Tonto National Forest

Contact Information

Tonto National Forest Supervisor's Office
2324 E. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85006
(602) 225-5200

Cave Creek Ranger District
40202 N. Cave Creek Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
(480) 595-3300

Globe Ranger District
7680 S. Six Shooter Canyon Rd.
Globe, Arizona 85501
(928) 402-6200

Mesa Ranger District
5140 E. Ingram St.
Mesa, Arizona 85205
(480) 610-3300

Payson Ranger District
1009 E. Hwy 260
Payson, Arizona 85541
(928) 474-7900

Pleasant Valley Ranger District
P.O. Box 450, FR 63
Young, Arizona 85554
(928) 462-4300

Tonto Basin Ranger District
28079 N. Az Hwy 188
Roosevelt, Arizona 85545
(602) 225-5395- New!

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To Report a Fire on the Tonto National Forest
(480) 457-1551

Pioneer Pass Camping Area

Area Status: Open

Pioneer Pass

Pioneer is a large site composed of dispersed campgrounds located in the Globe Ranger District of Tonto National Forest. Set in the cool Pinal Mountains South of Pioneer Pass is the Squaw Springs Trail that leads to Pinal Peak along with the East Mountain Trail. These trails are fun for nature viewing, day hikes, and family outings.

At a Glance

Open Season:	May
Restrictions:	Stay limit 14 days, trailers under 18', fire in designated areas only. There is no trash service, Pack It In, Pack It Out. Dispose of waste properly, leave what you find. Only one camp-unit is handicap accessible with 5%-10% slopes over compacted dirt.
Closest Towns:	Miami & Globe
Water:	Not Available
Restroom:	4 vault toilets (Accessible)
Passes:	Not Required
Information Center:	Globe Ranger District (928)-402-6200

General Information

Directions:

This site is 9 miles south of Globe. From Globe, follow paved Jess Hayes Road to the junction of Icehouse Canyon Road/Forest Road (FR) 112 and Sixshooter Canyon Road/Forest Road (FR) 222. Continue on FR 112 for 2 miles to the junction of FR 55 and FR 112. Stay to the left and continue following FR 112 (which soon becomes unpaved) for another 6 miles to the site.

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Recreation Map

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Activities

Camping & Cabins

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Campground Camping

23 camp units with tables and fire pit grills

Fire Information	fire in designated areas only
No. of Sites	23
Reservation Info	First come, first serve, no reservations
No. of Accessible sites	One camp unit has a raised grill and table with one wheelchair accessible end. The site has grades ranging from 5% to 10% slopes over compacted dirt.

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Location

Latitude :

33.280279

Longitude :

-110.79694

Elevation :

5,900 feet