Tag Archives: Tonto National Forest Service

PHOENIX, March 2, 2018—.  Tonto National Forest fire specialists will continue to conduct prescribed fire treatments on approximately 1,566 acres in areas north of Payson, starting on Monday, March 5, and continuing through Friday, March 9, 2018.  The treatment areas are located north of Payson, northwest of Whispering Pines, and southwest of Verde …

PAYSON, Arizona –  Tonto National Forest fire specialists will begin eliminating a combined total of about 200 acres of vegetative debris piles on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, near Pyeatt Draw Road and Control Road 64 in the Diamond Point summer homes area.  Residents and visitors can expect to see and smell moderate …

Selects Proposed Action The Tonto National Forest has reached a final decision regarding the adoption of a management plan for the Apache Leap Special Management Area (SMA). Forest Supervisor Neil Bosworth recently signed a Decision Notice to implement the Proposed Action for the Apache Leap SMA management plan. The Proposed …

The water system at Tortilla campground is once again operational, resulting in the Forest Service’s decision to reopen the campground on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. The Forest Service closed Tortilla campground earlier in December, citing challenges in maintaining the water treatment facilities for the campground and the need to preserve the …

Forest Service offices will close for upcoming federal holidays December 21, 2017 — The holiday season is in full swing, and the Tonto National Forest still has a few Christmas tree permits available.  The last day to purchase a permit is Friday, Dec. 22.  The deadline for cutting a tree is midnight on Dec.24.  Permits can …

For Immediate Release. Forest officials have implemented the following changes to campsites in the Tonto Basin Ranger District. Roosevelt Lake Bermuda Flat shoreline camping closed November 15, 2017, in observance of a seasonal wildlife closure. It is scheduled to reopen February 15, 2018 Cholla Bay shoreline is now open to provide …

As part of the Forest’s ongoing strategy to reduce catastrophic wildfire danger in Rim County, Tonto National Forest fire specialists are planning to conduct a 1,479-acre broadcast prescribed fire treatment in the Clay Springs area between forest roads 411 and 128.  Ignitions will commence on Monday, Nov. 6, and continue through Wednesday, …

All Tonto National Forest offices will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017, in observance of Columbus Day. Offices will resume normal business hours Tuesday, October 10. For localized information, contact one of the following Ranger District offices during regular business hours: Tonto National Forest Ranger District Offices:   Cave Creek Ranger …

Fee machines have been installed and are available to pay fees for overnight camping on the Mesa, Cave Creek, Globe and Tonto Basin ranger districts.  Timber Camp Campground, on the Globe Ranger District, and Burnt Corral, Cholla, Frazier Horse, Schoolhouse and Windy Hill campgrounds are currently open on the Tonto …