Tonto National Forest - Alerts & Closures

Closures and Restrictions on the Tonto National Forest

Alerts

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EVACUATIONS: 136th Street to 144th Street to Dove Valley Rd to Tonto Boundary
Date(s): Jun 28, 2024
NEVER Bring or Use Fireworks on Federal Lands. It is Illegal.
Date(s): Jun 26, 2024 - Jul 7, 2024
03-12-00-24-24 Emergency Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Entire Forest
Date(s): Jun 3, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024
03-04-06-23-25 Verde River Fire and Waste Prohibitions
Date(s): Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 1, 2028
03-12-03-23-39 Lower Salt Special Occupancy Use Order
Date(s): Nov 27, 2023 - Nov 26, 2028
03-00-23-002 Region 3 Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
Date(s): Jun 1, 2023 - May 31, 2026
03-00-23-001 Region 3 Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
Date(s): Jun 1, 2023 - May 31, 2026
Regional Motor Vehicle Code
Date(s): May 31, 2023 - Jun 1, 2026

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Closures

03-12-01-24-29 Riverside Fire Closure Order
Date(s): Jun 19, 2024 - Aug 1, 2024

Forest Order: 03-12-01-24-29 Riverside Fire Closure Order
03-12-03-24-26 Adams Fire Emergency Closure Revision
Date(s): Jun 17, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024

Forest Order: 03-12-03-24-26 Adams Fire Emergency Closure Revision
03-12-06-24-27 Tonto Creek Crossing Road Closures
Date(s): Jun 16, 2024 - Jun 15, 2034

Forest Order: 03-12-06-24-27 Tonto Creek Crossing Road Closures
03-12-03-22-34 Bulldog Camping Closure Order
Date(s): Jan 12, 2023 - Jan 12, 2026
03-12-01-22-26 Rattlesnake Cove Recreation Fishing Dock Closure
Date(s): Sep 29, 2022 - Oct 1, 2024
03-12-01-24-28 Wildcat Safety Recovery Closure Order
Date(s): Jun 21, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024

Forest Order: 03-12-01-24-28 Wildcat Safety Recovery Closure Order
03-12-06-24-10 Davis Wash Closure Closure Order
Date(s): Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2029

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Conditions

Weather

The National Weather Service updates weather condition continually.

Water Conditions

The Salt River Project Waterflow website has detailed water conditions for the Tonto National Forest's reservoirs and rivers which are updated daily.

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Public Notices

Payson Ranger District Special Restrictions for Occupancy and Use

Order and Maps

Purpose

The purpose of the Order is to protect sensitive riparian areas and other Forest resources and values while organizing and managing recreational OHV use.

Implementation

This Order becomes effective at 12:00 pm (noon) on April 22, 2019, and shall remain in effect until April 21, 2024, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.