12:30 PM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds
20 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph and relative humidity 8 to 16
percent.
* WHERE...Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon
Country, Coconino Plateau, Yavapai County Mountains, Northeast
Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Chinle Valley, Chuska
Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Western Mogollon Rim, Northern Gila
County, Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, Oak Creek and Sycamore
Canyons, and Black Mesa Area. This includes portions of the
Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto national forests.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires.
Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior.
Elevated potential for new fire starts. Winds may damage power
lines, resulting in new fire starts.
1:58 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts from 45 to 55 mph.
Strongest winds in exposed areas and just northeast of higher
terrain features.
* WHERE...Navajo Nation in Arizona, Little Colorado River Valley,
Mogollon Rim, Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon
Country, Coconino Plateau, Yavapai County Mountains, and Oak Creek
and Sycamore Canyons.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are experiencing water issues at Horsethief Cabin, currently the shower is out of order, please plan accordingly. Updates can be had by calling our main line at (928) 443-8000.
Prescott National Forest
The Prescott National Forest will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions along with a recreational shooting prohibition beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 21, and continuing through midnight Sept. 30, 2026, unless rescinded.The following are prohibited:Open fires outside Forest Service–provided…
Prescott National Forest
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.
Prescott National Forest
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!
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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,…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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,…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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
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,…
Prescott National Forest
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
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
Prescott National Forest
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. …
Prescott National Forest
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
Prescott National Forest
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,…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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
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.…
Prescott National Forest
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,…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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
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
Prescott National Forest
Peregrine falcons were once listed under the Endangered Species Act. Due to many changes in management practices, peregrine falcons have since recovered from that vulnerable status. They continue to be managed under the requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This law affords land managers…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
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…
Prescott National Forest
Prohibition on shooting specific target types. The purpose of Order #03-09-05-24-08 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 26, 2024, at 06:00 AM through October 25, 2026 at 08:00…
Prescott National Forest
Prohibition on non-equestrian camping (i.e., camping without horses) in Groom Creek Horse Camp. The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety. This Order shall be in effect from August 15, 2024, at 06:00am, through August 14, 2026, 08:00pm unless rescinded.
Prescott National Forest
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 National Forest
The purpose of Order #03-09-05-23-01 is to protect public health and safety due to flash flood risk and sanitation issues and to protect natural resources from degradation. This Order shall be in effect from October 4, 2023, at 12:00 am, through October 3, 2025, at 8:00 am, unless rescinded.
