Tonto National Forest

Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 6:45PM MST until August 29 at 7:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

At 645 PM MST, Heavy rain has ended. Earlier in the afternoon radar estimated that from 0.25 to 0.75 inches fell over the area in less than 30 minutes. As a result, flash flooding along Bright Angel Creek in the area of Phantom Ranch and the Transept was observed. Heavy creek flow is ongoing. An air evacuation was conducted of approximately 50 individuals from the Phantom Ranch area. Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch are closed until further notice. HAZARD...Flash flooding in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of areas in and around the Bright Angel Creek Basin below the Dragon Bravo Fire scar. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Bright Angel Point, Phantom Ranch, Pipe Creek Resthouse, Point Sublime, Cape Royal Point, Grand Canyon National Park, Buddha Cloister and Vista Encantada. This includes the Colorado River between river miles 87 and 89...and between river miles 99 and 100. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Ribbon Falls, Bright Angel Campground, North Rim Campground, Cottonwood Campground, Clear Creek Camp Site, Upper Cremation Camp Site, Lower Cremation Camp Site, Roy's Beach Camp Site, Boat Beach Camp Site, Crystal Camp Site, Ego Beach Camp Site, Above Tuna Creek Camp Site, Above Tuna Rapids Camp Site, Manzanita Rest Area and Roaring Springs. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Nankoweap Canyon, Crystal Creek, Lava Canyon, Tuna Creek, Unkar Creek, Slate Creek, Colorado River, Zoroaster Canyon, Clear Creek, Kwagunt Creek, South Canyon, Shinumo Creek, North Canyon and Bright Angel Creek.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:49PM MST until August 29 at 10:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

FFWTWC The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Graham County in southeastern Arizona... East Central Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 1045 PM MST. * At 549 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. This includes the following streams and drainages... Garden Creek, Kelly Gulch, Telegraph Wash, Deer Creek, Goodwin Wash, Turkey Creek and Aravaipa Creek.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:37PM MST until August 29 at 8:30PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Paria River in... Coconino County in north central Arizona... * Until 830 PM MST. * At 537 PM MST, Heavy rain that occurred earlier in Utah produced a gage rise of nearly 3 feet along the Paria River just north of the Arizona border. As a result, this flood wave will move through the slot canyon area of the northern Paria River. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Paria River. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Paria Canyon and Paria River Slot Canyon. This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Paria River.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 29 at 5:22PM MST until August 30 at 12:15AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

FFWFGZ The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Coconino County in north central Arizona...the Colorado River near mile marker 62. * Until 1215 AM MST /115 AM MDT/ Tonight. * At 522 PM MST /622 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms that produced heavy rain earlier southwest of Cameron have resulted in a flash flood along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. Between 1 and 2 inches were estimate by radar earlier in the afternoon. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The flood wave is expected to reach the Colorado River between 10 PM and 1 AM. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain from thunderstorms earlier. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding along the Little Colorado River west of Cameron. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park. This includes the following highways... the Colorado River near mile marker 62. State Route 64 between mile markers 281 and 284. This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds... Blue Water Base Camp, Old Fish Camp Site, Above LCR Camp Site and Below LCR Camp Site. This includes the following swimming holes... Blue Water Base Camp. This includes the following Little Colorado River west of Cameron.

Flood Watch issued August 29 at 11:50AM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Watch issued August 29 at 11:50AM MST until August 30 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Yavapai and northern Gila counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Flood Watch issued August 29 at 11:50AM MST until September 1 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Apache, Coconino, and Navajo counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding will be possible in creeks, normally dry washes, swimming holes, and over recently burned areas. Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of central and northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday, including the overnight hours Sunday night. These storms will have the potential to produce heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash flooding. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 29 at 9:29AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon temperatures 104 to 112. Major Heat Risk. * WHERE...Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon, Cave Creek/New River, Fountain Hills/East Mesa, New River Mesa, Rio Verde/Salt River, Superior, and Tonopah Desert. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. Overexposure can cause heat cramps and heat exhaustion to develop and, without intervention, can lead to heat stroke. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In Maricopa County, call 2-1-1 to find a free cooling center, transportation, water and more. https://www.maricopa.gov/heat

Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 7:06PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

At 706 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Christmas, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Hayden and Christmas. This includes AZ Route 77 near mile marker 143, and between mile markers 146 and 165.

Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 6:21PM MST until August 29 at 9:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Yavapai County in west central Arizona... * WHEN...Until 915 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in creeks and normally dry washes is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 621 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following creeks, washes and rivers... Tank Creek, Sycamore Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Finch Wash, Kirkland Creek, Bland Creek, Santa Maria River, Tank Wash, Black Canyon Wash, North Fork Date Creek, Woolsey Wash, Date Creek, Alkali Wash, Skull Valley Wash, South Fork Santa Maria River, Eastwood Creek, Waterman Creek and Tonto Wash. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hillside, Yava, Date and Skull Valley. - This includes the following highways... Highway 93 between mile markers 168 and 174. State Route 96 between mile markers 17 and 21. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

Air Quality Alert issued August 28 at 11:20AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

AQAPSR The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a PM-10 High Pollution Advisory for Pinal County through Saturday. An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generate widespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an air contaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions, especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoid travel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment. For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/WestPinal or call 602-771-2300.

Air Quality Alert issued August 28 at 11:18AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

AQAPSR The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a PM-10 High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area through Saturday. An episode of strong and gusty winds is forecast to generate widespread blowing dust that may result in local PM-10 concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Coarse particulate matter - also known as PM-10 - is an air contaminant that can aggravate heart and lung disease conditions, especially in older adults, children, and those with asthma. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. Consolidate your travel, stabilize loose soils, slow down or avoid travel on dirt roads, reduce or eliminate fireplace use, and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment. For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.

Canyon Lake Drawdown Public Safety Closure

Due to the Canyon Lake drawdown all recreational sites around Canyon Lake including the marina and the lakebed will be closed. Apache Trail (SR 88) will remain open.

Houston Mesa Area Clean-Up & Restoration Project Temporary Closure Order

Temporary Closure Order For Public Health and Safety of the Houston Mesa area.

SR260 Lion Springs Construction Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order

SR260 Lion Springs Construction Site closed.

No Fire Restrictions

There are currently no fire restrictions on the Tonto National Forest.

Houston Mesa Campground Temporary Closure for Public Health and Safety

Houston Mesa Campground closure due to broken infrastructure and repairs.

Pinal City Riparian Area Off Road Prohibition

Temporary Pinal City riparian area closured on the Globe Ranger District.

Mesquite Campground Post Fire Recovery Closure for Public Health & Safety

Mesquite Campground closed due to post fire recovery.

Roosevelt Lake, Cottonwood Cove Area Closure for Public Health and Safety

Cottonwood Cove in Roosevelt Lake closed. Picnic site still open.

Vehicle Restrictions in Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River Permit Area

Motor vehicles are prohibited in the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River area.

Upper & Lower Tonto Creek Campgrounds and Horton Creek Trailhead Parking Area Temp. Closure Order

Due to the construction of a new Tonto Creek bridge Upper and Lower Creek Campgrounds are closed until construction is completed. Additionally, Horton Creek Trailhead parking area is closed until construction is completed. An alternate route to Horton Creek Trail will be available from Derrick…

Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Area Closure - Extension for Public Health & Safety

Due to blasting in the Pinto Valley Mine area on the Globe Ranger District areas near the mine are closed for public safety.

Occupancy and Use Prohibitions

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Bulldog Canyon and SR 88 Recreational Area Camping Closure

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3-Mile Wash Recreation Area Occupancy and Use Prohibitions

See the closure order for more details.

Lower Burnt Corral Recreation Area Closure

For details see the closure order.

Roosevelt Lake, Cottonwood Cove Area Closure

See order for details.

Boulder Recreation Site Fishing Pier Closure

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Riverside Post Fire Recovery Closure – Extension (2nd)

See order for details

Lower Salt River Seasonal Bald Eagle Closures

Details below.

Box Bar Seasonal Eagle Closure

December 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. and will remain in effect seasonally each year from December 1 through June 30, until June 30, 2026, at 12 p.m.

Pinal City Riparian Area Off Road Prohibition

Details below.

Roosevelt Lake Endangered Species Areas

Details below.

Black Queen Area Temporary Closure Extension

Details below.

Payson RD Occupancy and Use Prohibitions

Details below.

