TONTO WHAT?

Fun Facts

Tonto Basin is located in Gila County and has an elevation of 2,238 feet (682 m)

*The Pleasant Vally War of 1886 took place in Tonto Basin

*There is a novel called “Tonto Basin” that was written in 1921 by novelist Zane Grey

*There is a loosely based movie about the original Tonto Basin Fued called “Tonto Basin Outlaws” from 1941.

*In 1933, a film based on Zane Grey’s novel was turned into a movie called “To the Last Man.”

*According to an NPR story about “The Lone Ranger,” the character of Tonto was inspired by Tonto Basin

LOCAL EATS & DRINKS

We might be biased, but we think eating local just tastes better!

*M&M Reno Creek Cafe: renocreekcafe.com

*Butcher Hook Restaurant: (928) 479-2712

*Big Daddy’s Pizza: (928) 479-3223

*Roosevelt Lake Marina Bar: www.rlmaz.com

*Dam Grill (928) 467-2180

*Boondocks (928) 467-2232

*Roosevelt Resort Park Restaurant & Bar: rooseveltresortpark.com

*Cactus Flats Bar: (928) 479-2233

*Jake’s Corner Bar: www.jakescornerrvpark.com

*Punkin Center Bar & Grill (928) 479-2627

GROCERY & SUPPLY STORES

Local businesses give a community its flavor and keeps it unique!

*Roosevelt Lake Marina Shipstore: www.rlmaz.com

*Dollar General: www.dollargeneral.com

*Tonto Basin Marketplace (IGA) & ACE Hardware:

*www.tontobasinchamber.org

*Sweetwater Tackle Co: (928) 479-2513

*The Hook Bait and tackle (928) 970-0528

*Kiwanis Thrift Store: (928) 479-2795