Z-Granite Reef Improvements

The proposed Granite Reef Recreational Area is located on the Mesa Ranger District of the Tonto National Forest. The site serves as a day use area and access point to the Salt River, that is heavily used by multiple recreational groups. Lack of adequate parking on the site has led to dangerous parking occurring on the sides of the highway near the day use site. Due to the popularity of recreating on the Salt River and ever-increasing use along this corridor, this site needs a complete overhaul to maximize capacity in the parking area, control parking along the dangerous highway, and provide safer access points to the river.