A new announcement from Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests details the status of several recreation areas within the forest that are now open or opening soon. Current Status for Campgrounds (CG) Alpine Ranger District: Black Mesa Ranger District: Clifton Ranger District: Lakeside Ranger District: Springerville Ranger District: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests remind recreationists Read more…
Prescott National Forest has opened these developed recreation sites as of Wednesday, May 1, 2024: Extended hours: Most Prescott National Forest campgrounds accept reservations and a few sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on campgrounds and cabin rentals visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/prescott/recreation/camping-cabins. To make reservations online visit: https://www.recreation.gov. Read more…
Starting May 4 the Upper Lake Mary and Narrows recreation areas will implement new updates meant to enhance enjoyment and convenience for recreationists. On-site automated fee machines will become available for the purchase of daily passes for $10 or a weekly pass for $15. Also, these Coconino National Forest sites Read more…
The U.S. Forest Service has invited the public to provide input on the management of recreational activities in five popular destinations within the Coronado National Forest. Regarding Peña Blanca Lake, the Huachuca Mountains, Cochise Stronghold, the northern Chiricahua Mountains including Cave Creek Canyon, and Mount Graham, Coronado NF offers a Read more…
Starting in early April 2024, the trailhead leading to Flagstaff’s renowned Elden Lookout and Fatmans Loop trails will be off-limits for two months. Despite the closure, recreationists can still access the trails via a short access trail near the eastern parking lot of the Flagstaff Ranger Station (located at 5075 Read more…
The very popular Cathedral Rock Trail is closed from February 28 through April 13, 2024 for trail maintenance. The Coconino National Forest announced the closure to be in effect Wednesday through Saturday, 8am-4:30pm throughout this scheduled time period. While the main section of Cathedral Rock’s climb and lookout point terminus Read more…
The Coconino National Forest has adjusted the reservation system for Fossil Creek to enhance accessibility and reduce the number of unused permits. The updates offer two avenues to secure a permit via recreation.gov for any specific date. The majority of permits (80%) will be accessible on a rolling daily basis, Read more…
Beginning the week of March 4 and extending into April, White Spar Trailhead will be temporarily closed. The Prescott National Forest will enforce the closure to facilitate the safe and efficient mobilization of construction equipment and materials as construction of a new trailhead is underway. The Forest Service provides a Read more…
Prescott National Forest urges visitors to refrain from traveling on wet or snowy roads to minimize the likelihood of needing emergency rescue services and to prevent road damage.
Outdoor sections in Prescott National Forest are closed through June 2024 for bald eagle breeding and protection. All kinds of recreation are prohibited during the closure.