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Goldfield Day Use Area

This site is one of the most popular inner tube take-out points. This lush area is outstanding for birding. The Lower Salt River Nature Trail winds through an adjacent riparian area, allowing hikers to enjoy this unique habitat. Goldfield is a popular river-access point (RAP) for tubers floating the Lower Salt River.

Reservations

General Information

Year round

Day Use Only

The links below provide additional information on pricing and purchasing information.

Tonto Daily Pass (and Watercraft Sticker, if required). Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and retail vendors (please call for availability).
Tonto Discovery Pass. Available at Tonto National Forest Offices.
Tonto Fee Machine Pass. Please be prepared to pay with DEBIT or CREDIT card.
America the Beautiful Interagency Passes. Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and online at USGS.gov.

Restrictions

No overnight camping
No trailer parking
No motorized boats
Pets must be on leash
Glass containers are prohibited in the Lower Salt River Area
CAUTION: fallen trees and other material in the river can trap swimmers and floaters
BEWARE: alcohol, sun, and water are a deadly combination

River water flow fluctuates throughout the year; check with Salt River Project (SRP)'s website for water flow information.

Bald Eagle Closures - December 1 through June 30

Day Use:
$8 per vehicle per day (purchased at Tonto NF Office or Retail Vendor)
$12 per vehicle per day (purchased on-site at Tonto Fee Machine)
$80 per annual
$60 per senior & access annual

Front view of the Mesa Ranger Station building with a clear sky in the background.

Address: 5140 E Ingram St, Mesa, AZ 85205
Phone: (480) 610-3300
Hours: Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closed noon to 12:30 p.m.) Passes, permits and products not sold after 4 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.553663

Longitude: -111.621131

Directions

This site is located 19 miles northeast of Mesa. From Mesa, travel 7 miles east on the Superstition Freeway (US 60) to Power Road /Bush Highway/Forest Road (FR) 204 and turn north. Follow Bush Highway for 11 miles to FR 169, and turn left. Follow FR 169 one mile to the site. The entire route is paved. View and download a map.