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Sheeps Crossing Day Use Area

This area has covered ramadas making it ideal for large groups. The area is ideal for a day of floating leisurely down the Salt River. There are 11 Shade Ramadas with picnic tables underneath them. Grills, tables, trash, and pathways are all accessible.

General Information

Open Season: Year Round

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

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.
America the Beautiful Interagency Passes. Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and online at USGS.gov.
Tonto Fee Machine Pass. Nearest locations are as follows: Pebble Beach, Saguaro Del Norte, Palo Verde, and Phon D Sutton.

Restrictions

Day use only. No overnight camping.
No trailers allowed
There are no designated docks, ramps, or launch sites. No motor boats.
Pets must be on a leash at all times
Jumping off bridges in the area is prohibited
Glass containers are not allowed in the Lower Salt River area
To avoid injury wear shoes when wading in the river
Caution: fallen trees and other materials in the river can trap swimmers and floaters
Beware: alcohol, sun, and water are a deadly combination.

Day Use: $8/vehicle/day.
If required: Tonto Watercraft Sticker: $4/motorized watercraft.
Tonto Fee Machine Pass: $12
Tonto Forest Passes are Honored: $80/annual; $60/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: 33.55603604

Longitude: -111.5771091

Elevation

3,600 Feet

Directions

This site is located 20 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 13 miles to the site just west of Blue Point Bridge. The entire route is paved.