Recreation

Before you recreate on the Tonto National Forest, you are encouraged to make sure your desired destination is open. Review on the Conditions Report below and on the recreation site itself. Please understand that conditions can rapidly changed and priority will always be public safety on the ground over updating a recreation site status on the web page. The Interactive Visitor Map and Recreation.Gov information may be delayed as much as 24 hours.

If you are planning to visit the Tonto National Forest, we ask that you keep the following in mind:

• Please stay clear of fire operations.
• Know how to Prevent Wildfire.  
• Be a good steward of our shared public lands and natural resources.  Please recreate responsibly.
• Avoid crowded areas and parking illegally. The Tonto National Forest is one of most visited National Forests in the country. Visitors to recreation sites frequently exceed capacity in some areas.
• Recreation passes may be required.  
• Provide for their own hygiene and safety when using facilities.
  • There is no restroom cleaning in closed areas due to safety concerns.
  • Restroom cleaning may be limited in other areas; cleaning schedules will be posted at each site. 
  • This will also be the case for picnic tables and other areas that may be touched often by others.
• Use common courtesy and “Leave No Trace” at recreation sites to avoid creating a public health hazard for employees and other forest users. 
• Take the precautions recommended by the CDC, such as practicing social distancing and limiting group sizes. 

Recreation Conditions Report