1:05 AM
— 5:15 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Arizona, including the following
areas, Dripping Springs, Globe/Miami, Mazatzal Mountains,
Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County,
Superior and Tonto Basin.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Abundant moisture over the area will combine with an incoming
weather system to provide for showers and thunderstorms on
Friday, some of which are expected to produce moderate to heavy
rainfall. Any strong thunderstorms will have the potential to
produce rainfall rates as high as 1-2 inches per hour. Localized
rainfall amounts of one to two inches are expected within the
Watch area on Friday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Summer hours will be in effect Thursday, May 1. The Lower Cliff Dwelling trail will open at 8:00 am and visitors must begin their hike by noon. The Visitor Center will remain open 8:00 am-4:00 pm. The Upper Cliff Dwellings will close for the Season.
Starting today, our Western National Parks Association Bookstore will no longer accept cash. We will accept all major credit or debit cards, including mobile payments.
Tonto National Monument accepts only electronic card payments for entrance fees. Electronic payment reduces transaction times, saves money, and improves accountability.
Effective Monday, May 12, 2025. Tonto National Monument will be under Stage Two fire restrictions. Burning Charcoal or Wood, including Smoking and Fireworks are prohibited in all areas within the park except for Liquid Petroleum or Propane stoves.
The Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail will close if temperatures exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit as issued by the National Weather Service.
Tonto National Forest
Closure order due to construction activities associated with the SR260 Lion Springs Project conducted byArizona Department of Transportation on the Tonto National Forest.
Tonto National Forest
Closure Order to implement repairs and improvements to the Horseshoe Dam Road previously damaged by severe flooding.
Tonto National Forest
The continuation for the Riverside Campground closure due to the 2024 Riverside Fire. The 2024 Riverside Fire caused severe damage to many trees, leaving some unstable, dead, or partially burned. These hazards create a risk of falling limbs or complete tree failure, making the area unsafe until…
Tonto National Forest
Due to the Canyon Lake drawdown all recreational sites around Canyon Lake including the marina and the lakebed will be closed. Apache Trail (SR 88) will remain open.
Tonto National Forest
Due to the construction of a new Tonto Creek bridge Upper and Lower Creek Campgrounds are closed until construction is completed. Additionally, Horton Creek Trailhead parking area is closed until construction is completed. An alternate route to Horton Creek Trail will be available from Derrick…
Tonto National Forest
Due to blasting in the Pinto Valley Mine area on the Globe Ranger District areas near the mine are closed for public safety.
Tonto National Forest
December 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. and will remain in effect seasonally each year from December 1 through June 30, until June 30, 2026, at 12 p.m.
Tonto National Forest
Recreational target shooting targets specifically manufactured for the purpose of target shooting are the only approved target types. (i.e. paper / cardboard silhouette, clay pigeons, steel targets, self-healing targets, etc.)All other materials not manufactured for the purpose to recreational…
Tonto National Forest
Please refer to the Coconino National Forest website for information regarding the closure of Forest Road (FR) 708, parking restrictions, and prohibitions on glass containers, camping, and campfires at the Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River during permit season from April 1-October 1. The four-mile…