--- title: Tonto National Forest Raising Campground Fees 60%-70% Based On Visitor Feedback description: "The Tonto National Forest is raising campground fees for areas operated by the agency itself from 60-70%.  The existing fees are between $10-20, and the new fees will be between $16-25.  The agency stated that: These changes are being implemented to assist the Tonto National Forest maintain and improve the level of service provided at […]" --- [Skip to main content](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/tonto-national-forest-raising-campground-fees-60-70#main) [![The Garden Law Firm P.C. Logo](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Garden%20Law%20Firm%20P.C.%20Logo.jpg?width=325&height=37&name=The%20Garden%20Law%20Firm%20P.C.%20Logo.jpg) ![The Garden Law Firm P.C. Logo](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Garden%20Law%20Firm%20P.C.%20Logo.jpg?width=325&height=37&name=The%20Garden%20Law%20Firm%20P.C.%20Logo.jpg) ![The Garden Law Firm P.C. 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Ninety-five (95%) of Tonto visitors did not want a reduction in recreation services, and understand the need to increase some fees in order to continue to provide recreational opportunities on one of the most visited national forests in the country. The new fees will be effective October 1, 2019. **Tags:** [Industry News](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/tag/industry-news) ![Kevin Garden](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kevin%20Garden%20of%20The%20Garden%20Law%20Firm%202024.jpg?width=50&height=50&name=Kevin%20Garden%20of%20The%20Garden%20Law%20Firm%202024.jpg) Post by [Kevin Garden](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/author/kevin-garden) Whether you're a large-scale concessioner, a small family business, a guide, an outfitter, or an individual doing business or recreating on federal land, Kevin Garden has the experience and perspective to help. 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