Picture Mountain RV Park

08/07/2024

Just able to get enough service to post, updated time of restoration is now midnight. Stay cool as you can everyone.

* updated to 2am, fingers crossed for sooner!

08/06/2024

With everything else going on, we have the possibility of some severe weather tomorrow. Make sure to secure what you don't want blown away!

After a relatively quiet Monday, we are expecting a more active day on Tuesday. Thunderstorms are forecast to develop over higher terrain around noon and move toward the southwest. As the storms move into a more unstable environment over Yavapai and Gila counties, some could become severe with wind gusts up to 60 mph and localized hail up to 1" in diameter. Keep an eye to the sky Tuesday!

08/05/2024

Watching these guys work is really impressive. Hoping for a quick mop up on this too close to home

08/01/2024

Always wanted to go here!

08/01/2024

08/01/2024

Our office will be closed Thursday (Aug 1) - Monday (Aug 5) while our hard working camp host takes a much needed break!

If there is an emergency, my number will be listed on the office door for assistance.
-Chenoa 😁

07/29/2024

Yeesh! The 188 is BUSY with the detoured traffic. Be careful traveling folks!

07/29/2024

Incidents Page of for the Inciweb site.

07/28/2024

The highway is closed due to firefighting efforts! We will try and stay updated on the happenings that might affect Tonto Basin.

07/25/2024

Looks like it's almost here ⛈️

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for portions of Arizona until 9 PM MST. The main threat will be for damaging winds, potentially as high as 70 mph.

07/21/2024

07/19/2024

Whoa big winds! Fingers crossed for some rain 🤞🏼

07/14/2024

Multiple areas set to SET and GO. Stay alert!

Update:
Size: 8,000-10,000 acres
Cause: Lightning
Resources: 6 engines, two interagency hotshot crews, two type 2 crews, one ambulance, three type 1 helicopters with two type 1 helicopters enroute and more resources on order.

Several communities and KV power lines are threatened and emergency alert notifications have been issued for READY, SET, GO status for the following areas:

Roosevelt Lakeview RV Park: SET
Roosevelt Lake Marina: SET
Tonto National Monument: GO
Black Brush Ranch: GO
Cross-P Ranch: GO
Reevis Mountain School: GO

The following Tonto Basin Recreation sites are in GO status:
Cottonwood Cove Picnic Area
Fraser Horse Camp and Group Site
Windy Hill Campground (the boat ramp will remain open)
Schoolhouse Campground (boat ramp closed)
Grapevine Campground (boat ramp closed)
(Cholla and Windy Hill boat ramps open for use)

The Tonto Basin Ranger Station is closed until further notice due to the fire.

The READY, SET, GO system steps guide Arizonans to get READY by preparing now for what threatens their community, be SET by maintaining awareness of significant danger and to GO, evacuate immediately when the danger is current and life-threatening. For more information or to sign up for alert notifications visit: https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go

The Central West Zone Type 3 Incident Command Team will be in-briefed this afternoon at 4 p.m. and will assume command of the at 6 p.m. A Complex Incident Management Team will be ordered later this morning as fire activity has escalated. The team has established a fire information phone number for the : (928) 295-1514.

Please continue to follow us for updates and remember to sign up for your County Emergency Notification System. The system allows you to be quickly notified of emergency evacuations. To learn more about the Arizona Emergency Information Network visit and to sign up go to ein.az.gov

07/11/2024

Information on the fire north of Payson.

Are you seeing smoke in Payson?

It is the from the Pius Fire that is on the U.S. Forest Service - Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, approximately 20 mile north east of Payson.

For the latest information on the follow the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest page and checkout their InciWeb page at https://inciweb.fs2c.usda.gov/incident-information/azasf-pius-fire.

For air quality go to https://fire.airnow.gov/.

07/09/2024

Sick of hearing about heat? I certainly am. Luckily changes are coming, with the monsoon returning by the end of the week!

07/06/2024

4:31 P.M. UPDATE: All lanes are now open.

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4:20 P.M. UPDATE: The left lanes have reopened in both directions on SR 87; the northbound right lane remains closed. There is no estimated time to reopen the right lane.

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*CLOSURE*

SR 87 northbound is closed south of Payson due to a brush fire at milepost 231. The southbound left lane is also closed.

Expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway.

For real-time traffic info, check az511.gov and the AZ511 app:
📱 Apple: http://apple.co/3iOziwq
📱 Android: http://bit.ly/3R4iMHt

07/03/2024

We have short term rentals available for the holiday weekend! Give us a call at 928-951-4623

06/23/2024

Hoping for a good monsoon season myself

Well folks, we're in it early and now, we're in it to win it! The Monsoon Season is here. Expect daily chances for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms to continue well into next week. Heavier storms may produce small hail and localized flooding.

06/23/2024

4 dozen eggs just dropped at the clubhouse!

06/09/2024

Late drop off, but eggs are in the clubhouse! Lots of fun colors from the girls this year

06/07/2024

Thankfully yesterday's power outage wasn't too long. Please take the time today and look over your space, your generators, and what might need freshened up in the event we lose power for longer in the coming summer.

06/07/2024

Had to lose power on the hottest day so far... APS text said 9:00pm restoration, fingers crossed for sooner!

06/02/2024

We've made it quite a while with mild weather, but it looks like summer is showing its face this coming week. Remember that we tend to run closer to Valley temperatures here in the Basin and be prepared with extra water and shade! ☀️

The hottest weather of the season so far is headed our way this week. Right now the hottest day looks like Thursday, and an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for areas below 4000 feet elevation in the Grand Canyon, Marble/Glen Canyons, and the Yavapai County valleys including Verde Valley. Some increasing clouds and storm chances could provide a bit of relief by Fri/Sat - stay tuned for more info on that!

06/02/2024

An update on our most recent fire

06/02/2024

Small egg drop this morning at clubhouse. I am out of cartons. If you could please return any I would appreciate it.

05/28/2024

Updating hours as of June 2nd down at the Butcher Hook Bar and Grill

05/26/2024

🥚Big egg drop in the clubhouse! 🥚
18 packs are $4
Dozens are $3

Sorry it's late, my days are running together and I didn't realize it's already Sunday.

05/22/2024

Fire restrictions beginning Thursday

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service (Tonto National Forest) is entering into Emergency Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective this Thursday May 23, 2024, at 0800. Please see the attached Order from the Forest Service and map of the area. This will affect our burn permitting, we will...

05/16/2024

Alright, I have to admit that sometimes AI is fun 😂