Flowing Springs
This day use area offers many pastoral scenes and interesting rock formations. It is situated along the banks of the East Verde River, where trout fishing is a favorite pastime.
General Information
- Day Use Only. No Overnight Camping Allowed.
- Pack it in, Pack it out
- In the winter the temperature dips down into the teens
- Use caution during the rainy season. This area, like all Arizona creek areas, is prone to flash flooding.
Day Use Only
- Tonto Daily Pass (and Watercraft Sticker, if required). Available at retail vendors (please call for availability).
- Tonto Discovery Pass.
- America the Beautiful Pass. Available at online at USGS.gov.
- Passes also available at Tonto National Forest Offices.
- Tonto Fee Machine Pass. Nearest locations are as follows: Shoefly Village (Houston Mesa Rd.), Houston Mesa Campground, and the Payson Ranger Station.
- Riparian Area Protections
- No Camping
Day Use:
$8 per vehicle per day (purchased at Tonto NF Office or Retail Vendor)
$12 per vehicle per day (purchased on-site at Tonto Fee Machine)
$80 per annual
$60 per senior & access annual
Address: 1009 E. Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541
Phone: (928) 474-7900
Hours: Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 1:30 p.m.) Passes, permits and products not sold after 4 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.30276243
Longitude: -111.3514842
Elevation
4,600 Feet
Directions
This site is 3 ½ miles north of Payson. From Payson, go north on State Hwy. 87. Near mile marker 257 just south of the East Verde River, turn right (east) on Forest Road (FR) 272. Continue traveling on FR 272 for ½ mile to the site. Map.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
