Careful - we live here, and many Google photos associated w this spot are wrong, showing other spots near-by 2nd Crossing. Beautiful canyon hikes and trout fishing along the river and under the bridge. Houston Mesa Rd bridge traverses the river for second time, hence 2nd Crossing.

Beautiful getaway, nice leisure stroll through the Payson area woods.

Very calm and almost feels like being in a different world, peaceful u0026 ever changing with every storm u0026 flood that comes through but a part of the river that is so full of life u0026 mystery..amazing boulders suspended between the canyon walls, deep swimming holes, waterfalls ( size ranges with the flow of course) u0026 some trails u0026 spots that not many people should try if not experienced. But theres a spot along the way that everyone can enjoy.

Pretty area, lots of birds nesting which were fun to watch.

Beautiful place. Great area to take a walk or sit on a rock and enjoy.

Empty when I visited, little picnic and recreational area right along the East Verde River, Im sure theres lots of swimmers and waders in the summer time.

Love this lil spot for fishing. Some great gila trout right under the bridge.

Every time I go here I think that the water is going the wrong way. But fish gobble the bread tossed into it. Maybe they are smarter than I am. This place is full of primal beauty.and fish.

Clean ...nice picnic awnings...

Good good scenery easy access has a restroom

If the water wasnt so dirty looking I would have gave it a 5 star, but it was right after the flash floods so what do you expect.

Cool place to wander around

Not really a campground... Signs all say day use only. Plus it costs $9 to park there. Pretty area though. There are camping areas nearby (one a little further up the road is called Verde Glen and its free), just call the forest service first to make sure theyre open.

So much fun. We just went for the day to play in the snow. It was good because there were only a few cars there.

Very beautiful and peaceful, take good shoes

I go up here to rock and fossil hunt. Kids love it. Cant beat the view. Absolutely stunning.

Beautiful place to have a picnic and enjoy a short hike along the creek

Great hiking and a nice little creek. Been coming here for years and love it

The so called river crossings are not the same as they were back in the 90s when you actually crossed the river while driving across to the other side, now is it a BRIDGE crossing, with NO water....my 3 kids used to tube down the river when we camped for a week at the 2nd river crossing...was very sad visiting it last weekend.....

Fall colors are lovely. Easy access

Beautiful setting but I didnt see any water. Everything is so dry

Amazing swimming area to walk to. Lots of rocks to move down but great little spot.

Hard and crazy trying to get to the waterfall. Once there its very beautiful

Great place to do some hiking. Beautiful scenery!

Nice area wish there were more trees

Wish Verde was flowing nore.

Autumn colors and running water. Nuff said

Still lots of water great hike

Beautiful very peaceful

Love this place so peaceful

Enjoyable and secluded

Beautiful campground

Nice views.

This place is beautiful

Love this place...

BEAUTIFUL and peaceful

Great views

God backyard

Seriously dont tell anyone about this place. I love the trees. The wild life. And please people take your garbage with you. Its too amazing here to spoil it.

For all those who like nature, this beautiful place is also perfect to enjoy with the family.