But the beautiful 130-acre lake sits at 5,400 feet elevation. That’s higher than Payson. Nestled in rolling ... The communities have fishing and swimming holes at Roper Lake State Park and ...

UPDATE: Nine people are dead, five of which are children, and another person is still missing after flood waters swept down Ellison Creek at Water Wheel Falls just north of Payson.

PAYSON, Ariz.- Authorities said nine people have been found dead and a 27-year-old father is still missing after a flash flood rushed through Cold Springs swimming hole along the East Verde River ...

(The Center Square) – The town of Payson defended the decision to include ... has drastically limited the ability for children to get swimming lessons. Drowning is the No.1 cause of death ...