Tonto Forest Recreational Closure (1 Viewer)

[LandCruiserPhil]

Tonto National Forest - Home

Tonto National Forest - Home

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Restricted Areas - Closed Developed Recreation Sites in The Southwestern Region
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Order, which reflects federal and state guidance to limit the spread of COVID-19, is to protect public health and safety.

IMPLEMENTATION:

1. This Order will be effective on March 24th, 2020 at 6:00pm and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2020, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
2. Any violation of this prohibition is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both (see 16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. § 357l(b)(6), 18 U.S.C. § 3581(b)(7)).
3. A complete list of the Restricted Areas, by name, is attached and made a part of this Order as Exhibit A. Maps identifying the Restricted Areas are attached and made a part of this Order as Exhibits Band C.
4. This Order supersedes, rescinds, and replaces any previous orders prohibiting the same acts covered by this Order.
5. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Southwestern Region Regional Office located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, telephone number 505-842-3292, and at the following website: https:/ /www.fs.usda.gov/main/r3/home

 

[Dimples]

Well at least it doesn't kill the access to state trust land.

 

[Saddletramp]

With the crowds we saw in Seven Springs, I’m not surprised even the reserved campground had people camped all along the wall outside the area

 

[-Spike-]

The key word is 'developed'. This does not mean the forest is closed, just the 'improved' areas. Dispersed recreation, such as OHV travel, is not affected.

 

[Somebodyelse5]

Thanks for posting this. I am going to assume, based on the map, that the entrance at butcher jones is closed... I would have definitely tried to get in there this weekend, that's my go to "go play in the desert quick" route.

 

[DSRTRDR]

entry at Butcher Jones was not closed Sunday - just sayin'

 

[blatant]

You can get down to the lake from 4pks rd as well

 

[Somebodyelse5]

entry at Butcher Jones was not closed Sunday - just sayin'

good to know, I really enjoy playing around down there by the coves

 

[DSRTRDR]

just learned from friends that Butcher Jones is closed off

 

[OffRoadScott]

just learned from friends that Butcher Jones is closed off

It does not surprise me it is a developed camping area, you can access the OHV from the rolls.

 

[-Spike-]

just learned from friends that Butcher Jones is closed off

I wouldn't expect it to re-open, ever. They've been threatening to close that gate for years, and were ready to do it soon. The plan is for people to use the Pobrecito entrance, or come in on Four Peaks Road. Now the question is whether or not the Pobrecito entrance is still open.

 

[BDUFPV]

I wouldn't expect it to re-open, ever. They've been threatening to close that gate for years, and were ready to do it soon. The plan is for people to use the Pobrecito entrance, or come in on Four Peaks Road. Now the question is whether or not the Pobrecito entrance is still open.

i do not know where the Pobrecito entrance is. can you please explain where it is.
thanks Brian

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

i do not know where the Pobrecito entrance is. can you please explain where it is.
thanks Brian

Just north of the Butcher Jones turn off

 

[OffRoadScott]

I wouldn't expect it to re-open, ever. They've been threatening to close that gate for years, and were ready to do it soon. The plan is for people to use the Pobrecito entrance, or come in on Four Peaks Road. Now the question is whether or not the Pobrecito entrance is still open.

I was up there earlier today 4/11 and seen people turning off into the Pobrecito entrance.

 

[BDUFPV]

I was able to find Probrecito, I never realized that was an entrance, but it looks like it would take a lot longer to get to the coves. it was open today. I took some pics of the maps at the entrance. I wish I saw them on my way in versus my way out, I had no idea where I was going.

 

[Arizona Jeff]

There is a shortcut from that goes from 1805 to 1863 to 1813. You need at least a rear locker and good tires to make the climb. It is an established trail but doesn't show up on forest maps. I've been out around Saguaro Lake the past two weekends and no cruisers. Where are you all hiding?

 

[Arizona Jeff]

Pobrecito entrance was open as of Sunday morning. Sycamore Creek is also open off the Bush Highway / Highway 87.

 

[DSRTRDR]

There is a shortcut from that goes from 1805 to 1863 to 1813. You need at least a rear locker and good tires to make the climb. It is an established trail but doesn't show up on forest maps. I've been out around Saguaro Lake the past two weekends and no cruisers. Where are you all hiding?

we've been out there several times, never saw another cruiser - Sunday afternoons and during the week

there are several shortcuts to the coves, actually

 

[Living in the Past]

While not closures all AZ National Forests have fire restrictions taking effect today. Notes
This is not because of the moisture Ithe forests but because besides not having resources right now to fire a large fire the number of personal required would social distancing almost impossible. For now the fire restrictions are in effect thru June 30th.

 

[blatant]

looks like BJ is open again. Not sure if this means the gate at the back is also open?

Tonto National Forest - Butcher Jones Day Use Area

Tonto National Forest - Butcher Jones Day Use Area

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