Tonto Pass in Scottsdale, AZ
1 vendor selling Tonto National Forest day passes in Scottsdale · closest site: Bartlett Lake (~50 min).
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Cave Creek Ranger Station
40202 N. Cave Creek Rd., Scottsdale
Scottsdale has one Tonto Pass vendor — the Cave Creek Ranger Station, the official Forest Service district office for the southern Tonto. It's the most authoritative place to buy a pass and can answer questions about closures and conditions, but it keeps office hours (closed weekends). Pass types, pricing, and where passes are required →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy a Tonto Pass in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale has 1 authorized Tonto Pass vendor: the Cave Creek Ranger Station. As a Forest Service office, it's open weekdays only — for weekend pickups, drive a few minutes north to Cave Creek's Circle K locations.
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.