Is Tonto Creek Open?

Area Status: Open The union of Tonto and Horton Creeks is at the north end of the campground. Fishing in both creeks is a popular sport. The trailheads for Horton Creek Trail 285 and Derrick Trail 33 are located in the campground.

Is camping allowed in Tonto National Forest?

Permits For Camping: The Tonto Daily Pass, Discovery Passes, and Interagency Passes are no longer accepted for camping within Tonto National Forest. Instead, America the Beautiful, Interagency Senior, or Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount on camping permits in Tonto National Forest.

Are there fish in Tonto Creek?

Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery produces and stocks about 165,000 catchable rainbow trout and 400,000 brook and cutthroat trout each year, plus about 150,000 of Arizona’s state fish-the Apache trout.

Where is Tonto Creek?

Arizona
Tonto Creek is a 72.5-mile-long (116.7 km) stream located in the Mogollon Rim area of the state of Arizona on the north edge of the Tonto National Forest. The closest town, Payson, is 18 miles (29 km) away.

Is Bear Flats open?

Area Status: Open An old jeep trail that is very easy to follow, the first quarter mile after leaving the Bear Flat Trailhead is steep, but passing through an unexpected grove of mixed conifer rewards the visitor.

What is Tonto Basin?

Tonto Basin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gila County, Arizona, United States. The population was 1,424 at the 2010 United States Census, up from 840 in 2000. Within Tonto Basin is located the unincorporated community of Punkin Center.

Can you camp for free in Tonto National Forest?

Purchase of passes or permits is not required for boondocking (dispersed camping) inside Tonto National Forest. Developed campgrounds, however, may require per-night fees, depending on the campground.

Is the Mogollon Rim open for camping?

Area Status: Open Mogollon Campground, although not directly in the Woods Canyon Recreation area, sits just outside and is only two miles from the lake.

Where can I fish in Tonto Creek?

Tonto Creek Fish Species General attractor dries with small nymph or midge droppers will get it done on most days. The best place to fish this creek is hidden pools at higher elevations where the water is cooler and the trout are larger.

Is Willow Springs Lake open?

Area Status: Open The lake is set in the tall pines at 7,600 foot elevation. Willow Springs Lake has a surface area of 150 acres and is stocked with trout regularly from Spring through Fall. Boats with motors up to 10 hp are permitted on this lake. There is no fee for day use or to launch a boat.

Does Tonto Creek run year round?

Tonto Creek is a year round stream with a considerable water flow that has formed a deep, remote and often narrow canyon below the Mogollon Rim in central Arizona, one of dozens of similar ravines like West Clear Creek and Oak Creek near Sedona.

Does Christopher Creek run year round?

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) stocks this part of Christopher Creek bi-weekly from spring until fall, creating fairly good fishing from May 1 through late August or early September. Little more than a thread of water, this tiny brook begins at about 8,100 feet on the rim and runs for 3.3 miles.

Where is upper Tonto Creek Campground in AZ?

Travel one mile and turn right into the site. With an elevation over a mile-high, Upper Tonto Creek Campground’s crisp, fresh air and vibrant views are a joy to behold. The facility is tucked along the banks of the spring-fed Tonto Creek, which passes just below the Mogollon Rim.

Where to go fishing in Tonto National Forest?

Fishing in both creeks is a popular sport. The trailheads for Horton Creek Trail 285 and Derrick Trail 33 are located in the campground. Both of these trails access the Highline National Recreation Trail (#31). Tonto Fish Hatchery is four miles north of Highway 260 on Forest Road 289.

Where is the parking area for Tonto Creek?

Just east of Mile Marker 269 (at Kohl’s Ranch) turn left (north) on Forest Road (FR) 289. Travel 4 miles to the parking area just outside the entrance to the fish hatchery. FR 289 parallels Tonto Creek most of the way to the hatchery. Park in the lot. Please respect private property along the creek.

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