Since we are at tree line, we do get snow. Yes, we have four seasons, but we aren't burdened with the really harsh weather that people have to endure back east. Payson is situated near the exact center of Arizona in Gila County. The post office was established in 1884, and the town incorporated in 1973. Arizonans and visitors migrate to Payson from the south in the summer and from the northern states in the winter to enjoy the milder climates.
Vacationers continue to increase, enjoying the vast recreational areas.
Creeks and trout streams flow from the Mogollon Rim. A 35-mile drive with 7 lakes throughout the area provides hiking, camping, hunting and fishing. Payson also has the distinction of being in one of only three pure air ozone belts in the world. The Payson Airport also has a recreational fly-in campground, a unique facility in Arizona. There is also the Rodeo and Parade in August and a State Fiddlers Contest in September.