Upper Wolf Creek Group

Flood Warning issued November 2 at 12:54AM MST until November 2 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues along the Verde River. * WHERE...The Verde River in Yavapai and Gila counties... * WHEN...Until 800 PM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Structures are flooded. Roads are closed and impassable due to flooding. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1248 AM MST, the Verde River near Clarkdale and near Camp Verde remain above major flood stage. Emergency management has reported evacuations along the Verde River. Flooding is already occurring. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Verde River. - For Verde River at Verde River near Camp Verde: At 11:00pm the stage was 23.51 feet. Flood Stage is 17.0 feet. Forecast: A crest of 23.97 feet is expected at 2:00am Monday. Impacts: At 17.0 feet: Water begins to flood sites and lower road at Verde River RV Resort and Cottages. At 19.0 feet: Flooding begins in Horseshoe Bend area just upstream of Camp Verde. Several properties and homes begin to flood along the Verde River downstream in Camp Verde to Beasley Flat area. At 21.0 feet: Inundation of homes along the Verde River from the Horseshoe Bend area upstream of Camp Verde to the Beasley Flat area. For Verde River at Clarkdale: At 11:00pm the stage was 22.72 feet. Flood Stage is 12.0 feet. Forecast: A crest of 20.91 feet is expected at 12:00am Monday. Impacts: At 15.0 feet: Flooding of River Day Use Area on Owl Road at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Flooding of ECO Farm, Rio Verde RV Park, and homes along Bates Road and Rocking Chair Ranch Road in Cottonwood begins. At 20.0 feet: Widespread flooding of low-lying homes and roadways along the Verde River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Verde Village, Clarkdale, Middle Verde, Verde Lakes, Mountain View Estates, Bignotti, Bridgeport, Childs Power Plant, Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Fort Verde State Historic Park, Tuzigoot National Monument, Rockin' River Ranch State Park, Chalk Mountain and Sunset Mountain. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 11:44PM MST until November 2 at 5:45AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Coconino County in north central Arizona... Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 545 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. Roads are closed and impassable due to flooding. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1136 PM MST, Stream gauges continue to report elevated flow in Big Chino Wash, Williamson Valley Wash, and Ash Creek. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Ash Creek, Cienega Creek, Willow Creek, Agua Fria River, Lynx Creek, Little Ash Creek, Williamson Valley Wash, Verde River, Ash Fork Draw, and Big Chino Wash. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Williamson Valley, Paulden, Ash Fork, Agua Fria National Monument, Drake, Kaibab Estates West, Flower Pot, Perkinsville, Yavapai County Fairgrounds, Dugas, Crookton, Cedar Mill, Fain Lake, Granite Mountain Wilderness and Woodchute Mountain. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between mile markers 132 and 147. State Route 69 between mile markers 284 and 290. Business Interstate 40 near mile marker 146. Interstate 17 between mile markers 269 and 280. State Route 89 between mile markers 322 and 363. State Route 89A between mile markers 322 and 335. This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Powell Springs Campground, Texaco Hillside RV Campground and Mountainview Park. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 8:40PM MST until November 2 at 2:45AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Granite Creek in Yavapai County... * WHEN...Until 245 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of Granite Creek is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 838 PM MST, river gauges along Granite Creek reported falling water levels, but remained above flood stage near downtown. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Granite Creek. - For Granite Creek at Prescott: At 2:45pm the stage was 11.0 feet. Flood Stage is 11.0 feet. Impacts: At 11.0 feet: Flooding begins at AC Williams Granite Creek Park upstream of gage. Low lying patios along Granite Creek in downtown Prescott flood. - For Granite Creek near Prescott: At 2:30pm the stage was 10.33 feet. Flood Stage is 11.0 feet. Forecast: Water levels are expected to continue to fall. Impacts: At 11.0 feet: Minor flooding. Lowland overflow. Bridge at Industrial Way overtopped. Trails and bridges in Watson Woods Riparian Preserve inundated. