Apache Lake is one of several areas that will be free on Presidents' Day.
Getting outside for Presidents' Day just got a little easier: The Tonto National Forest announced it would waive day-use fees at a number of sites for the holiday. Free sites include Apache Lake, Roosevelt Lake, and Verde River, among others.
The public can access recreation sites gratis on 6 occasions this year.
Parts of the Tonto, Coronado, and Prescott National Forests will waive fees for National Get Outdoors Day, June 9.
Enjoy forest sites for free on 12 special occasions next year.
Entrance fees are waived at national parks and some national forest sites November 11 and 12.
The Tortilla Campground was shut down in December over water issues.
This year, the NPS waived entry fees 10 times. Next year they'll do it just 4.
Water treatment woes are behind the recent closure.
Remote sites near the Grand Canyon's North Rim are now open for reservations.
Officials are holding public meetings statewide to discuss higher fees at some forest sites.
