Tonto Lifts Closure

Tonto National Forest officials have lifted the closure order limiting public access to the Mogollon Rim & the Pinal Mountains.

The closure is no longer needed because fire danger has been reduced by increased moisture & humidity. These same wetter conditions have prompted officials to modify some of the fire restrictions which still cover the forest.

Developed campgrounds on the Payson Ranger District, including Ponderosa, Houston Mesa, Tonto Creek, Christopher Creek & Sharp Creek, are now allowing campfires in designated fire rings. Campfires are still prohibited on the Pleasant Valley & Globe ranger districts, which includes the Canyon Creek cluster of campgrounds, all campgrounds along the Young road & all of the campgrounds in the Pinal Mountains.

Campfires & charcoal use are still permitted on the Tonto’s lakes & rivers, but only on provided fire rings & pedestal grills at developed recreation sites.

For more info, visit the Tonto website at www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto or call 602-225-5200.