𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Forest Lakes from RM380 (2026) - Fully Refundable Options

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A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, green ottomans, and a mounted TV.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a flat-screen TV, and various amenities like a coffee machine and a fruit display.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamps, and a small table.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating, and a wooden ceiling with decorative elements.

1. Best Western Sawmill Inn

Heber

Yvonne

RM526

RM560 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, and a stone fireplace.

A wooden deck structure with a pathway leading to a building.

A wooden cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a grill.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a wooden building in the background.

2. Kohl's Ranch Lodge

Payson

John

RM319

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a blue quilt, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with a coffee maker, and a chair.

A round wooden table with a metal frame, accompanied by two matching chairs.

A rustic building with a sign that reads "Rusty Buck Inn".

A kitchen area with a wooden counter, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator. There are signs on the wall that read "Welcome" and "Let's Go on an Adventure."

3. Rusty Buck Inn

Heber

Antonio

RM619

RM659 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A cozy room with a fireplace, a large bathtub, a comfortable chair, a wooden table, and a bed with a nightstand.

A stone building with a covered porch and a sign reading "Majestic Mountain Inn."

A stone wall with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and leather chairs around a wooden table.

An outdoor patio area with stone pillars, a table, and chairs.

4. Majestic Mountain Inn

Payson

Marc

RM363

RM420 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a wooden floor.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a door to the right.

A bathroom with a shower, a white sink, and a mirror.

5. Payson Inn & Suites

Payson

Oran

RM349

RM403 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a well-maintained lawn and wooden deck.

A modern hotel with a well-maintained lawn, outdoor seating, and a balcony with a railing.

A restaurant with booths and a buffet counter.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

6. Quality Inn Payson

Payson

Karl

RM353

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, and a large landscape painting above the beds.

A kitchen with a waffle batter dispenser, a coffee maker, a toaster, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with a blue wall, a ceiling fan, and a reception desk.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and a microwave.

7. Days Inn By Wyndham Payson

Payson

Ethan

RM396

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror.

A cozy motel room with a wooden desk, computer, and chairs.

A hotel bathroom counter with a coffee maker, a basket of coffee packets, and toiletries.

A hotel with a parking lot, multiple floors, and a distinctive orange and beige color scheme.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Payson

Payson

Susan

RM329

RM380 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception area with a coffee machine, a breakfast sign, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A pool area with multiple pools, sun loungers, and a no diving sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

9. Comfort Inn Payson

Payson

Timothy

RM413

RM477 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A room with two armchairs, a small table, a lamp, a potted plant, and a vending machine.

A Knights Inn sign with an entrance arrow and a stop sign in the background.

A room with two patterned chairs, a small table, and a framed picture of a mountainous landscape on the wall.

A reception desk with a large mirror, a ceiling fan, and various payment method signs.

10. Knights Inn Payson

Payson

Itzayanna

RM367

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a counter, a television, a painting, a door, and a small plant.

A Best Western hotel with a yellow facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

11. Best Western Inn of Payson

Payson

Missie

RM498

RM584 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Stay near popular Forest Lakes attractions

A calm lake with reflections of trees and clouds, surrounded by a forest.

Woods Canyon Lake

9.2/10 (166 reviews)

Reflecting the pine-covered Mogollon Rim, this 55-acre alpine lake offers a peaceful escape in Arizona's high country. Rent a boat to fish for rainbow trout or hike the scenic loop trail through the surrounding forest.

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A forest with tall trees and a dirt path.

Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area

Perched atop Arizona's Mogollon Rim, Woods Canyon Lake offers a tranquil escape surrounded by pine forests. Rent an electric boat from the marina and cast for rainbow trout in this cool mountain retreat.

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Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area

Nestled at 7,600 feet among tall pines, Willow Springs Lake offers 150 acres of tranquil waters for trout fishing. Bring your own drinking water while enjoying the serene forest setting and well-stocked fishing spots.

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Sardine Point Day Use Area

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

Serene peninsula extending into Willow Springs Lake with prime fishing spots along the shoreline. Bring your own water while enjoying peaceful wildlife watching in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.

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Aspen Recreation Area

Nestled among ponderosa pines at 7,500 feet, Aspen Campground offers serene lakeside camping near Woods Canyon Lake. Paved roads welcome cyclists while hiking trails lead to fishing spots and wildlife viewing areas.

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Jacob Lake

Gateway to the North Rim, Jacob Lake Recreation Area offers camping amid towering Ponderosa pines. Enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, and stargazing at 7,920 feet in this tranquil forest setting.

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Rocky Point Recreation Area

Escape to this tranquil Arizona retreat where forest meets lake in a serene natural setting. Enjoy camping, fishing, or hiking through picturesque landscapes from April through October.

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Horse Trap Lake

This secluded lake in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests offers a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts. Enjoy bird watching or hiking through dense forests while escaping the bustle of everyday life.

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Learn more about Forest Lakes

Nestled among ponderosa pines, Forest Lakes offers excellent fishing at nearby Woods Canyon Lake and hiking trails with spectacular Mogollon Rim views. Rangers know which trails have fewer people in summer, while winter brings snowshoeing opportunities and cosy cabins for warming up afterwards.

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Top Forest Lakes Hotel Reviews

Majestic Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I spend our anniversary here every 'decade' - this was our 40th wedding anniversary and we had a beautiful time. The staff was friendly, responsive, present, as always. The site itself is close to everything in the town of Payson itself, and an easy drive to hikes, other scenery. Highly highly recommend this Inn."

Kohl's Ranch Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This place is great! It’s become one of our new favorites, the rooms are great and the restaurant is delicious. Everyone is so nice and helpful too!"

Comfort Inn Payson

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel and Room were clean. Hallway carpet needs to be updated. Staff were friendly. Location was easy to find. Parking lot was roomy and clean."

Days Inn By Wyndham Payson

8/10 Good

"Nice place though older. Did not use the breakfast bar."

Rusty Buck Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend this property! It is cute and clean. Room is a generous size, updated and nicely decorated. Large bathroom and shower. Loved the snacks, coffee maker, real metal coffee mugs, variety of creamers, etc in our room. Had a newer mini split and a large Samsung TV too. Would absolutely stay here again."

Best Western Sawmill Inn

8/10 Good

"Room was dated, but still clean."

Super 8 by Wyndham Payson

10/10 Excellent

"Night manager was the sweetest! There was some sort of high school sports team in town and the motel was super packed and busy! But she made sure my kids got access to the pool and that we had fresh towels. Definitely will stay here again in the future."

Knights Inn Payson

10/10 Excellent

"It was awesome staying there."

More cheap stays in Forest Lakes

Super 8 by Wyndham Payson

809 Hwy 260 E Payson AZ

RM329

RM380 total

20 Oct - 21 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)

Payson Inn & Suites

302 S Beeline Hwy Payson AZ

RM349

RM403 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

includes taxes & fees