Tonto National Forest Closed July 4th Weekend Due To Wildfire Concerns

July 1, 2020

Officials closing Tonto National Forest July 2, Some lakes and forest roads will remain accessible Wildfires have...
Posted by U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest on Tuesday, June 30, 2020

The Tonto National Forest will close 6 a.m. on July 2, 2020 and will remain in effect until July 30 amid growing concerns of current wildfire conditions.

Some popular recreation sites & tourist destinations will remain open.

The following areas will remain open to the public (view more specific directions,here):

Roosevelt Lake
Bartlett Reservoir
Canyon Lake
Saguaro Lake and Lower Salt River
Tortilla Flat restaurant
Roosevelt Lakeview Mobile Home Park

Those who violate the order could be charged with a misdemeanor and could face a fine up to $5,000 or up to six months in jail.