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Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 6:45PM MST until June 30 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

June 29th, 6:45 PM — 7:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Critical Fire Weather conditions will subside this evening as winds speeds decrease. The Red Flag Warning for Monday will expire at 7 PM MST. These conditions redevelop by late Tuesday morning, with Critical Fire Weather conditions developing for much of Tuesday in the same area, Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph, along with minimum relative humidity values from 6 to 20 percent. * WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.

Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 6:45PM MST until June 29 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

June 29th, 6:45 PM — 7:00 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ TUESDAY... * WHAT...Critical Fire Weather conditions will subside this evening as winds speeds decrease. The Red Flag Warning for Monday will expire at 7 PM MST. These conditions redevelop by late Tuesday morning, with Critical Fire Weather conditions developing for much of Tuesday in the same area, Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph, along with minimum relative humidity values from 6 to 20 percent. * WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the Little Colorado River Valley. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests. * WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior. Elevated potential for new fire starts.

Coconino National Forest

Pocket Fire closure order in effect

A portion of the Coconino National Forest is closed to the public due to Pocket Fire operations.Violating the Pocket Fire closure order is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of up to $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for up to six months, or both.In…

Overview

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests encompasses over 2 million acres of mountain terrain in east-central Arizona and extends slightly into western New Mexico. The two forests merged administratively in 1974 and are managed as one unit. Elevations range from 3,500 feet on the Clifton Ranger District to over 11,000 feet in the Mount Baldy Wilderness. The forests feature significant water resources including 24 lakes and reservoirs and over 400 miles of rivers and streams—more than any other southwestern forest. Currently, there are no fire restrictions in effect forest-wide, though Benny Creek Campground and Southfork Day Use Area on the Springerville Ranger District remain closed under Order #03-01-25-06-004 (effective September 30, 2025). Many high-elevation campgrounds close seasonally—typically Sinkhole, Crook, Spillway, and Canyon Point close December 1, with water availability limited after November 1 except at Canyon Point. Dispersed camping remains available year-round with the standard 14-day stay limit. Prescribed fire operations have been ongoing through fall/winter to reduce overgrown vegetation, with recent burns on the Lakeside Ranger District. Be aware that winter storms can make high-country roads impassable and most are not plowed.

Campgrounds

Alpine Divide Cg Apache Trout Campground Aspen Aspen Campground Benny Creek Group Area Big Lake Multi-Family Campground Black Canyon Rim Campground Black Canyon Rim Cg Black Jack Campground Black Jack Group Campground Blue Crossing Campground Brookchar Brown Creek Campground Buffalo Crossing Campground Buffalo Crossing Cg Caldwell Cabin Canyon Point Chevelon Canyon Lake Cg Chevelon Crossing Cg Coal Creek Cg Crook Campground Cutthroat Deer Creek Campground Diamond Rock Cg Fool Hollow Lake Campground Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area Campground Fr 169 Campground Fr 171 Campground

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