Passes & Permits

• Recreation Passes

  

  Recreation passes includes information about the passes that are required in some parts of the Tonto National Forest. Whether you’re going on a one-day fishing trip, or a week-long stay at one of our campsites, all Tonto passes and prices are listed. Steps on how to receive recreation permits for things like Salt River Rafting are also provided on this page. Passes are necessary for most of our recreation sites. Please check to see if you need a pass and make sure you have your pass before you leave for the forest.

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• Event and Commercial Permits

  

  Event and commercial permits include a process in which individuals must go through in order to obtain permits for Outfitting Guides, Recreation events, Non-commercial Group Use events, Filming and Photography, Research Activities, Fishing Tournaments, Training, and Tribal Traditional / Cultural Ceremonies.

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• Forest Products Permits

  

  Firewood cutting permits allow you to cut or collect firewood on the forest from April 1 to December 31 in designated firewood cutting areas. You may buy a Firewood Permit at any of our offices.

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• Tonto Off-Highway Vehicle Permit

  

  January 1, 2025 - The new Off-Highway Vehicle Special Recreation Permit (OHV Permit) is required for motorized vehicle access in the Bulldog Canyon, The Rolls, St. Clair, and Desert Vista OHV Permit Zones. OHV Permit Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is my Pass Valid?

Questions about whether a pass is valid at a specific recreation site? Information is available to help you navigate what passes are valid at what sites.