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Prescott, Chino Valley, Ponderosa Park, Downtown Prescott, Oak Knoll Village, Whipple, Prescott Regional Airport, Goldwater Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir and Watson Lake. - This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... White Spar Campground, Acker Park, AC Williams Granite Creek Park and Watson Lake Park. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 8:35PM MST until November 2 at 12:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Oak Creek in Coconino and Yavapai counties... * WHEN...Until noon MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads are closed and impassable due to flooding. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 834 PM MST, water levels along Oak Creek have fallen, but remain at action stage in Sedona and above moderate flood stage in Cornville. Additional rises will be possible overnight given the additional rainfall upstream. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Oak Creek. - - For Oak Creek at Sedona: At 7:45pm the stage was 12.88 feet. Flood Stage is 14.0 feet. Forecast: A crest is expected late tonight, falling below action stage by Monday morning. Impacts: At 5.0 feet: Multiple private low water crossings and bridges over Oak Creek above Sedona become impassable. At 7.0 feet: Likely to cause minor flooding downstream in Page Springs area near stream gage OACA3 4 to 6 hours later. At 13.0 feet: Stream reaches terrace under Tlaquepaque bridge. Low water crossings closed. - For Oak Creek at Cornville: At 8:00pm the stage was 16.93 feet. Flood Stage is 8.0 feet. Forecast: A crest is expected late tonight, falling below flood stage late Monday morning. Impacts: At 7.0 feet: Flooding begins to inundate lower terrace of RV park upstream of Page Springs Road Bridge. At 8.0 feet: Flooding of lower terrace of RV park upstream of Page Springs Road Bridge. At 9.0 feet: Hiking trails along banks of creek affected. Portions of residential yards flooded. At 12.0 feet: Significant flooding of RV park near Page Springs Rd. At 17.0 feet: Inundation begins to affect fish hatchery across from gauge site. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sedona, Cornville, Jordan, Page Springs, Indian Gardens, Pine Flats, Uptown Sedona, Sedona Airport, Red Rock State Park, Slide Rock State Park, West Fork of Oak Creek, Cathedral Rock and Oak Creek Vista Overlook. - This includes the following highways... State Route 179 between mile markers 310 and 313. State Route 89A between mile markers 374 and 393. This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Manzanita Campground, Pine Flat Campground, Cave Springs Campground and Windmill Park. This includes the following swimming holes... Pumphouse Wash, Slide Rock, Encinoso, Grasshopper Point, Midgely Bridge, Buddha Beach "Red Rock Crossing", Crescent Moon Ranch and Mormons Crossing. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 8:29PM MST until November 2 at 8:30AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Wet Beaver Creek and Dry Beaver Creek in Coconino and Yavapai counties... * WHEN...Until 830 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Structures are flooded. Roads are closed and impassable due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 828 PM MST, emergency management reported that water levels were 6 feet below the bridge over Montezuma Ave. 150 to 200 homes have been reported to be impacted by flooding in the Lake Montezuma and Rimrock areas. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... West Clear Creek, Grief Hill Wash, Rarick Canyon, Russell Wash, Dry Beaver Creek, Verde River, Walker Creek, Brady Canyon, Oak Creek, Beaver Creek and Long Canyon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Village of Oak Creek, Lake Montezuma, Rimrock, Montezuma Castle National Monument, McGuireville, Stoneman Lake, Montezuma Well, Bell Crossing/The Crack, T-Bar Ranch, Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site, Lawrence Crossing, Munds Mountain Wilderness, Wet Beaver Wilderness, Apache Maid Mountain and Bell Rock. - This includes the following highways... State Route 179 between mile markers 299 and 309. This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Wet Beaver Creek Campground. This includes the following swimming holes... Wet Beaver Creek Day Use Area and Bell Crossing "The Crack". - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 7:52PM MST until November 2 at 7:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Volunteer Canyon and Sycamore Creek in Coconino and Yavapai counties.. * WHEN...Until 700 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 747 PM MST, Stream gauges upstream of Sycamore canyon continued to report elevated flow, thus additional rises can be expected along Sycamore Creek through the overnight. