Tonto National Forest

Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:18PM MST until October 11 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

October 8th, 11:18 PM — 2:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

Lower Sycamore Temporary Target Shooting Prohibition Order For Public Health and Safety

A temporary target shooting closure order for Lower Sycamore on Saturday, Oct. 17, to protect the safety of participants in a volunteer cleanup event within the area.

State Route 260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order

Closure order due to construction activities associated with the SR260 Lion Springs Project conducted byArizona Department of Transportation on the Tonto National Forest.

Overview

Tonto National Forest is Arizona's largest national forest, spanning 2.9 million acres of diverse terrain from Sonoran Desert at 1,300 feet to pine forests along the Mogollon Rim at 7,900 feet. The forest is currently OPEN with no fire restrictions as of September 5, 2025. However, there is a temporary emergency equestrian closure in effect along the Lower Salt River area (effective December 6, 2025) due to Vesicular Stomatitis Virus detected in Salt River horses—horses, mules, burros, and donkeys are prohibited in affected areas, but all other recreation remains open. The forest features eight wilderness areas, multiple recreation areas, exceptional camping options (dispersed and developed), world-class trails, and year-round recreation from lake beaches to cool pine forests. A Washington Fire Emergency Closure remains in effect in limited areas. Christmas tree permits are currently available. The forest offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, camping, OHV use, fishing, and scenic drives across its varied ecosystems.

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