the fall with changing leave colors but anytime is a good time to visit. It is typically cooler than the rest of lower Arizona but that also means that unexpected snow can pop up occasionally. Be prepared because the town around the rim are few and far between; same caution for gas stations. My recommendation would be to get a book on Arizona camping and hiking to plot out good locations. With large areas of national forest, you can camp plenty of places off the grid.
Have spent many days here camping, fishing and hiking. Many established and unestablished camp grounds exist all around the area providing various levels of amenities and seclusion. Several lakes are also present in the area which allow for fishing in the warmer months. Tons of trails of varying degrees of difficulty traverse the area and allow for single day hikes up or multi-day backpacking trips. The scenic vistas are beautiful and the fall leaves (October-November) are wonderful. The main Forest Service road is closed during the winter and prohibits access.
When you come into payson on route 87 from phoenix the Mogollon rim opens in front of you and it is, for no other word, AWESOME. take route 260 to Sho Low and when you go over the rim it is some of the greatest sceanery in the world. NOT TO BE MISSED.