Grant County

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

No Fire Restrictions

There are currently no fire restrictions within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

14 Day Camping Limit Order

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests visitors are limited to no more than 14 consecutive days within any 30 day period.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

Scott Reservoir Recreation Site Closure - Lakeside RD

The purpose of this Order to protect public health and safety from unsanitary conditions resulting from use of the area for camping with the lack of bathroom facilities.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

Benny Creek Campground/Southfork Day Use Area Closure Order - Springerville Ranger District

As shown in the map at Exhibit A, the Described Area encompasses all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Benny Creek Campground, and the Southfork Day Use Area. The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety within burned areas of the…

Gila National Forest

Cannabis Possession Prohibited

Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…

Gila National Forest

FR 141 construction near Reserve - expect periodic delays starting October 2026

Starting early October 2026, 18 miles of Forest Road 141 (FR 141, Reserve-Beaverhead Road) will close periodically for improvements to road surface and infrastructure.

Gila National Forest

Harmful algae detected in Lake Roberts

The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at Lake Roberts due to the presence of harmful algae blooms. Harmful algae blooms, or HABs, occur when certain types of algae grow excessively in water, posing potential health risks to people and animals. HABs can appear…

Gila National Forest

Quemado Lake Area/Trail Closure - Harmful Algal Blooms

The Gila National Forest has issued a public health and safety area closure of Quemado Lake due to a harmful algal bloom. The area closure will remain in effect until December 31, 2026 at 6 a.m., or until NMED advises that the lake is safe for public use.

Gila National Forest

Ben Lilly and Willow Creek Campground Closure

The Gila National Forest is issuing a temporary closure order for the Ben Lilly Campground and the Willow Creek Campground, in effect from 6 a.m. on July 21, 2026 through October 16, 2026 (or until rescinded). This order serves to protect public health and safety as monsoonal flood events have…

Gila National Forest

Bear Fire Area/Road Closure

An area closure goes into effect at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13 for all National Forest System lands east of Catron County Road A095 (Mangas Road), as well as all roads and trails within the area closure (see map).

Gila National Forest

Romero Creek bridge replacement and traffic closure north of Luna (FR 220)

June 1 - early DecemberThe Gila National Forest will close approximately 1.5 miles of Forest Road (FR) 220 north of Luna while a contractor for the Federal Highway Administration removes and replaces a bridge over Romero Creek, just east of Romero Lake. FR 220 will be closed near the Romero Creek…

Gila National Forest

Potentially Dangerous Animal Encounters

Spring usually coincides with increased animal activity, and this year is no exception. Over the past couple of months, we have received reports of possibly rabid and aggressive animals near popular recreation areas:In early April, we received multiple reports over one weekend of suspected rabid…

Gila National Forest

Vandalism on forest defers maintenance, decreases public safety

Resources diverted from recreation improvements and law enforcement to address damage from vandalismRepairing, restoring, and investigating vandalized sites takes Forest Service time and U.S. taxpayer money away from making other improvements on the 3.3 million acres of the Gila National Forest.…

Gila National Forest

Gila National Forest Occupancy and Use Prohibitions

PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Gila National Forest (including those lands identified on the Gila National Forest Map as Apache National Forest, within the State of New Mexico)…

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Black Canyon Campground - Lower Black Canyon Campground - Upper Cherry Creek City Of Rocks Forks Campground Gomez Peak Group Picnic Site Grapevine Iron Creek Campground Little Walnut Group Picnic Sites Lower Black Canyon Mcmillan Mesa Railroad Rec. Mgt. Area Rocky Canyon SAPILLO UPPER GALLINAS Upper End

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