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.
Extreme Heat Watch issued March 14 at 12:30AM MST until March 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures 100 to 108 possible. The hottest days are currently expected to be Friday March 20 and Saturday March 21. * WHERE...South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Sunday, March 22. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visitors, seasonal residents and other people not typically accustomed to or acclimated to extreme heat are especially urged to take precautions during the hottest hours of the day and limit outdoor activity.
Extreme Heat Watch issued March 14 at 12:30AM MST until March 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures 95 to 100 degrees. The hottest days are currently expected to be Friday March 20 and Saturday March 21. * WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Sunday, March 22. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visitors, seasonal residents and other people not typically accustomed to or acclimated to extreme heat are especially urged to take precautions during the hottest hours of the day and limit outdoor activity.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device in effective working order.
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits: Using any type of vehicle that does not comply with an applicable state law.Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization.Operating a vehicle in violation of speed, load,…
Carr Canyon Road and Campground Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety on Carr Canyon Road, and in the Reef Townsite and Ramsey Campgrounds during the seasonal ice and snow fall.
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.
Top Campgrounds
- Bog Springs Campground
- Calabasas
- Camp Rucker Group Site
- Canelo Ranger Residence
- Catalina Campground
- Catalina State Park
- Cochise Stronghold Campground
- Cypress Park Campground
- General Hitchcock Campground
- Gordon Hirabayashi Campground
- Half Moon Ranch
- Herb Martyr Campground
- Idlewilde Campground
- Kent Springs Cabin
- Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building
- Lakeview Campground
- Molino Basin Campground
- Portal Bunkhouse
- Portal Ccc House
- Ramsey Vista Campground
- Rock Bluff Group Site
- Rustler Park Campground
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2
- Shaw House
- Stewart Campground
- Sunny Flat Campground
- Sycamore Campground
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