Tonto National Forest News
Fires, restrictions, closures and other news on the Tonto NF.
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- Canyon Lake Reopens with Saturday Event, Mar. 1 Grand Re-Opening Celebration Completes Drawdown, Dam Maintenance Project
After nearly five months of inactivity because of lowered lake levels and maintenance work at Mormon Flat and Horse Mesa dams, Canyon Lake will spring back to life Saturday with a Grand Re-Opening Celebration Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
more... - Road damage from recent rains and floods may be encountered throughout forest
PHOENIX (Feb. 19, 2008) Due to recent rains and flooding causing road damage, forest visitors are urged to practice extreme caution while driving on forest roads and trails.
more... - EXTENDED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR RFA NOW CLOSED
PHOENIX (Feb. 19, 2008) Public comment period on Recreational Facility Analysis (RFA), which had been extended to Feb. 15, is now closed. To see the RFA in its entirety Tonto NF RFA link. To see the two archived RFA news releases Newsroom link.
more... - Cave Creek Ranger District road closures and openings
PHOENIX (Feb. 15, 2008) -- Closed: Due to recent flooding, Horse Shoe Dam Road, Forest Road (fs) 41, and Needle Rock Beach are closed. The road to Needle Rock and the Needle Rock campground is open. Open: The road to Needle Rock and the Needle Rock campground are open.
more... - 2008 NFMA PLANNING RULE
Mesa, Ariz. (Feb. 8, 2008) - Tonto National Forest officials have announced that Canyon Lake will be re-opened to recreational users on Sat., Feb. 9 tempered by strong safety warnings for boaters.
more... - Tonto National Forest announces re-opening of Canyon Lake Feb. 9 - tempered by boater safety warnings
Mesa, Ariz. (Feb. 8, 2008) - Tonto National Forest officials have announced that Canyon Lake will be re-opened to recreational users on Sat., Feb. 9 tempered by strong safety warnings for boaters.
more... - Tonto National Forest extends public comment period for Recreation Facility Analysis
PHOENIX (January 8, 2008) The Tonto National Forest announced today that forest recreation passes can now be bought via the forest internet site. This includes the half-price Tonto day passes for holders of the national Senior and Access passes. The national Interagency pass can be purchased only in conjunction with the Tonto upgrade.
more... - Most forest recreation passes can now be ordered on Tonto National Forest website
PHOENIX (January 8, 2008) The Tonto National Forest announced today that forest recreation passes can now be bought via the forest internet site. This includes the half-price Tonto day passes for holders of the national Senior and Access passes. The national Interagency pass can be purchased only in conjunction with the Tonto upgrade.
more... - Tonto National Forest seeks public comment on Recreation Facility Analysis
PHOENIX (November 27, 2007) - The Tonto National Forest has drafted a proposed five-year program of work for recreation facilities and is seeking public input.
more... - Christmas tree-cutting tags sold out at Tonto National Forest;
1,200 tags remain on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
PHOENIX (November 26, 2007) - All over-the-counter Christmas tree tags at the Tonto National Forest have been sold. Approximately 1,200 are still available at the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests: 928-333-4301.
more... - Limited Christmas tree-cutting tags remain
PHOENIX (November 21, 2007) - Only 45 Christmas Tree-cutting tags remain for the Apache-Sitgreaves and Kaibab national forest tree-cutting areas. The tags, which did not sell through the Sale-by-Mail Christmas Tree-cutting program, are for sale at the Tonto National Forest Supervisors Office, 2324 East McDowell Road in Phoenix, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is closed Thanksgiving Day.
more... - Christmas tree-cutting tags now available over the counter
PHOENIX (November 19, 2007) - Approximately 380 Christmas Tree-cutting tags remain available for the Apache-Sitgreaves, Kaibab, Prescott and Tonto national forest tree-cutting areas. These tags, which did not sell through the Sale-by-Mail Christmas Tree-cutting program, will be offered for sale beginning today at the Tonto National Forest Supervisors Office, 2324 East McDowell Road in Phoenix. Tags will be on sale from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
more... - Christmas Tree Program Update
Phoenix (Nov. 14, 07) - Incoming mail containing payment is still being opened and processed. We are backlogged one week and hope to finish by Monday, November 19. Please be patient while your tags are being processed and mailed.
more... - Upper Salt River rafting permits available on Tonto National Forest
Phoenix, Ariz. (Nov. 15, 2007) Rafting permit applications for the Upper Salt River Canyon Wilderness are now available from the Tonto National Forest.
more... - HAIGLER FIRE
Phoenix (October 26, 2007) - The Haigler Fire has burned about 600 acres and is approximately 40% contained. Locals may expect to see smoke this afternoon and evening as the firefighters fortify firelines by conducting burnout operations on the west side of the fire.
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