First Crossing Campground, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Arizona   There's lots of outdoors recreation available close by such as hiking, and whitewater paddling, so you won’t run out of things to do. If you like the outdoors you'll like it here in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Near First Crossing Campground you hit upon the Myrtle Trail which is a tremendous hiking trail, and if you're here, you might as well go to Willow Spring Canyon. This location, the Mogollon Rim Mountains, has so much outdoors amusing things. Good hiking is available along the Old Mail Trail; there's whitewater on East Verde River for all you     thrill seekers. You just can't picture the amount of outdoors fun things the area near First Crossing Campground has to offer. There are pleasant places to look at along the Hells Gate Trail, and hey, Ellison Creek is a perfect local stream. This is a splendid campground. Montezuma Castle National Monument is a glorious site near First Crossing Campground. Going for a hike on the Highline Trail is always a magnificent adventure, and locations like Tonto Natural Bridge State Park are pleasant to take a look at. As long as you go for the outdoors you will go for Arizona. All through the warm months highs here at First Crossing Campground reach the 90's, and the night is slightly cooler of course, regularly in the 60's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 50's, and night lows at First Crossing   Campground throughout the wintertime regularly fall into the 20's. The delightful variety of local attractions and all the outdoors recreation are sure to keep you coming back time and again. A campground like this is too splendid to miss. Don't leave First Crossing Campground without first going for a hike along the Horton Creek Trail, and since you're here you will meet lots of folks from close by Payson. First Crossing Campground is a popular spot with folks from Payson. Coconino National Forest is a pleasant location to explore; you can run the rapids of Tonto Creek. First Crossing Campground is to be found in the Mogollon Rim Mountains. Loads of folks stay here so they can go to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. First Crossing Campground is pretty dried up typically; August is when you get the most rain here, and June is the month with the least moisture. You've been indoors for too long; First Crossing Campground in Arizona is the outdoors at its best. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Coordinates: Latitude: 34.34222 Longitude: -111.28944 Best Western Payson Inn, Payson 6 miles away **Hotel Pool and Hot Tub will be closed for the Winter season beginning November 1, 2008 to May 1, 2009** This full-service Payson, Arizona hotel offers a variety of amenities, a deluxe continental b...    Super 8 Motel, Payson 6 miles away The Super 8 is centrally located in Payson to enjoy local attractions like Christopher Creek. Free High Speed Internet Access Free Local Calls Outdoor Whirlpool/Hot Tub Outdoor Pool and Heated Spa Ext... Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines Outdoors Recreation Near Payson, Arizona Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Payson, Arizona, the metro area neareast to First Crossing Campground. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Current weather conditions at First Crossing Campground, Mogollon Rim Mountains, Arizona Local climate location: BEAVER CREEK R S 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express Payson, Az, Payson 6 miles away Payson is nestled among the Ponderosa pines and clean air of the Mogollon Rim. The Tonto Natural Bridge, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and boating areas are a short drive away. The Holiday Inn Exp... 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Arizona Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Arizona.       These outdoors activities are available near First Crossing Campground.   Camp Grounds Near First Crossing Campground: Water Wheel Campground, Gila County , 1 miles away Second Crossing Campground, Gila County , 1 miles away Third Crossing Campground, Gila County , 1 miles away Flowing Springs Campground, Gila County , 5 miles away Star Valley Mobile Home Park, Payson , 5 miles away Kehl Campground, Coconino County , 6 miles away Houston Creek Adult RV Park, Payson , 6 miles away   Hotels Near First Crossing Campground: Best Western Payson Inn, Payson , 6 miles away Super 8 Motel, Payson , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express Payson, Az, Payson , 6 miles away Pine Victorian Inn, Payson , 6 miles away Days Inn And Suites Of Payson, Payson , 6 miles away Paysonglo Lodge, Payson , 7 miles away Kohls Ranch Lodge, Payson , 13 miles away   Trails Near First Crossing Campground: Myrtle Trail, Gila County County , 8 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 1565 feet elevation difference Highline Trail, Gila County County , 9 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 2002 feet elevation difference Hells Gate Trail, Gila County County , 11 miles away, 9.5 hiking miles, 2084 feet elevation difference Horton Creek Trail, Gila County County , 14 miles away, 8.8 hiking miles, 722 feet elevation difference Old Mail Trail, Gila County County , 16 miles away,  10.2 hiking miles, 2203 feet elevation difference North Peak Trail, Gila County County , 16 miles away,  8.2 hiking miles, 2380 feet elevation difference Bear Flat Pleasant Valley Trail, Gila County County , 18 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 1293 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near First Crossing Campground: Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 63 miles away, 2300 vertical feet Williams, Arizona , 80 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Whitewater Near First Crossing Campground: East Verde River, Gila County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 34 miles long (US Route 87 to Verde River confluence) Tonto Creek, Gila County , 20 miles away, Class IV(V) - 2 miles long (Box)   National Parks Near First Crossing Campground: Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ , 40 miles away Tuzigoot National Monument, Clarkdale - AZ , 40 miles away Tonto National Monument, Roosevelt - AZ , 46 miles away Walnut Canyon National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ , 54 miles away Wupatki National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ , 54 miles away