Salt River Canyon Wilderness Area

This Wilderness contains approximately 32,100 very rugged acres and was established in 1984. The Salt River and its spectacular canyon bisect the wilderness for its entire length. Elevations range from 2,200 feet at the canyon's lower end to 4,200 feet on White Ledge Mountain. This area can be visited practically any time; however, there are no maintained trails within the entire wilderness. Travel is basically done by raft or kayak during the short and dangerous river-running season.

A Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) for experienced river-runners is available from the Globe Ranger Station. This Recreation Opportunity Guide (22 pages), provides information about the river, including descriptions of the rapids. For further information on the whitewater rafting application process, and information on the Salt River Canyon contact the Globe Ranger Station, or Tonto Forest Supervisor's Office.

Mandatory Visitor Permits for river-running are
required between March 1 and May 15.

For more information, go to Upper Salt River Visitor Permit Information.

For information concerning guided trips through this Wilderness, go to Guided Trips.

Our WILDERNESS FAQs page has answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding Wilderness Areas.

Activities such as prospecting and treasure troving are limited. For more information, go to Other Wilderness Activities.

All of our Wilderness Areas adhere to the LEAVE NO TRACE policy.

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