Tonto Creek Road Crossing Public Safety Closure

Details below.

Davis Wash Closure Extension

Details below.

Verde River Fire and Waste Prohibitions

Details below.

Lower Salt Special Occupancy Use Order

Details below.

Target Type Restrictions Order

Recreational target shooting targets specifically manufactured for the purpose of target shooting are the only approved target types. (i.e. paper / cardboard silhouette, clay pigeons, steel targets, self-healing targets, etc.)All other materials not manufactured for the purpose to recreational…

Fossil Creek Non-Permit Seasonal Camping, Fire and Glass Prohibition (October 2- March 31)

Details below.

Fossil Creek Prohibitions and FR 708 Closure During Permit Season (April 1–October 1)

Please refer to the Coconino National Forest website for information regarding the closure of Forest Road (FR) 708, parking restrictions, and prohibitions on glass containers, camping, and campfires at the Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River during permit season from April 1-October 1. The four-mile…

Roosevelt Lake Seasonal Wildlife Closure

Detail below.

From Recreation.gov

Due to post-fire conditions, Reynolds Creek, Workman Creek, Parker Creek, and other tributaries draining off of the Billy Fire area may present flash flood and debris flow hazards during storm events. These storms may not be visible from your current location, therefore extreme caution is advised when recreating in and around these streams. If you would like more information please contact the Payson Ranger Station at 928-474-7900.

Prescott National Forest Pile Burning through August

(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 Lifts Restrictions

(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…

Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure Order

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.

Mingus Mtn. Camping

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.

Groom Creek Horse Camp Now Has Water!

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 Begins Mine Cleanup Near Cherry

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…

Brindle Pup Broadcast Burn Planned on the Verde Ranger District

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…

Hazardous Fuels Reduction Beginning on the Bradshaw RD

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…

Mechanical thinning to begin in the Groom Creek area on the Bradshaw RD

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…

Winter pile burning continues on the Bradshaw RD

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…

Winter pile burning planned on the Bradshaw RD

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…

Winter Pile Burning Planned on the Verde RD

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,…

Mingus Pile Burning Planned on the Verde Ranger District

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…

Winter Pile Burning Planned on the Bradshaw RD

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…

Pile Burning Work Continues on the Bradshaw RD (Prescott Basin)

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…

Pile Burning Planned in November on the Bradshaw RD

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,…

Prescribed Fire Planned in the Yolo Ranch Area of the Chino Valley Ranger District

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…

Broadcast Burning Planned on the Bradshaw Ranger District (Ponderosa Park)

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 Pile Burning Planned on the Bradshaw Ranger District

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,…

Hand-thinning begins in the Bradshaw Ranger District

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 lifts Stage 1 fire restrictions and recreational shooting restrictions

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

Doce Pit area closure rescinded, fire and shooting restrictions still in place

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

Mechanical thinning beginning on the Bradshaw Ranger District

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. …

Juniper Fire (BLM)

Orchard Fire

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,…

Area closure remains in effect for the Doce Pit area on the Bradshaw Ranger District

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…

Juneteenth Holiday Closure

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 announces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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.…

Goldwater Prescribed Fire

Ignitions completed on the Goldwater Rx.  Resources on site to monitor.

NFS Road 373 Closure for Special Event

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,…

Towers Mountain Road (NFSR 52C) Temporary Closure

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…

Verde Ranger Station Closed to the Public

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…

NFS Road 354 Closure Order #03-07-25-00

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…

Doce Pit Temporary Area Closure April 11 - 25, 2025

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

Lynx Lake Boat Launch Temporarily Unavailable due to Low Water

Lynx Lake boat launch temporarily unavailable due to low water

Hwy 260 Corridor Camping Restrictions

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…

Lynx lake Bald Eagle Nesting Area and Trail Closure

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…

Verde River Seasonal Bald Eagle Nesting Closure

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…

Target Type Shooting Restriction

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…

#03-09-03-24-07 Prohibition on Non-Equestrian Camping, Groom Creek Horse Camp

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.

Verde Wild & Scenic River Fire, Occupancy and Use, and Waste Prohibitions

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 Basin Dispersed Camping Restrictions

Order #09-233 restricts camping in the Prescott Basin to designated dispersed sites.

