They just opened one lane on 87 from Mesa to Payson yesterday at noon, I'm going up tomorrow with some equipment and culverts to Christopher creek, hope to get up and pick a spot on the rim.
Anyway, things are in turmoil in the forests, at this point it's still open on top but lots of camping closures on the Tonto and restrictions. With these fires they could close all the forests at any time.
We are planning to camp on the Apache/Sitgraves NF a few miles above the Tonto NF.
Facemasks in public places are now required in many cities and counties in Az, Payson is one that some may drive through, be prepared.
Group size may still be restricted on the forest or may not, I think it was ending June 26th unless it's extended, we need to be prepared to 'stretch' out camp if needed.
Kent
