While we make every effort to provide comprehensive and accurate information, this list may not always reflect every closure/condition. If you notice a discrepancy in the following, please inform us via our Contact Us page or call us at (928) 527-3600.
Flagstaff District
Site/Location
As of:
Condition
Most roads in the Flagstaff District are now closed.
The Forest Service will be doing some maintenance on the dirt access road into Jordan trailhead. The work will likely continue through Thrusday and maybe again next week but no work will occur Friday - Sunday. The road will remain open to traffic with a flagger. So expect considerable delays. Visitors might like to avoid this trailhead for the next two days.
V Bar V Heritage Site
02/21/2012
V Bar V Heritage Site has trail construction going on. Please expect rough trail conditions until this work is completed.
V Bar V will be closed on Friday and Saturday, March 2nd and 3rd while trucks are dumping gravel and heavy equiptment is in use.
On Sunday and Monday, March 3rd and 4th, visitors will have to take the exit trail to the site after checking in at the visitor center.
Please check with the Red Rock Ranger District visitor center for current conditions and closures; (928)-203-2900 or call before you go on a Friday through Monday to the site at 928-592-0998.
Forest Road 708, Fossil Springs Area
11/18/2011
Forest Road 708 will be closed until April 15, 2012 from Strawberry to just east of the Waterfall Trail. [News Release] - [Forest Order and Map]
Both the Ladders and Towers bald eagle breeding areas along the Verde River are closed to the public between Dec. 1 and June 30 every year. The special closures are necessary to reduce human disturbances to the eagles during their nesting season here in the Verde Valley. [MORE]
Mogollon Rim District Site/Location
As Of:
Condition
Roads on the District
12/5/2011
Most gravel/dirt roads on the district are closed.
Cinch Hook Pit
11/30/2011
Cinch Hook gravel pit, located on State Highway 87 and Highway 260 junction, is closed to entry for all visitors, including snowplay, for the entire winter season of 2011-2012.
News on the Mogollon Rim, disposal of hot ashes; a Northern Goshawk at the Blue Ridge Office and info on the Coconino's passes and permits.
Blue Ridge Reservoir
05/26/2011
SRP is currently lowering the level of Blue Ridge Reservoir (now known as C.C. Cragin Reservoir) through Summer 2011 in preparation for construction work that will be done on the reservoir dam. Drawdown of water could result in the boat ramp becoming unsafe for use and may be closed. If the boat ramp closes, we will post the closure notice here. For more information about the water level drawdown, visit SRP's website at or email them at water@srpnet.com. [SRP news release 6/2/2011]
This area is off limits to any motorized vehicle being operated off of National Forest System Roads. Camping, game retrieval and wood-gathering may still take place in this area. Vehicles may park off a designated route (numbered roads ONLY) a distance that is the same as the length of their vehicle (and trailer if applicable), unless signed otherwise.
The affected area is roughly: east of Hwy 260, south of FR 142, west of FR 141 and north of FR 300.
PURPOSE: To eliminate off-road use that has caused resource damage.
A map identifying the off-road closure is attached and made part of this Order. See linked Closure Order and Map.
Contact(s):
Red Rock Ranger District -928-203-2900
V Bar V Heritage Site has trail construction going on. Please expect rough trail conditions until this work is completed.
V Bar V will be closed on Friday and Saturday, March 2nd and 3rd while trucks are dumping gravel and heavy equiptment is in use.
On Sunday and Monday, March 3rd and 4th, visitors will have to take the exit trail to the site after checking in at the visitor center.
Please check with the Red Rock Ranger District visitor center for current conditions and closures; (928)-203-2900 or call before you go on a Friday through Monday to the site at 928-592-0998.
Cinch Hook gravel pit, located on State Highway 87 and Highway 260 junction, is closed to entry for all visitors, including snowplay, for the entire winter season of 2011-2012.
Problems with trash, sanitation, vandalism, and safe use of the area have prompted the closure by the Forest Service for public health and safety.
Highways 87 and 260 are posted for no parking in the vicinity of Cinch Hook pit. [Forest Order and Map]
For questions about the Cinch Hook area please call the Mogollon Rim Ranger District at 928-477-2255.
A temporary restriction is in effect from May 26 thru June 21st - to protect public health and safety due to helicopter operations within the Schultz Fire area [forest order]
Both the Ladders and Towers bald eagle breeding areas along the Verde River are closed to the public between Dec. 1 and June 30 every year. The special closures are necessary to reduce human disturbances to the eagles during their nesting season here in the Verde Valley. [MORE]
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