Hosted by Sedona Red Rockets and co-hosted by Phoenix Hot Pawsuit
Come join us for some racing on lush green grass and enjoy the cooler weather of Payson
NAFA Tournament information: NAFA-Payson
Tournament Driving Directions to Payson
Directions once in Payson below
(From all directions, beware of elk in the road at night in the high country)
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FROM HIGHWAY 40 (KINGMAN) TO PAYSON
- Take I 40 to Flagstaff approx. 140 miles. (Good rest stop for dogs 15 miles west of Flagstaff
- At exit 195 (right) onto ramp toward I-17/ AZ-89A/ Phoenix/ Flagstaff
- Take ramp onto I-17 for approx. 51 miles toward Sedona/ Phoenix
- Take exit 287 to AZ-260 at Camp Verde to Payson
- Continue on highway 260 toward Payson
- At the 260/87 junction, turn right onto highway 87 toward Payson for approx 25 miles
- Pass through the little villages of Strawberry and Pine to Payson
- Driving distance approx 255 miles
FROM ALBUQUERQUE TO PAYSON
- Take I 40 west toward Arizona
- Enter Arizona, exit 286 toward AZ-77/ I40/ US 180E /Holbrook /Show Low
- Stay on US 180/ SR 77 for approx 2 miles
- Turn west onto SR-377 for approx 33 miles (This is a two lane road, but quite straight)
- Turn west onto SR-277 for approx 7 miles
- Turn onto SR 260 for 53 miles (north-west) to Payson
- Driving distance approx 330 miles
FROM TUCSON
- Take I 10 to Phoenix, exit loop 101 North
- From the 101 turn onto loop 202 east, exit Country Club Drive (highway 87, also known as “Beeline “highway to Payson
- Travel approx 75 miles to Payson
- Driving distance approx. 239 miles There are no gas stations past the Fort McDowell Casino until you reach Payson (approx 70 miles)
FROM SAN DIEGO
- Take I 8 TO Yuma, continue to Gila Bend
- Turn north onto highway 85 to I 10 (Phoenix)
- Follow I-10 and just past the turnoff to highway 17, watch for the turnoff to loop 202 East
- Take the 202 east and exit Country Club Drive, highway 87 (also known as the Beeline highway)
- Go north approx 76 miles to Payson
- There are no gas stations past the Fort McDowell Casino until you reach Payson (approx 70 miles)
Directions once in Payson
Payson is a small town, with one major intersection, highway 260/87 intersection
- When traveling on highway 87, turn West at the 260/87 intersection onto Longhorn Drive
- Pass the high school on the left and turn right onto McLane Road for less than a mile
- Turn left into Rumsey Park, just past the library
- When you turn right into Rumsey Park, the dog park will be on your right and straight ahead is Rumsey One ball field and the Ramada reserved for our competitors
- Follow the perimeter road either way to the back of the ball field, where you will find parking
LODGING
Best Western Inn of Payson
801 N. Beeline Highway, Payson, AZ 85541
toll free: 800-528-1234
928-474-3241
pet fee in negotiation
Majestic Mountain Inn
602 E. Hwy 260
928-474-0185
$20.00 pet fee, refundable, reference Racing In Rim Country
only 4 rooms available $65.00-$125.00
Motel 6
Highway 87 (Beeline Hwy) @ 101 W. Phoenix St.
928-474-4526
Days Inn & Suites
301 A S. Beeline Hwy (behind Burger King)
toll free: 877-474-9800
928-474-9800
www.paysondaysinn.com
Small dogs only, pet fee $10.00, smoking rooms only
AREA DINING
DINING CAFÉ STYLE
Beeline Café - 815 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson - 474-9960
Knotty Pine Café - 1001 S. Beeline Hwy - 474-4602
Two Sixty Café - 803 E. Hwy 260 - 474-5881
Crosswinds - 800 W. Airport Rd. Payson - 474-1613
RESTAURANTS
Chili’s - 900 S. Beeline Hwy - 468-7036
Cucina Paradiso - 512 N. Beeline Hwy - 468-6500
El Rancho - 200 S. Beeline Hwy - 474-3111
Fiesta Mexicana - 911 S. Beeline Hwy - 468-0709
Famous Sam’s (behind KFC) - 307 S. Beeline Hwy - 468-0407
Fargo’s Steakhouse - 620 E. Hwy 260 - 474-7455
Macky’s Grill - 1111 S. Beeline Hwy - 474-7411
FAST FOOD
Pizza Hut - 1113 S. Beeline Hwy
Del Taco - 108 S. Beeline Hwy
Dominos - 307 S. Beeline Hwy
Jack In The Box - 301 E. Hwy 260
KFC - 303 S. Beeline Hwy
Pizza Factory - 238 E. Hwy 260
McDonalds - 107 E. Hwy 260
Subway - 128 E. Highway 260
Taco Bell - 110 E. Hwy 260
Wendy’s - 505 S. Beeline Hwy
