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Trails webpages and information will not be available until May 2025. Thank you for your patience while we work through getting the most updated, accurate information for you during this time.

Before you recreate on the Tonto National Forest, you are encouraged to make sure your desired destination is open. Review on the Conditions Report on this page and the individual recreation site page. Please understand that conditions can rapidly change and priority will always be public safety on the ground over updating a recreation site status on the web page. 

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Corral OHV Trailhead
Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Corral OHV Trailhead is where MT-1104 meets Horseshoe Lake Road. This is a very small staging area that can only accomodate less than 10 vehicles. However, the larger Kentuck OHV Staging Area…

Cottonwood Cove Picnic Area
Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The Cottonwood Cove Picnic Area is located on the scenic south shore of Roosevelt Lake.The drive to the picnic area is highlighted by spectacular views of the Sierra Ancha Mountains, Four Peaks…

Cottonwood OHV Staging Area
Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This is the 3rd staging area you come to as you travel up FR143 (Four Peaks Road) from SR-87. It is located at the FR143 / 401 junction and accesses The Rolls OHV Permit Zone to the south. Cottonwood…

Crabtree Wash Shoreline Area
Site Open
Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This site offers shoreline parking and boat access. Access is by the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, a scenic mountain road. Nearby are views of mountains with abundant wildlife.

Davis Wash Shoreline Area
Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning
 Davis wash is accessible by the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, a scenic mountain road. Nearby are views of mountains with abundant wildlife. This shoreline offers an abundance of…

Diversion Dam
Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
This site is located on the Upper Salt River area and has five river access points. This site also offers dispersed camping for boaters using the access points. This side includes a toilet building,…

Dutchman OHV Staging Area
Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Horse Riding and Camping
The Dutchman OHV Staging Area is the main access to the Bulldog Canyon OHV Permit Zone from SR-88 (Apache Trail). Although the turn-off is not easily seen from SR-88, this large staging area was…

EADS Wash
Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
This site is located on the Upper Salt River; a river access point. EADS Wash offers dispersed camping with no fees. 

East Verde Picnic
Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Set in the shade of tall pine trees, East Verde Picnic is perfect for any day trip that you have planned. You can see a variety of wildlife along with the beautiful scenery that Payson has to offer.
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