Fossil Creek Cabin guidebook
Sightseeing
The trailhead is just up the street. Please not there are often restrictions and/or reservations required.
15 locals recommend
Fossil Springs Trail
The trailhead is just up the street. Please not there are often restrictions and/or reservations required.
Parking is right next to the Natural Bridge, however, there are lots of stairs to get down to the water. This is a must see.
164 locals recommend
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Nf-583AParking is right next to the Natural Bridge, however, there are lots of stairs to get down to the water. This is a must see.
Bearfoot Trailhead
Closest trail to cabin. A nice walk through the forest.
Nice easy family hiking. Shares a section of the Arizona Trail which stretches from the top of the state to the bottom of the state.
30 locals recommend
Pine Trailhead
Highline TrailNice easy family hiking. Shares a section of the Arizona Trail which stretches from the top of the state to the bottom of the state.
Haven't been here yet due to Covid restrictions, but would like to pay a visit.
11 locals recommend
Pine-Strawberry Museum
3886 AZ-87Haven't been here yet due to Covid restrictions, but would like to pay a visit.
First school house in Arizona if I remember correctly. This is very close to the cabin. A very small cemetery is next to it as well.
19 locals recommend
Strawberry School House - One Room
9277 Fossil Creek RdFirst school house in Arizona if I remember correctly. This is very close to the cabin. A very small cemetery is next to it as well.
This is just east of Payson. The owner recommends this spot for fishing. Popular summer time spot.
69 locals recommend
Woods Canyon Lake Store and Marina
This is just east of Payson. The owner recommends this spot for fishing. Popular summer time spot.
Also known as, Blue Ridge Reservoir. Owners favorite spot for fishing. This is just north of Strawberry off of the 87.
15 locals recommend
C.C. Cragin Reservoir
Also known as, Blue Ridge Reservoir. Owners favorite spot for fishing. This is just north of Strawberry off of the 87.
Food scene
Delicious homemade pies and healthy choice of breakfast and lunches.
37 locals recommend
Randall House
3821 AZ-87Delicious homemade pies and healthy choice of breakfast and lunches.
A favorite place for lunch. Great homemade food and off the main highway.
22 locals recommend
Pine Deli
6240 Hardscrabble Mesa RdA favorite place for lunch. Great homemade food and off the main highway.
Great pizzas, but not a kid friendly environment. This is mostly an adult bar, but if you take the pizza to go, it would be worth the try.
87 locals recommend
Old County Inn
3502 AZ-87Great pizzas, but not a kid friendly environment. This is mostly an adult bar, but if you take the pizza to go, it would be worth the try.
This is the place to fill up the 5gal water bottles for the water dispenser. They also offer trash service for $5/bag.
Uncle Tom's Food Court
4102 AZ-87This is the place to fill up the 5gal water bottles for the water dispenser. They also offer trash service for $5/bag.