Welcome to Tonto National Forest

Home Page PhotoThe Tonto National Forest, Arizona, embraces almost 3 million acres of rugged and spectacularly beautiful country, ranging from Saguaro cactus-studded desert to pine-forested mountains beneath the Mogollon Rim. This variety in vegetation and range in altitude (from 1,300 to 7,900 feet) offers outstanding recreational opportunities throughout the year, whether it's lake beaches or cool pine forest.

As the fifth largest forest in the United States, the Tonto National Forest is one of the most-visited “urban” forests in the U.S. (approximately 5.8 million visitors annually). Its boundaries are Phoenix to the south, the Mogollon Rim to the north and the San Carlos and Fort Apache Indian reservations to the east.  More

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Travel Management second public comment period begins on Monday

Environmental Assessment, Tonto National Forest

Phoenix (February 3, 2012) –Tonto National Forest officials are seeking comments on the Travel Management Environmental Assessment (EA). The first 30-day comment period began January 6 and ends February 5.

This second comment period begins February 6 and ends March 5.


Travel Management public comment period begins

Environmental Assessment, Tonto National Forest
Phoenix (January 6, 2012) –Tonto National Forest officials are seeking comments on the Travel Management Environmental Assessment (EA).   The 30-day comment period begins January 6.