The best forest cabin rentals near Payson, Arizona

Looking for a camping experience surrounded by the lush forest near Payson, Arizona? Hipcamp offers over 70 options specifically for those seeking a cabin and forest experience. Each site offers a unique experience with prices starting as low as $35 per night and an average price of $59 per night. Top campsites with rave reviews include Painted Desert Ranger Cabin (164 reviews), Verde River Vortex (110 reviews), and CampWay Friendly Pines (75 reviews). Popular amenities include bring-your-pets, potable water, and toilets while activities such as wind sports, swimming, and whitewater paddling can keep you busy during the day.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Payson

Looking for a camping experience surrounded by the lush forest near Payson, Arizona? Hipcamp offers over 70 options specifically for those seeking a cabin and forest experience. Each site offers a unique experience with prices starting as low as $35 per night and an average price of $59 per night. Top campsites with rave reviews include Painted Desert Ranger Cabin (164 reviews), Verde River Vortex (110 reviews), and CampWay Friendly Pines (75 reviews). Popular amenities include bring-your-pets, potable water, and toilets while activities such as wind sports, swimming, and whitewater paddling can keep you busy during the day.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Payson

1. Creekside Retreat on 3 Acres!

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39mi from Payson · 1 site · Lodging

Guest quarter on 3 acres opening to a deck with a creek in the backyard surrounded by mountains and nature! Enjoy the sound of the creek while gazing the sycamore trees and mountain views. Huge deck to BBQ and relax outside, sit around the fire pit, swing on the tire, hike around the property and beyond or go down to the creek to swim, fish or relax. The accommodation is a guest quarter attached to the main house with your own personal private space. Double bed in the bedroom and a queen size sleeper sofa. Sleeps 4. Private full bathroom, kitchenette with sink, small refrigerator, convection toaster oven, microwave and a kcup coffee maker. Paper towels, napkins, paper plates/paper cups/utensils, towels, washcloths, blankets, coffee and tea are supplied. Sedona, Wineries, Hiking, Kayaking, ATV Riding, Dining, Shopping, Golfing, Montezuma Castle, and Cliff Castle Casino close by! **Weddings, Events and Party Venues are permitted. Please contact Host to discuss details.** - Children must be under parent's/guardian's supervision at all times. - Small to medium size dogs only. For service dogs, please contact host before booking and have certificate to verify. ***This is a non-smoking/vaping property***

2. Coconino National Forest

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396 sites · Flagstaff, Arizona

Discover a wide range of landscapes in this national forest.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

3. Prescott National Forest

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306 sites · Prescott, Arizona

So much wilderness and so little time in this jewel of Arizona.

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Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Payson

Apache Maid Cabin

34mi from Payson · 1 site · in Coconino National Forest

Sycamore Cabin

38mi from Payson · 1 site · in Prescott National Forest

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Crescent Moon Ranch Campground

49mi from Payson · 1 site · in Coconino National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Rebecca

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Creekside Retreat on 3 Acres!

We had a great experience overall! Christine was flexible and understanding when we needed to change the dates of our stay. My daughter really enjoyed the property, especially the tire swing and hammock. It was a bit odd to us having a host on the property and around so much but Bill was helpful and friendly! Would recommend refinishing the benches and barstools on the deck as the wood was chipping in areas and could cause splinters. Some cushions on the benches would also add some more comfort but overall the deck was great for entertaining and relaxing. The inside was cozy and clean, had just the right amount of supplies for our stay. My daughter asked when we could go back before we even left, so we are looking forward to staying again sometime. Highly recommend!

Hong

September 2025

4 nights at Creekside Retreat on 3 Acres!

This house is a wonderful base for exploring the Sedona area. It’s convenient to CottonWood, Camp Verde, the Village of Oak Creek, and anywhere in Sedona, which is just within a 30-minute drive away. The deck and creekside are my favorite spots—we enjoyed breakfast by the water in the mornings, and after a full day of exploring, we relaxed on the deck in the evening, cooking dinner and sipping tea or coffee. It felt so peaceful and cozy. The rooms are spacious and very clean, and the property has BBQ grills both in the yard and on the deck, along with everything you might need for a comfortable stay. The host also provides plenty of privacy, making the place feel like your own. If I return to Sedona, I would absolutely stay here again.