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If you're lucky enough to be a metropolitan Phoenix resident or
visiting the area during tubing season, you can enjoy a wonderful day floating
down the Salt River. Come relax in the beautiful Tonto National Forest
surrounded by scenic desert, cacti, and mountains.
Tubing Season
Tubing season is usually from mid-May until mid-September,
7 days a week, weather permitting. However, the river water can
be surprisingly cold and feels best when the mercury hits 100
degrees or more.
News
4/18/09: Let's get ready to ruuummmble... opening weekend
is May 2nd and 3rd! Time for fun in the sun! Check out the new
shuttle service Jam Rock River Tours
that will keep a DUI from ruining your day - for only $20!
IMPORTANT! If you're planning to park in any of the parking
areas along the Salt River (other than the Salt River Recreation
parking lot), YOU MUST HAVE A TONTO PASS! The Forest Service has done away with the old parking pass
machines and require all vehicles to have a $6 Tonto Pass. You can't buy these things at the Salt River areas, either.
The three stores closest to the Salt River selling Tonto Passes are:
- Diamond Shamrock "Corner Store" at the S.W. corner of Power Rd & McDowell (map)
- Circle K at the N.E. corner of Power Rd & McKellips (map)
- Big 5 Sporting Goods at the N.W. corner of Power Rd. & McDowell Rd. in the Bashas Shopping Center (map)
(NOTE: They don't open until 10am on Sundays!!!!)
Don't get caught parking in one of the Salt River recreation areas without a pass. The fines are up to $100. For more
info on the Tonto Passes and where to buy them see their web site: Tonto National Forest - Tonto Pass
If you're tubing with Salt River Recreation and parking in their
parking lot, you don't need a Tonto Pass.
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