7:29 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with highs 110 to 120 degrees
across the Mojave Desert. Highs 95 to 105 degrees across most of
the southern Great Basin and Arizona Strip. Little to no overnight
relief is expected, particularly in the Mojave Desert where lows of
80 to 95 degrees are forecast. This will result in Major-to-Extreme
Heat Risk.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and
south central and southern Nevada.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
12:31 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions expected below 4500 feet, with
daytime temperatures ranging from 95 to 105 degrees at Havasupai
Gardens, 110 to 115 degrees at Phantom Ranch, and 102 to 106 at
Page.
* WHERE...Lower elevations of the Grand Canyon, and Marble and Glen
Canyons; including Page and Phantom Ranch.
* WHEN...From 9 AM MST /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM
MDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Most individuals will be at risk for heat-related
illnesses without effective cooling or adequate hydration,
especially with prolonged outdoor exposure.
No fire restrictions on the Kaibab National Forest at this time. However, forest visitors should always be vigilant, regardless of restriction levels. Leaving your campfire unattended is illegal all year round. Campfires must be dead out – cold to the touch – before walking away.Fireworks and…
Kaibab National Forest visitors are limited to a 14-day limit in any consecutive 30-day period.
National Forest System Road (NFSR) 354 is closed for public safety due to flood damage and washed-out sections of the road, which lies on portions of the Prescott and Kaibab National Forests.The purpose of this order is to provide for public health and safety due to flood damage to the road…
The three sites used for wood and equipment staging (the Orderville gravel pit off NFSR 247, the NFSR 765M gravel pit off NFSR 462, and the snowmobile play area west of NFSR 270) remain closed.
SR 64: I-40 to Pipeline Road Pavement Preservation ProjectThe Arizona Department of Transportation has initiated a pavement preservation project along State Route 64 between I-40 in Williams and Pipeline Road (mileposts 185-205). Per the project webpage, ADOT anticipates project completion in fall…
The season for cinder pits begins May 1, 2026. Starting April 1, 2026 at 8:00am, the public may visit or call the Williams Ranger Station at (928) 635-5600 to sign up for the waitlist.Permits can be purchased beginning May 1, 2026, at the Williams Ranger District office:8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on…
Fuelwood permits will be available on January 5, 2026, for the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts, and on May 1, 2026, for the North Kaibab Ranger District. Permit sales and firewood collection will run through December 31, 2026. Paid Permits are $20 for 10 cords of wood (limit 20 cords per…
Cinder Pit informationStarting April 1, 2025 at 8:00am, the public may call the Williams Ranger Station at 928-635-5600 to sign up for the waitlist. If you have any questions, please contact the Williams Ranger Station.Click here for more information on cinder pit locations (click the + next to…
Forest thinning operations are underway at the Holden Project west and north of Williams near the Whispering Pines community. Be aware of truck traffic and heavy machinery in the area.
Forest thinning operations are underway at the Government Prairie project near parks. Be aware of truck traffic and heavy machinery in the area.
Camping/Campfire Closure within Proximity to Developed Sites
White Horse Lake Campground
Although repairs are in progress. Due to unforeseen issues the water at White Horse will not be available until Early June 2026. Please bring water with you to the campground.
Big Springs Cabin Site
The North Kaibab Ranger District and Grand Canyon North Rim were significantly affected by the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires in 2025, and certain areas remain closed. Visitors should check the status of closures on Forest Service lands at [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/kaibab/alerts][1] and on the Grand Canyon North Rim at [https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm][2]. Use extreme caution when entering burned areas. [1]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/kaibab/alerts [2]: https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm
Coconino National Forest
Portions of both Willard Springs and Newman Park roads will temporary close for cattleguard replacement.
Coconino National Forest
Specific trails in association with the Pocket Fire are still closed due to the danger they pose to the public.
Coconino National Forest
Some Sedona-area trailheads and day use sites on the Red Rock Ranger District will temporarily close for scheduled maintenance.
Coconino National Forest
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for the Kachina Village and Pumphouse Wash area south of Flagstaff, between State Route 89A and Interstate 17, except within designated camping areas on Forest Road 237.
Coconino National Forest
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for National Forest lands surrounding Flagstaff.
Coconino National Forest
Coconino National Forest visitors are limited to a 14-day limit in any consecutive 30-day period.
Coconino National Forest
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for the area west of Sedona except within designated camping areas.
Coconino National Forest
Restrictions regarding fire, occupancy, use and waste are in effect in the Verde Wild and Scenic River area.
Coconino National Forest
Camping, campfire, glass container prohibitions in effect for the non-permit Fossil Creek season.
Coconino National Forest
Camping, campfire, glass container prohibitions in effect for the non-permit Fossil Creek season.
Coconino National Forest
Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in place for the Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon areas.
Coconino National Forest
Glass containers are prohibited within 300 feet of Oak Creek except within a developed campground or picnic area.
Prescott National Forest
(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
(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…
Prescott National Forest
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.
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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,…
Jumpup Cabin
During spring and fall months, the roads to JumpUp Cabin may be impassable. Contact the North Kaibab Ranger District for more information. Guests should check weather and road conditions prior to their visits. Highway 67 is closed for the winter and not expected to reopen until May 15.
Jumpup Cabin
The North Kaibab Ranger District and Grand Canyon North Rim were significantly affected by the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires in 2025, and certain areas remain closed. Visitors should check the status of closures on Forest Service lands at [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/kaibab/alerts][1] and on the Grand Canyon North Rim at [https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm][2]. Use extreme caution when entering burned areas [1]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/kaibab/alerts [2]: https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm