Coronado National Forest
Be Aware of Illegal Traffic
Smuggling and/or illegal entry is common in this area due to the proximity of the international border. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times and do not travel alone in remote areas.
Sycamore Fire Closure
PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551, 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(b), the following are prohibited on National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this…
Ski Run Road Closure
PURPOSETo protect public health and safety from potential hazards. This closure is necessary to remove hazard trees and snags overhanging the road.
Rose Canyon Lake restriction to being in or on the lake
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following is prohibited on theNational Forest System (NFS) lands in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, CoronadoNational Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into thisOrder as Exhibit A (the "Described…
Tanque Verde Fall Camping Closure
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) the following is prohibited on theNational Forest System (NFS) lands in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, CoronadoNational Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into thisOrder as Exhibit A (the "Described…
Target Shooting Refuse Restriction
Possessing or storing any refuse for the purpose of target shooting with a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(cc).
Bear Wallow Riparian Area Closure
No camping, parking, bicycle travel, or campfires allowed in Bear Wallow Riparian Area
Sabino and Bear Canyon Closure Order 03-05-03-25-002
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources from environmental degradation.Effective January 22, 2025, through January 21, 2028, the Santa Catalina Ranger District has implemented a closure order in the area of Bear Canyon Trail and the Wilderness boundary…
Alcohol Closure
The purpose of this Order is to comply with the Arizona and New Mexico state law and to restrict underage consumption of alcoholic beverages to provide for public health and safety.
14 Day Camping Closure 03-05-00-24-005
The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and to mitigate impacts on sensitive plant and wildlife species.
Tanque Verde Falls Camping Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources in the Described Area.
Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004
The twin-spotted rattlesnake (Crotalus pricei) is a Regional Forester’s Sensitive Species and a State of Arizona protected reptile. Due to this species’ extremely limited habitat and population numbers, this Order provides for the protection of this species by precluding entry into the…
SVRD Rec Shooting Closure Order 03-05-03-23-010
Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the Restricted Area.The Order shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless rescinded.
Olson Cabin Closure 03-05-05-22-030
Olson Cabin Permit Area is located on the west side of Forest System Road 4458 and approximately 1,500 feet northwest of the junction of Forest System Road 4458 and Forest System Road 639.There are many problems associated with the Olson Cabin Permit Area. The permit area and improvements were…
Overview
Coronado National Forest encompasses 1,780,000 acres across southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico, spanning sixteen scattered mountain ranges known as 'sky islands' that rise dramatically from the desert floor. The forest is currently open with NO fire restrictions in effect as of July 2025. Recent activity includes approved prescribed burns in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, the newly approved Sabino Canyon Visitor Center Reimagined project (December 2025), and solicitation of proposals for the Rose Canyon Complex. Active closures include the Bear Wallow Riparian Area (no camping, parking, bicycle travel, or campfires), bighorn sheep protection areas, and various firearms discharge restrictions in specific zones. The forest offers diverse recreation from desert saguaro landscapes to mountain streams and snow, all accessible within a single day. Firewood permits are available starting at $20 for up to 10 cords. A 14-day camping limit is in effect in certain areas, and underage alcohol consumption restrictions apply forest-wide per state law.
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