Tonto National Forest ranger district and Forest Supervisor offices will be closed for the July 4 holiday on Tuesday. Normal operating hours – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – will resume on Wednesday, July 5.

Forest officials say they expect large numbers of visitors to the Tonto’s popular campgrounds and picnic areas over the weekend preceding July 4. The following information will help visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience.

Fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited on the Tonto National Forest. Also currently prohibited are:

Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building. (Smoking is prohibited in all federal buildings)

Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or wood or charcoal burning stove

Using an explosive

Operating or using any equipment powered by an internal combustion engine, except motor vehicles

Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.

Discharging a firearm, except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal, or tribal law and regulations.