From Recreation.gov

We are continuing to keep the Coati loop closed at this time due to on going water issues. We do have Chipmunk, Coyote and Javelina loops open during this time.

Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail Open 8:00 am to Noon

Summer hours will be in effect Thursday, May 1. The Lower Cliff Dwelling trail will open at 8:00 am and visitors must begin their hike by noon. The Visitor Center will remain open 8:00 am-4:00 pm. The Upper Cliff Dwellings will close for the Season.

Visitor Center Bookstore now Cashless

Starting today, our Western National Parks Association Bookstore will no longer accept cash. We will accept all major credit or debit cards, including mobile payments.

Tonto National Monument has moved to cashless fee collection

Tonto National Monument accepts only electronic card payments for entrance fees. Electronic payment reduces transaction times, saves money, and improves accountability.

Fire Restrictions in Place

Effective Monday, May 12, 2025. Tonto National Monument will be under Stage Two fire restrictions. Burning Charcoal or Wood, including Smoking and Fireworks are prohibited in all areas within the park except for Liquid Petroleum or Propane stoves.

Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail may close accordingly due to Excessive Heat

The Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail will close if temperatures exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit as issued by the National Weather Service.

From Recreation.gov

Due to a facility maintenance issue that requires an extensive repair, Tortilla Campground will not be taking reservations for the 2026-2027 winter season until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please check back regularly for updates, as we intend to open the campground during its normally scheduled season as soon as the work is completed. Thank you.

No Fire Restrictions

There are currently no fire restrictions within the 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.

Bald Eagle Temporary Closure - Bear Canyon Lake - Black Mesa RD

The purpose of this Order is to reduce disturbance to bald eagles during nesting and fledgling seasons in the described area of Bear Canyon Lake on the Black Mesa Ranger District.

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.

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…

West Sedona Camping and Campfire Restrictions

Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for the area west of Sedona except within designated camping areas.

Pocket Fire Temporary Area & Trail Closure

Specific trails in association with the Pocket Fire are still closed due to the danger they pose to the public.

Oak Creek Temporary Area Closure

A portion of Oak Creek is closed to the public due to the danger of flash flooding.

Lockett Meadow Road (Forest Road 552) temporarily closed

Lockett Meadow Road (Forest Road 552) is temporarily closed for maintenance.

Temporary Road Closure FR 171

Temporary road closure of FR 171 to motorized vehicles for maintenance activities.

Upcoming closures for Red Rock trailheads and day use sites

Some Sedona-area trailheads and day use sites on the Red Rock Ranger District will temporarily close for scheduled maintenance.

Kachina Village and Pumphouse Wash Camping and Campfire Restrictions

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.

Flagstaff-area camping and campfire restrictions in effect year-round

Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for National Forest lands surrounding Flagstaff.

Banjo Bill Picnic Area Closure

The Banjo Bill Picnic Site is currently closed for public safety.

C.C. Cragin Reservoir Vehicle and Swimming Prohibitions

Vehicle and swimming restrictions are in effect for the C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir.

Lake Mary Restrictions in Effect

Camping, campfire and use prohibitions are in effect in the Lake Mary area.

Occupancy and Use Prohibition: San Francisco Peaks Alpine Tundra and Inner Basin Restrictions

Use restrictions are in effect for the San Francisco Peaks Inner Basin area.

14-Day Camping Limit in a Consecutive 30-Day Period

Coconino National Forest visitors are limited to a 14-day limit in any consecutive 30-day period.

West Sedona Camping and Campfire Restrictions

Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in effect for the area west of Sedona except within designated camping areas.

Verde Wild and Scenic River Special Restrictions

Restrictions regarding fire, occupancy, use and waste are in effect in the Verde Wild and Scenic River area.

Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River (Non-Permit Season)(October 2 - March 31)

Camping, campfire, glass container prohibitions in effect for the non-permit Fossil Creek season.

Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River (Permit Season)(April 1 - October 1)

Camping, campfire, glass container prohibitions in effect for the non-permit Fossil Creek season.

Sedona/ Oak Creek Canyon Camping and Campfire Restrictions

Year-round camping and campfire restrictions are in place for the Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon areas.

Oak Creek Glass Container Prohibition

Glass containers are prohibited within 300 feet of Oak Creek except within a developed campground or picnic area.