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A winter view across the Mogollon Rim through tall ponderosa pines

Up here on the Rim

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Heber-Overgaard

Slow down, breathe the pine air, and find a good local place to stay awhile.

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Right now in Heber-Overgaard

49°

Mostly clear

7 mph99% humidity

Mountain weather ahead

Full forecast

Overnight

50°

Mostly clear

Saturday

72°

Sunny

Saturday Night

51°

Partly cloudy

Sunday

70°

Mostly cloudy, then chance showers and thunderstorms

Sunday Night

51°

Showers and thunderstorms likely

Monday

64°

Showers and thunderstorms likely

Weather data from the National Weather Service · refreshed about every 15 minutes

Not polished. Not pretentious.

Just a little mountain town with plenty of character.

Around here, slowing down is part of the plan. Find a local breakfast, take the long way through the pines, stop for coffee, and leave enough room in the day for whatever catches your attention.

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Free places to explore

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Recreation

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

The surrounding national forest offers free hiking, scenic viewing, and wildlife watching. Permits, developed camping, rentals, and licenses may cost extra.

FREE

Lakes

Black Canyon Lake

A free-to-visit Black Mesa Ranger District lake south of Heber-Overgaard. Access can be seasonal; check alerts and road conditions. Fishing licenses and optional services are separate.

FREE

Creek

Canyon Creek

Little creek with a lot of attitude. Off road drive to the creek. 25 mins off the 260. Take Young road. A little creek with a lot of attitude! Take the scenic off-road route down Young Road—about 25 minutes from Highway 260. A fun backroad adventure with a refreshing creek waiting at the end.

FREE

Scenic

Mogollon Rim

A dramatic forested escarpment with broad viewpoints, scenic drives, trails, and seasonal recreation access.

FREE

Family Activities

Rim Community Library

Community library providing access to information, a community room, and a welcoming indoor stop.

FREE

Parks

Tall Timbers Park

A public Navajo County park in Heber-Overgaard and a community gathering place. Check current access and event use before visiting.

FREE

Lake

Willow Springs Lake

Willow Springs Lake is a scenic 150-acre cold-water reservoir located atop the Mogollon Rim in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, about 23 miles east of Payson, Arizona.

FREE

Lakes

Woods Canyon Lake

A popular Mogollon Rim lake recreation area for fishing, picnicking, camping, and nearby trails. Lake access is free; licenses, camping, rentals, or optional services may cost extra.

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What’s happening

Sep26

Free

Arts and Crafts Festival

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Tall Timbers County Park

Proceeds Benefit Heber/Overgaard Children's Christmas Party

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1883

Heber founded

2,898

2020 Census

A little local history

Two communities shaped by pines, people, and time.

Heber was founded in 1883. Overgaard grew around the timber trade and was once known as Oklahoma Flat. Together, they form the unincorporated mountain community visitors know today.

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