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Ellison Creek Waterfall
Payson, AZ85 ftSame day-use fee as Water Wheel (~$9/day April 1-October 31; no fee Nov-Mar); reached via the same East Verde River trail from the Water Wheel day-use area.
2 waterfalls we track within reach of Payson, Arizona.. 1 is documented as dog-friendly. 2 allow swimming. The tallest here is Ellison Creek Waterfall at 85 ft.