Do you need a Tonto Pass for Butcher Jones?

Passes: A Tonto Daily Pass or Tonto Discovery Pass are required. Tonto Daily Passes may be purchased at the fee machines located at Pebble Beach, Saguaro Del Norte, Palo Verde, Phon D Sutton, or from a retail vendor. America the Beautiful Passes are only accepted at the PICNICKING SITES.

Why is Butcher Jones closed?

LONG-TERM CLOSURE: As of July 2021, this area is closed due to damage. For more information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tonto/recarea/?recid=35415.

Do I need a pass for Saguaro Lake?

Passes: America the Beautiful Passes are only accepted at the Picnicking Sites. For boating, a Tonto Daily Pass and Watercraft Sticker or Tonto Discovery Pass are required. Campground fees at various sites around Saguaro Lake might be separate from the Tonto Daily and Discovery pass.

Can you hike around Saguaro Lake?

Saguaro Lake Cliff is a 1.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Fort McDowell, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching.

Where is Butcher Jones recreation area in Arizona?

This site is 31 miles northeast of Mesa. From Mesa, take State Hwy. 87 for 27 miles. Turn south (right) on Bush Highway/Forest Road (FR) 204 and travel 2 miles to FR 166, and then turn left. Follow FR 166 for 2 miles to the site.

Is the Butcher Jones OHV trail closed in Arizona?

FIRE CLOSURE: As of June 2021 there are closures in this park or area due to wildfire. For more information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices.

How much does a day pass for the Butcher Jones trail cost?

$12 Tonto National Forest daily pass required. The trail has great views of Saguaro Lake. The Day Pass for Tonto National Forest is $8 and needs to be purchased ahead of time. One location that has the passes for sale is the Chevron gas station at the intersection of 87 and McDowell Street.

Where is Butcher Jones Trail in Tonto National Forest?

Butcher Jones Trail is a 4.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Tortilla Flat, Arizona that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. $12 Tonto National Forest daily pass required.