Best Bird Watching Area Mesa Near Me

4worldlovers: To be recognized as a premier education and recreation resource in Arizona while:

To promote awareness and appreciation of Arizona’s ecology and natural history, mainly desert and riparian environments, through:

Research and development of strategies to preserve and protect these unique environments

Interpretative Excellence (Indirect Education): To provide the best possible interpretative experience for all visitors seeking education and/or recreation-leisure time.

Education Excellence (Direct Education): To provide the best possible facilities to accommodate education experiences for lifelong learning.

4worldlovers: May 1 to October 31 - 5 am to 9 pm daily / November 1 to April 30 - 6 am to 8 pm daily

4worldlovers:
This site is a popular inner tube take-out point. This lush area is outstanding for birding. The Lower Salt River Nature Trail winds through an adjacent riparian area, allowing hikers to enjoy this unique habitat. The 15 Picnic tables/units are “grouped” under 6 separate shade ramadas.

Stay limit 1 day, trailers under 44', no motor boat allowed, pets must be on leash, no glass containers in the lower salt river area, caution: fallen trees and other materials in the river can trap swimmers and floaters, beware: alcohol, sun and water are a deadly combination.

The links below provide additional information on pricing and purchasing information.

Tonto Daily Pass (and Watercraft Sticker, if required). Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and retail vendors (please call for availability).

America the Beautiful Pass. Available at Tonto National Forest Offices and online at USGS.gov.

Tonto Fee Machine Pass. Nearest locations are as follows: Pebble Beach, Saguaro Del Norte, Palo Verde, and Phon D Sutton.

This site is located 16 miles northeast of Mesa. From Mesa, travel 7 miles east on the Superstition Freeway (US 60) to Power Road /Bush Highway/Forest Road (FR) 204 and turn north. Follow Bush Highway for 9 miles to FR 169, and turn left. Follow FR 169 for 1 mile to the site. The entire route is paved.

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