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Volunteer Wash and Sycamore Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Camp Navajo, Sycamore Canyon Wilderness, Parsons Spring, Sycamore Point and Sycamore Canyon. - This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Taylor Cabin Line Camp. This includes the following swimming holes... Parsons Spring. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 7:40PM MST until November 2 at 2:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Wet Beaver Creek and Dry Beaver Creek in Coconino and Yavapai counties... * WHEN...Until 200 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Structures are flooded. Roads are closed and impassable due to flooding. Deadly flooding over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 737 PM MST, river gauges reported falling, but still elevated flow across much of northern Gila county. Emergency management reports evacuation still taking place along Tonto Creek near Gisela. Flooding is already occurring. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Pine Creek, East Verde River, Tonto Creek, Fossil Creek, and Haigler Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Payson, Star Valley, Pine, Strawberry, Mesa Del Caballo, Gisela, Round Valley, East Verde Estates, Deer Creek, Tonto Village, Oxbow Estates, Beaver Valley Estates, Fort McDonald, Christopher Creek, Hunter Creek, Ellison Creek Cascades, Kohls Ranch, Whispering Pines, Washington Park and Jakes Corner. - This includes the following highways... State Route 260 between mile markers 251 and 284. State Route 188 between mile markers 267 and 276. State Route 87 southbound between mile markers 241 and 251. State Route 87 between mile markers 233 and 282. This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Upper Tonto Creek Campground, Geronimo Boy Scout Camp, Sinkhole Campground, Sharp Creek Campground, Rim Campground, Ponderosa Campground, Christopher Creek Campground, Forest Road 171 Camping Area, Houston Mesa Campground, Haigler Canyon Campground, Kehl Springs Campground, Knoll Lake Campground, Alderwood Campground, Crook Campground, Mogollon Campground, Sinkhole Campground, Forest Road 84 Camping Area, 9350 Camping Area, Mogollon Rim Campground, Rumsey Park, Green Valley Park, Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area, Sardine Point Day Use Area and Shadow Rim Ranch. This includes the following swimming holes... Horton Springs, Water Wheel Falls, Ellison Creek Cascades, All swimming holes and waterfalls on Fossil Creek, Tonto Creek Waterfalls and Fossil Creek Dam "The Toilet Bowl". - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Warning issued November 1 at 7:22PM MST until November 2 at 3:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues... * WHERE...The Agua Fria River basin in Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 300 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and normally dry washes is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 720 PM MST, river gauges along the Agua Fria river continued to indicated significant flow from Dewy-Humboldt to Cordes Lakes to Black Canyon City. Water levels remain above flood stage on the Agua Fria River at Rock Springs, and are expected to remain above flood stage through late tonight. Flooding is already ongoing. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Agua Fria River, Big Bug Creek, Turkey Creek, Black Canyon, Humbug Creek, and Castle Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Black Canyon City, Dewey-Humboldt, Cordes Lakes, Mayer, Spring Valley, Crown King, Agua Fria National Monument, Poland Junction, Lake Pleasant, Cordes Junction, Castle Hot Springs, Arcosanti, Horse Thief Basin, Bumble Bee, Rock Springs, Cleator, Humbug, Coles Bay and Humbug Bay. - This includes the following highways... State Route 69 between mile markers 263 and 282. Interstate 17 between mile markers 242 and 268. This includes the following recreation areas andcampgrounds... Turney Gulch Group Campground, Hazlett Hollow Campground and Black Canyon Campground. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Watch issued November 1 at 7:04AM MST until November 2 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall over saturated soils. * WHERE...All of northern and central Arizona. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain and isolated thunderstorms are expected Saturday night through the early morning hours of Monday. An additional 1 to 4 inches of rain will be possible, on already saturated ground. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

643 Closure Restoration Event

The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety due to the use ofheavy equipment, planned sanitation removal, and construction activity scheduledduring the partnered cleanup event.  This forest order shall be in effective on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM through…

"Clear Creek" Day Use Area Temporary Site Closure

The Clear Creek Day Use recreation site Verde River Access point will be closed to general public Monday, October 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM through Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 06:00 PM, unless rescinded.  The purpose Order 03-09-05-26-11 is to provide for public health and safety to prevent public…

Target Type Shooting Restriction

Prohibition on shooting specific target types.  The purpose of Order #03-09-00-26-09 is to protect natural and cultural resources from sanitation impacts and protection of public health and safety. This Order shall be in effect from October 25, 2026, at 08:00 PM through October 24, 2028 at 08:00…

Man vs. Horse Public Safety Prohibition

Prohibition on discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun.  The purpose of Order #03-09-05-26-07 is to provide for public health and safety due to firearms discharge exposure during the Man Against Horse event for public attendance and the race participants (equine and foot runners). This Order…

Food Storage Prohibitions

Food and other animal attractants must be stored in a "bear resistant manner" when an adult is not present. Use and firmly close trash receptacles when provided. Do not bury, discard, or burn food or other animal attractants. Pack it in, pack it out.

Prescott National Forest Pile Burning Planned Through October

(Prescott, AZ, September 21, 2026) — Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to conduct prescribed pile burning in various locations in the Bradshaw Ranger District beginning September 22 – pending favorable conditions. These hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and…

Prohibition on Non-Equestrian Camping, Groom Creek Horse Camp

Non-equestrian camping at Groom Creek Horse Camp is not permitted. The purpose of this order is for public health and safety.

Prescott National Forest Pile Burning through August

(Prescott, AZ, July 26, 2026) — Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to conduct prescribed pile burning in various locations in the Bradshaw Ranger District – pending favorable conditions. These hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects. Ignitions…

Prescott National Forest Lifts Restrictions

(Prescott, AZ, July 20, 2026) — The Prescott National Forest will lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and the Emergency Recreational Shooting Order effective July 21, 2026, at 8 a.m. This decision follows careful monitoring of fuel moisture, weather patterns, fire activity, and other factors.The…

Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure Order

The purpose this order is to protect public health and safety due to flash flood risk and sanitation issues and to protect natural resources from degradation.

Mingus Mtn. Camping

Mingus Campgrounds: Mingus Group site, Tent Site and Campground are now available for reservation through recreation.gov.  Please be advised there are limited First Come-First Served sites.

Groom Creek Horse Camp Now Has Water!

The water system is back up and running at Groom Creek Horse Camp.  Campers no longer need to worry about bringing their own drinking water!

NFS Road 354 Closure Order #03-07-26-02

This Order prohibits travel on the NFS Road 354 and other roads in the area on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab Naitonal Forest and the Chino Valley Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest.The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety due to flood damage to…

Prescott National Forest Begins Mine Cleanup Near Cherry

Beginning the week of April 27, 2026, the Forest Service will begin construction activities associated with the cleanup of an abandoned mine near Cherry, Arizona, on the Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest in Yavapai County.For more information regarding this project, please see…

Brindle Pup Broadcast Burn Planned on the Verde Ranger District

Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest plan to conduct an 872-acre broadcast burn on the Verde Ranger District.  Pending all required approvals, ignitions could begin as early as Monday, March 23, and continue for several days as conditions remain favorable.For more information, please see…

Hazardous Fuels Reduction Beginning on the Bradshaw RD

On March 12, 2026, contractors on the Prescott National Forest will begin working the hand thin and pile phase of the Evacuation Route Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project on the Bradshaw Ranger District. They will be using chainsaws to cut and pile hazardous fuels within the…

Mechanical thinning to begin in the Groom Creek area on the Bradshaw RD

Beginning no sooner than February 23, 2026, contractors will begin working on the Groom Creek Mastication project. They will be using heavy equipment to masticate hazardous fuels within the approximately 1,445-acre area. This is hazardous fuels reduction project is located on Bradshaw Ranger…

