2011 "fee free" dates
Phoenix (Sept. 20) - Tonto National Forest recreation specialists annoounced today that they are joining other agencies included under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act in hosting two more "fee free" events, with the next "fee free" day on National Public Lands Day, September 24.
This year’s remaining fee waiver dates are as follows:
· National Public Lands Day – Saturday, September 24
· Veterans’ Day – Friday, November 11
Day-use fees will be waived at all standard amenity fee sites operated by the forest for these listed dates.
During all other times, the Tonto Pass is required at more than 50 recreation sites including Salt and Verde river locations, boat launch ramps, swimming areas, day use areas, and campgrounds.
A list of Tonto Pass vendor locations is available at the Tonto National Forest website, www.fs.usda.gov/tonto or call the Tonto National Forest at 602-225-5200.
The U.S. Forest Service mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land and is the world’s largest forestry research organization.
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