The Tonto NF features some of the most rugged and inherently beautiful land in the country. With nearly 600,000 acres of wilderness, there’s a place for you to escape the rigors of modern society.
Sonoran Desert cacti and flat lands slowly give way to the highlands of the Mogollon Rim. This variety in vegetation and range in altitude — from 1,300 to 7,900 feet — offers outstanding recreational opportunities throughout the year, whether it’s lake beaches or cool pine forests.
Plan Your Trip
 Recreation Unforgettable experiences are waiting! Eight lush wilderness areas, scenic flowing rivers, the Mongollon Rim’s 200-miles of beauty and some of the best trails in the country. Find Your Adventure |  Camping The Tonto has you covered whether you prefer open-air, tent, camper, group, RV, horse, dispersed or campground camping. Stargazing is an added bonus. Find Your Spot |  Find Your Way Interactive, downloadable and print maps of National Forests and National Grasslands in Arizona and New Mexico. Maps & Brochures |
Discover More about the Tonto National Forest
The Tonto National Forest manages important habitats for a variety of wildlife, fish and rare plants.
Caring for the Land
The forest also manages mines, roads and trails, riparian and wilderness areas, ranges, rivers and water, like Fossil Creek and Lower Salt River. Learn more about land management projects like the Four Forest Restoration Initiative and the revised Forest Plan.
