Forest Orders

Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations 261.50 (a) gives each Forest Supervisor the authority to issue orders which close or restrict use of the of described areas within the area over which he/she has jurisdiction. An order may close an area to entry or may restrict the use of an area by applying any or all of the prohibitions authorized in Title 36, Part 261, Subpart B, of the Code of Federal Regulations.

• Arizona Collateral Schedule Field Guide (36 CFR 261, Subpart A) This field guide lists the penalties for violations of the specific prohibitions contained in 36 CFR 261, Subpart A. In addition to the penalties listed in this field guide, Class B misdemeanors consist of a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both (see 16 U.S.C. § 551, 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581).
• U.S. Government Publishing Office: 36 CFR 261 - Prohibitions complete text of the regulations, including 36 CFR 261 Subpart B "Prohibitions in Areas Designated by Order" mentioned above.

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Below are the official Forest Orders with text and maps. If you are familiar with the area you are planning to go, check out our Forest Closure & Restrictions Map that correlate with these Orders, where you can click on specific areas on the map to see what closures and/or restrictions are in effect--including those areas that have year-round restrictions in place.

• Forest Closures
• Fire Restrictions
• Camping
• Travel and Vehicle Use
• All Other Uses
• Related Resources & Reading

Closures

Forest Orders related to the complete closure of specific areas of the forest.

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Fire Restrictions

Forest Orders related to the restriction of campfires, stoves, smoking, fireworks, and other fire restrictions in specific areas of the Forest.

Date	Order #	Expires	Title	District(s)
11-30-2023	03-04-06-23-25	11-30-2028	Verde Wild and Scenic River Special Restrictions	Red Rock
10-2-2023	03-04-06-23-21	3-31-2033	Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Camping, Fire and Glass Container Prohibition Non-Permit Season (October 2 - March 31)	Red Rock
5-1-2023	03-04-08-23-10	4-30-2025	Flagstaff Area Camping and Campfire Prohibition	Flagstaff
4-1-2023	03-04-06-23-07	10-1-2033	Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River Parking, Glass Container, Camping and Fire Prohibitions Permit Season (April 1 - October 1)	Red Rock
1-24-2023	03-04-06-23-03	1-24-2033	Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon Camping & Campfire Restrictions	Red Rock
9-1-2022	03-04-06-22-25	8-31-2024	West Sedona Camping & Campfire Restrictions (for higher quality map, click here).	Red Rock
5-30-2023	03-00-23-001	6-1-2026	Regional Closure Order - Fireworks, Explosives, Spark Arrestors  Area Map	SW Region
5-20-2015	04-15-04-R	4-30-2025	Camping and Campfires: Pumphouse Wash and Kelly Pocket area, south of Kachina Village	Flagstaff

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Camping

Forest Orders restricting camping.

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Vehicle Use and Travel

Forest Orders restricting the travel and/or use of motorized and/or non-motorized vehicles.

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All Other Uses

Forest Orders related to any other use, including but not limited to glass containers, nudity, fishing, swimming, and climbing.

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Related Resources & Reading

• Forest Road Status: Status of seasonal and temporary closures of major and popular forest roads.
• Alerts & Notices: Closures, alerts, and other important information you should know before heading into the Forest.
• Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM): Get a free Motor Vehicle Use Map and supplemental digital travel map from the Coconino National Forest. The MVUM shows which roads are open to legal travel by motorized vehicle.
• Fire Restriction Stages Explained