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Tonto Pass in Cave Creek, AZ
Find an authorized vendor near you, get directions, and buy your pass before you head out.
- 6 vendors in Cave Creek
- Closest site: Bartlett Lake (~25 min)
All Vendors in Cave Creek
Cave Creek is the closest town to Bartlett Lake — about 25 minutes to the marina via Cave Creek Road and Bartlett Dam Road. All six vendors here are Circle K locations, most of them strung along Cave Creek Road, so it's an easy grab on the way out. Pass types, pricing, and where passes are required →
Circle K #529529816 N. Tatum Blvd., Cave Creek
Circle K #55986210 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek
Four Sons Food Store #6025439 E. Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek
Shell Cave Creek31414 N. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek
Superpumper #144740 E. Dynamite Blvd., Cave Creek
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy a Tonto Pass in Cave Creek?
Cave Creek has 6 authorized Tonto Pass vendors, all Circle K stores along Cave Creek Road. It's the closest town to Bartlett Lake (~25 min to the marina).
How much is a Tonto Pass?
A Tonto daily pass costs $8 per vehicle per day. The annual Tonto Discovery Pass costs $80 and is valid for one year. The America the Beautiful Annual Pass ($80) also covers Tonto National Forest.
Where is a Tonto Pass required?
At most developed recreation sites in Tonto National Forest, including Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Apache Lake, Bartlett Lake, Roosevelt Lake, and trailheads along the Salt River and Verde River.
Can I buy a Tonto Pass online?
The daily pass ($8) is only sold at local vendors — not online. The annual Tonto Discovery Pass ($80) can be purchased at fs.usda.gov. The America the Beautiful Pass ($80/yr) is available at recreation.gov.
Buy Your Pass Before You Go
$8/day at authorized vendors, or see every pass type and where it's required.