Some of the areas in Arizona have fees that need to be paid to recreate! Make sure you have these taken care of before you go exploring!
Bureau of Land Management BLM
Developed day use areas, visitor centers and some National Conservation Areas charge standard amenity fees, while developed campgrounds charge expanded amenity fees. The method of payment depends on the particular site, but commonly includes; fee envelope at the site, through a visitor contact station or visitor center, through an online reservation system, or by other electronic means.
Fee Free Days
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
(January 16) - Washington’s Birthday
(February 20) - Juneteenth National Independence Day
(June 19) - Great American Outdoors Day
(August 4) - National Public Lands Day
(September 23) - Veterans Day
(November 11)
- January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 22: First day of National Park Week.
- August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.
- September 23: National Public Lands Day.
- November 11: Veterans Day.
Fee Free Days
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
- First Day of National Park Week (usually around the middle to end of April)
- National Public Lands Day (usually at the end of September)
- Veterans Day.
Coronado National Forest
Passes can be purchased at all Ranger District Offices, the Forest Supervisor’s Office, at signed recreation sites, and from partnered vendors.
The following fees apply to all Forest fee areas:
- $8 per vehicle per day
- $10 per vehicle per week
- $40 per vehicle per year (valid for one year from date of purchase)
Tonto National Forest
Daily Passes $8.00
Tonto Daily Passes are available at Tonto National Forest offices and retail vendors across the Valley (please call retailers for availability). Tonto Daily Passes are hangtags, designed to be self-validating. Visitors scratch off the date and time of their visit upon reaching their forest destination. This design allows Tonto Daily Passes to be conveniently obtained in advance of forest visits. Passes expire 24 hours from time of validation.
Fee-free Days
- January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 22: First day of National Park Week.
- August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.
- September 23: National Public Lands Day.
- November 11: Veterans Day.
- January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 22: First day of National Park Week.
- August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.
- September 23: National Public Lands Day.
- November 11: Veterans Day.
- January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 22: First day of National Park Week.
- August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.
- September 23: National Public Lands Day.
- November 11: Veterans Day.
Prescott National Forest
Annual Pass (Sticker) $40 – Second Family Member additional Annual Prescott National Forest Pass (Sticker) $10.
Four Month Pass $20 – Second Family Member additional Annual Prescott National Forest Pass (Sticker) $10.
Day Pass $5 (Available at site.)
- January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 22: First day of National Park Week.
- August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.
- September 23: National Public Lands Day.
- November 11: Veterans Day.
Apache-Sitgreaves
There is are no fee for most areas or activities in the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest.
- January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 22: First day of National Park Week.
- August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.
- September 23: National Public Lands Day.
- November 11: Veterans Day.
Kaibab National Forest
The vast majority of areas and activities in the Kaibab National Forest are free to enjoy by members of the public. However, there are some fees for recreational sites and activities such as campgrounds, cabin rentals and recreational vehicle amenities.
- January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
- April 22: First day of National Park Week.
- August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.
- September 23: National Public Lands Day.
- November 11: Veterans Day.