Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
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 devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Lower Salt River Area Temporary Emergency Equestrian Closure for Public Health & Safety
Click to view closure order for details.
Granite Reef Developed Recreation Site Public Health and Safety Closure Order
See order for details.
From Recreation.gov
Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
TERMINATION ORDER: Stage II Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order
There are no fire restrictions on the Tonto National Forest as of Sept. 5, 2025, 8 a.m.
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.
From Recreation.gov
Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
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 devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Cannabis Possession Prohibited
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the s
Quemado Lake Closure
Quemado Lake and nearby recreation areas are closed due to harmful algal blooms. See full alert for more information.
Harmful algae detected in Quemado and Snow lakes
The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at Quemado Lake, Snow Lake, and Hopewell Lake due to the formation of harmful algae blooms.
Gila National Forest to begin prescribed fires
Gila National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the spring as weather conditions allow.
From Recreation.gov
Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
From Recreation.gov
Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
From Recreation.gov
Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
From Recreation.gov
Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
From Recreation.gov
Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
From Recreation.gov
Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
From Recreation.gov
Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
From Recreation.gov
Renting an RV to be delivered to your campsite? Make sure your delivery service has a Forest Service special use permit!
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 devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Pile burns in effect
Prescribed fire projects usually commence during the early spring and fall months in northern Arizona, and pile burns occur during times of snow accumulation. Click the button below to visit InciWeb for details on prescribed fire projects that may be happening or planned for the near future.
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.
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.
Lake Mary Restrictions in Effect
Camping, campfire and use prohibitions are in effect in the Lake Mary area.
C.C. Cragin Reservoir Vehicle and Swimming Prohibitions
Vehicle and swimming restrictions are in effect for the C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir.
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.
From Recreation.gov
The 2011 Wallow Fire affected this area. Falling trees and other hazards still exist; be aware when entering the forest. All open areas are subject to closure at any time if safety conditions change. High-clearance vehicles are recommended. For more information, visit www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf or call the Alpine Ranger District at 928-339-5000.
From Recreation.gov
This campground was surrounded by the Rodeo-Chediski fire in the summer of 2002. The area around the campground was severely burned and presents safety hazards, including stump holes and falling limbs and trees. The campground is still forested and trees within the facility have been sprayed with pesticide to help protect against bark beetles. For more information, contact the Lakeside Ranger District at 928-368-2100.
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.
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- Winn
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