Can you reserve a site at Phon D Sutton?

No. Phon D Sutton is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Phon D Sutton

Facility · Arizona ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Tonto National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,341 ft
Elevation

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.

Getting there

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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33.54702, -111.65784 · 33°32'49.3"N 111°39'28.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 103°F in Jul, down to 63°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	64	67	74	82	91	101	103	102	97	87	74	63
Low °F	45	46	51	56	65	73	80	80	74	63	51	44
Precip in	1.4	1.3	1.3	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.8	1.3	0.8	0.6	0.7	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Phon D Sutton

Can you reserve a site at Phon D Sutton?: No. Phon D Sutton is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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