🏞️ River Swim
🟡 Moderate $8 Tonto Daily Pass or outfitter fee (~$25)
🌊 About Lower Salt River tubing corridor
Phoenix's classic summer tubing tradition on the Lower Salt River, with six Forest Service recreation areas and resident wild horses along an 18-mile stretch.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$8 Tonto Daily Pass or outfitter fee (~$25)
Water Temperature
💧 Warm river water
Water Type
River tubing & swimming (Lower Salt River)
Managed By
US Forest Service (Tonto National Forest) + Salt River Tubing outfitter
County
Maricopa County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Approx. Water Users Rd / Usery Pass area, Mesa, AZ
Access Notes:
Six developed recreation areas along an 18-mile stretch; wild horses often visible near dawn/dusk
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $8 Tonto Daily Pass or outfitter fee (~$25)
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace