Water Wheel Fire & Medical District
10603 N Houston Mesa Rd, Payson, AZ 85541

Tonto National Forest is implementing Stage II Fire Restrictions beginning Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 8:00 AM and continuing through October 31, 2026, unless lifted sooner.
🔥 Under Stage II Restrictions, the following are NOT allowed on National Forest lands:
❌ Campfires, charcoal fires, and wood-burning stoves
❌ Recreational shooting
❌ Smoking outside of approved areas
❌ Welding or open-flame torches
❌ Using chainsaws or other gas-powered equipment between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM
✅ Propane grills, camp stoves, and generators may still be used if they are operated safely in a cleared area.