Winter pile burning continues on the Bradshaw RD

After a successful week of pile burning in the Skyline and Iron Springs Rd area, fire managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to continue pile burning in the areas of Skyline Dr, as well as the Porter Mountain area. These hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning…

Winter pile burning planned on the Bradshaw RD

Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to conduct a prescribed fire, primarily pile burning, on the Bradshaw Ranger District. These hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects. Ignitions could begin as early as Friday, February 13th near Skyline Drive, and…

Winter Pile Burning Planned on the Verde RD

Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest plan to conduct prescribed fire operations, primarily pile burning, on Mingus Mountain on the Verde Ranger District.  These machine and hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects. Pending all required approvals,…

Mingus Pile Burning Planned on the Verde Ranger District

Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest plan to conduct pile burns around the Mingus Summit on the Verde Ranger District.  Pending all required approvals, ignitions could begin as early as Wednesday, Jan. 28, and will occur over approximately 72 acres as prescribed burning conditions remain…

Winter Pile Burning Planned on the Bradshaw RD

PRESCOTT, AZ, Jan. 14, 2026 — Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest plan to conduct prescribed fire operations, primarily pile burning, on Big Bug Mesa on the Bradshaw Ranger District.  These machine and hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects. Pending…

Pile Burning Work Continues on the Bradshaw RD (Prescott Basin)

Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest plan prescribed fire operations, primarily pile burning, in the Prescott Basin on the Bradshaw Ranger District. The hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects. Pending all required approvals, ignitions could begin as…

Pile Burning Planned in November on the Bradshaw RD

Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest plan to conduct prescribed fire operations, primarily pile burning, on Big Bug Mesa on the Bradshaw Ranger District.  These machine and hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects. Pending all required approvals,…

Prescribed Fire Planned in the Yolo Ranch Area of the Chino Valley Ranger District

Fire Managers on the Chino Valley Ranger District plan to conduct a prescribed fire, in the Yolo Ranch area in the northwest part of the Prescott National Forest, Chino Valley Ranger District.  If weather and fuel conditions are favorable, tentative plans are to begin the prescribed fire on…

Broadcast Burning Planned on the Bradshaw Ranger District (Ponderosa Park)

Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest plan to conduct prescribed fire operations burning debris piles from hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects in the Prescott Basin (Ponderosa Park), on the Bradshaw Ranger District.Ignitions are planned to start as early as Thursday, Oct. 23 and…

Prescott National Forest Pile Burning Planned on the Bradshaw Ranger District

Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to conduct a prescribed fire, primarily pile burning, on Big Bug Mesa – pending favorable conditions. These machine and hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects. Ignitions could begin as early as Friday,…

Hand-thinning begins in the Bradshaw Ranger District

PRESCOTT, AZ, Sept. 30, 2025—Beginning this week, contractors will begin several hand-thinning operation projects on the Bradshaw Ranger District, including the Ruth Fire Stewardship Project, Lynx East Timber Stand Improvement project and Poland Junction Timber Stand Improvement project.…

Prescott National Forest lifts Stage 1 fire restrictions and recreational shooting restrictions

The Prescott National Forest has lifted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and the Emergency Recreational Shooting order effective Sept. 5, 2025, at 8 a.m. This decision follows careful monitoring of fuel moisture, weather patterns, and fire activity. For the full News Release please visit: HERE

Doce Pit area closure rescinded, fire and shooting restrictions still in place

With the completion of the mastication operation in the Doce Pit area, Closure Order #03-09-25-09 is rescinded effective July 25, 2025 at 0800 hrs. Press Release: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/prescott/newsroom/releases/doce-pit-area-closure-rescinded-fire-and-shooting-restrictions-still

Mechanical thinning beginning on the Bradshaw Ranger District

Beginning next week contractors will begin working on the School House mastication project.  They will be using heavy equipment to masticate hazardous fuels within the approximately 997-acre area.  This is a hazardous fuels reduction project on the Bradshaw Ranger District. …

Juniper Fire (BLM)

