The City of Payson, Arizona, is a town located in Gila County, Arizona, situated just below the Mogollon Rim about 77 miles northeast of the Phoenix Metro area. With a four-season climate, the town boasts a myriad of activites including World-Class Golf, Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Boating, Skiing, Winter Sports, Horseback Riding plus other Equestrian sports and more. Payson is home to the World’s Oldest Rodeo and gaming at Matazal Casino. With a quaint charm this small mountain town, offers excellent dining and shopping as well as excellent hotels and bed & breakfast venues.