Tonto National Forest - Alerts & Closures

Closures and Restrictions on the Tonto National Forest

Alerts

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Offices closed Dec. 6, reopening Dec. 7
Date(s): Dec 4, 2023 - Dec 7, 2023
03-12-03-23-39 Lower Salt Special Occupancy Use Order
Date(s): Nov 27, 2023 - Nov 26, 2028
03-00-23-002 Region 3 Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
Date(s): Jun 1, 2023 - May 31, 2026
03-00-23-001 Region 3 Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
Date(s): Jun 1, 2023 - May 31, 2026
Regional Motor Vehicle Code
Date(s): May 31, 2023 - Jun 1, 2026
03-04-06-23-07 Fossil Creek Permit Season Restrictions
Date(s): Apr 1, 2023 - Oct 1, 2033
Bald Eagle Seasonal Closures
Date(s): Feb 23, 2022
Occupancy and Use Restrictions
Date(s): Feb 18, 2022 - Feb 19, 2026

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Closures

03-12-03-22-34 Bulldog Camping Closure Order
Date(s): Jan 12, 2023 - Jan 12, 2026
Rattlesnake Cove Recreation Fishing Dock Closure 03-12-01-22-26
Date(s): Sep 29, 2022 - Oct 1, 2024
03-12-03-23-38 Bald Eagle Closure Lower Salt Bulldog Order
Date(s): Dec 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
03-12-06-23-37 Roosevelt Lake Bald Eagle Closure
Date(s): Dec 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
03-12-06-23-30 Three Mile Wash Campground Closure
Date(s): Sep 30, 2023 - Sep 29, 2025
Regional Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
Date(s): May 31, 2023 - Jun 1, 2026
03-12-02-22-32 Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Closure
Date(s): Jan 12, 2023 - Jan 12, 2025
Amended - Apache Lake Closure - Lower Burnt Corral Campground remains closed
Date(s): Apr 27, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024

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Conditions

Weather

The National Weather Service updates weather condition continually.

Water Conditions

The Salt River Project Waterflow website has detailed water conditions for the Tonto National Forest's reservoirs and rivers which are updated daily.

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Public Notices

Payson Ranger District Special Restrictions for Occupancy and Use

Order and Maps

Purpose

The purpose of the Order is to protect sensitive riparian areas and other Forest resources and values while organizing and managing recreational OHV use.

Implementation

This Order becomes effective at 12:00 pm (noon) on April 22, 2019, and shall remain in effect until April 21, 2024, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.