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Recreation Opportunities

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Camping and Cabins

Plan a forest escape with camping or cabin stays perfect for unwinding in nature.
A red mountain bike is pictured while the sun is spotted atop mountains

Biking

Find your next mountain biking ride. 
Hikers explore Rogers Canyon Cliff Dwelling in the Superstitions Wilderness

Climbing and Caving

Rock climbing and caving adventures await.
Person standing on one of the fishing docks in Saguaro Lake fishing.

Fishing

Your next catch is waiting.
Two girls are pictured hiking on Butcher Jones Trailhead with Saguaro Lake and a desert landscape in the background

Hiking

Just outside of Phoenix, the Tonto offers trailheads for hikers of all skill levels.
Two tents and campsite can be seen set up at Tonto Creek Campground in Payson

Horse Riding and Camping

Find your new favorite camp spot or place to explore with your trusty steed. 
Two hunters dressed in camouflage and bright orange point toward a map.

Hunting & Shooting

Hunting in national forests is an incredible way to get outside, explore wide‑open spaces, and connect with the wild.
A blue off highway vehicle is seen driving in a Tonto OHV Permit Zone with a beautiful mountain landscape in the background.

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)

Take a ride through the Tonto, permit may be required.
Three kids play in a low-flowing creek in Payson at Tonto Creek Campground.

Outdoor Science and Learning

View wildlife and scenery or check out an interpretive site.
A shaded picnic table is spotted underneath tall trees at Third Crossing Day Use Area in Payson

Picnicking

Find a scenic spot to eat lunch with family and friends.
This photo shows the roadway while a pink sunset-colored mountains are spotted in the background below a multicolored sky

Scenic Drives

Take a drive on one of Tonto's two scenic byways.
Many people can be seen recreating at Butcher Jones Day Use Area. People are swimming, in raft, and have set up mini camps for the day on the shoreline.

Water Activities

Plan ahead! Water activities are very popular on the Tonto. Many sites are filled to capacity by 10am on weekends.  
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