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First, Second, Third Crossings and Water Wheel
Fishing, picnicking and water activities. NO trash service, Pack it in, Pack it out.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Restrooms will be serviced daily. Please pack it in, pack it out! Note: These are fee areas for day-use only. America the Beautiful and annual Tonto Discovery passes are accepted at all four sites. |
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| Operational Hours: | Day use only |
| Area Amenities: | Toilets: Vault toilets available |
| Fees: | Site fee charged year-round. The links below under "Passes" provide additional information on pricing and purchasing information. |
| Open Season: | Year-round |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
| Passes: |
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| Information Center: | Payson Ranger District (928) 474-7900 |
General Information
Directions:First Crossing: Travel on Houston Mesa Road (FR 199) for 7 miles.
Water Wheel: Travel on Houston Mesa Road (FR 199) for 7 ½ miles.
Second Crossing: Travel on Houston Mesa Road (FR 199) for 8 miles.
Third Crossing: Travel on Houston Mesa Road (FR 199) for 8 ½ miles.
General Notes:
- Pack it in pack it out
- Leave what you find
- Dispose of waste properly
Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout; Brown Trout; Smallmouth Bass; Sunfish
Picnicking
Alerts & Warnings
- 03-12-00-25-02 Horton Fire Emergency Closure Order Revised
- Pine Canyon Restoration Project Area and Trails Temporary Closure Order
- 03-12-02-24-67 Globe Forest Road 287 Area Closure Order
- 03-12-01-24-66 Wildcat Post Fire Recovery Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-04-24-61_East Webber Geronimo Trails_Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-03-24-47_Boulder Fishing Pier Temporary Closure
- Equestrian Users Please Be Aware
- 03-12-06-24-27 Tonto Creek Crossing Road Closures
- 03-12-02-25-01 Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Closure
- 03-12-03-24-64 Bald Eagle Closure Box Bar Order
- 12-16-5R Roosevelt Lake Seasonal Wildlife Closure
- 03-12-01-24-62 Bartlett Lake Quarry Public Safety Closure
- 03-12-00-23-36 Target Type Restrictions Order
- Bald Eagle Seasonal Closures
- Occupancy and Use Restrictions
- Update on State Route 88 (Apache Trail) - August 18, 2021
- Redmond Fire Road Closure
Location