Orchard Fire

Prescott National Forest resources are actively engaged with the Orchard Fire, a potential lightning caused fire near the Town of Clarkdale; the incident is currently listed at 65 acres with 50% containment.  Please remember to keep away from the area while resources are actively working the fire,…

Area closure remains in effect for the Doce Pit area on the Bradshaw Ranger District

Prescott, AZ—June 27, 2025. The Prescott National Forest will be extending an area closure on the Bradshaw Ranger District while heavy equipment will be operating near National Forest System Road (NFSR) 9270A (aka Doce Pit Road). The purpose of Closure Order # 03-09-03-25-09 is to provide safe…

Juneteenth Holiday Closure

Our offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday.   Juneteenth is one of several FEE-FREE DAYS on national forests! The USDA Forest Service will waive standard amenity fees for all visitors to most national forest and grassland day-use sites…

Prescott National Forest announces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

PRESCOTT, Arizona, May 29, 2025 - Due to rapidly drying wildland fuels and above normal predicted fire potential for the month of June, the Prescott National Forest plans to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, to include a recreational shooting prohibition, beginning Friday, May 30th at 8:00 a.m.…

Goldwater Prescribed Fire

Ignitions completed on the Goldwater Rx.  Resources on site to monitor.

NFS Road 373 Closure for Special Event

The purpose of Order #03-09-03-25-02 is to provide for public health and safety due to high use of the road during the Whiskey Off-road Mountain Bike event.  This Order shall be in effect from Saturday April 26, 2025, between 7:00am and 4:00pm and Sunday, April 27, 2025, between 7:00am and 4:00pm,…

Towers Mountain Road (NFSR 52C) Temporary Closure

Temporary closure of NFS Road to protect the infrastructure, ensuring the continued operation of critical communication services and reduce vandalism of communication facilities, including towers and equipment shelters. This Order shall be in effect from April 25, 2025, at 07:00a.m. through April…

Verde Ranger Station Closed to the Public

The Camp Verde Ranger Station will close to the public starting on Monday, April 28, 2025.  The public can still access all products and services at the Red Rock Ranger Visitor Center, located at 8375 State Route 179, Sedona, AZ 86351, during these hours: Wednesday 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. All other…

Doce Pit Temporary Area Closure April 11 - 25, 2025

NFS Road 9271A and Doce Pit Area temporary closure April 11 - 25, 2025 to provide safe working conditions for permittees conducting grazing operations andfacilitate large scale cleanup of the Described Area and Road.Closure Order #03-09-03-25-05Area Map

Lynx Lake Boat Launch Temporarily Unavailable due to Low Water

Lynx Lake boat launch temporarily unavailable due to low water

Hwy 260 Corridor Camping Restrictions

Camping prohibition along the Highway 260 corridor to mitigate natural resource degradation, including negative impacts to soil, water quality and riparian corridors, stemming from overuse of the Described Areas by the public, as well as to protect public health and safety from forestuser conflicts…

Verde River Seasonal Bald Eagle Nesting Closure

Seasonal closure in the Ladders area of the Verde River to protect nesting bald eagles during their breeding season (December 1 through June 30).  This Order shall be in effect each year from December 1 through June 30, commencing December 24, 2022, at midnight through June 30, 2026, at 12:00…

Lynx lake Bald Eagle Nesting Area and Trail Closure

Seasonal Closure Order needed to protect nesting bald eagles from disturbance from human activities in the Lynx Lake area. In addition, this Order is needed to implement the Prescott National Forest Plan and Conservation Assessment and Strategy for the Bald Eagle in Arizona and the Bald and Golden…

Verde Wild & Scenic River Fire, Occupancy and Use, and Waste Prohibitions

The purpose of Order #03-09-05-23-25 is to protect natural resources and meet management standards established in the Verde Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan as required by the National Wild & Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. This Order shall be in effect from December 1, 2023,…

Prescott Basin Dispersed Camping Restrictions

Order #09-233 restricts camping in the Prescott Basin to designated dispersed sites.