Tonto National Forest Fee Change Tomorrow

Daily use & camping fees at some of the most popular recreation sites on the Tonto National Forest will change tomorrow. The changes will affect the popular chain of lakes recreation sites & campgrounds that stretch from Roosevelt Lake to the Lower Salt River Recreation Area on the Salt River, the Bartlett & Horseshoe Lake recreation areas on the Verde River & the Seven Springs Recreation Area north of Cave Creek. For day use sites & shoreline access areas, daily fees will be $6 per vehicle & $4 per watercraft. Most agency-managed campground fees will also be changed to match day use fees. Current charges of $10 per night for a single or $15 per night for a double unit will change to a standard charge of $6 per vehicle & $4 per watercraft at all sites.