Below are any Alerts and Closures that are in effect on Kaibab National Forest. If you have any questions regarding any of this information, please contact the appropriate Ranger Station:

• North Kaibab Ranger Station: 928-643-7395

• Tusayan Ranger Station: 928-638-2443

• Williams Ranger Station: 928-635-5600

• Forest Supervisor's Office: 928-635-8200

Additional Resources

• Forest Orders: Regional and Forest Orders that restrict use or close areas of the Kaibab National Forest.
   

Select the double arrows below on the map for more information.

Alerts

• Temporary Area Closure Bill Williams Mountain Watershed

  Date(s): Sep 7, 2022

  The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety associated with the Bill Williams Steep Slope 3 hazardous fuels reduction operations. This order shall be in effect from September 7, 2022, at 1:00 PM to January 31, 2023 at 6:00 AM, unless rescinded.

  Temporary Area Closure Bill Williams Mountain Watershed-Forest Order with Map 9/7/2022

  Steep Slope Fuels Reduction Treatments on Bill Williams Mountain to Resume September 1 news release 8/29/2022

  Bill Williams Mountain Restoration Project webpage

• Forest Road 354 on Kaibab & Prescott NF Temporarily Closed for Repairs

  Date(s): Sep 7, 2022

  National Forest System Road (NFSR) 354 is closed for public safety due to flood damage and washed-out sections of the road, which lies on portions of the Prescott and Kaibab National Forests.

  The purpose of this order is to provide for public health and safety due to flood damage to the road systems. This forest order shall be in effective on Friday August 27, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. and shall remain in effect till August 27, 2023, unless rescinded.

  Kaibab NF-Williams Ranger District and Prescott NF- Chino Valley Ranger District Closure Order 8-27-22

  Kaibab NF-Williams Ranger District and Prescott NF-Chino Valley Ranger District Closure Map 8-27-22

• 14-Day Camping Limit in a Consecutive 30-Day Period

  Date(s): May 11, 2020

  Camping for more than 14 days in any 30 day period is prohibited within the boundaries of the Kaibab National Forest.

  • 14-Day camping limit in a consecutive 30-day period including map
• Swimming and Wading Prohibitions at Williams Ranger District Lakes

  Date(s): Jun 21, 2018

  Entering or being in a body of water is prohibited at Kaibab Lake, Cataract Lake, Dogtown Lake and White Horse Lake on the Williams Ranger District. The prohibited acts include being in the water, swimming and wading.

  • Lakes Order Closure 6-1-18

  • Lakes Order Closure Map 6-1-18

• To Report a Wildland Fire

  Date(s): Sep 12, 2017

  To report a wildland fire, please contact Williams Dispatch Center at (928) 635-2601. If you don't reach a dispatcher directly, or in any other emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Closures

• Critical Temporary Area Closure Bill Williams Mountain Watershed

  Date(s): Sep 7, 2022

  The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety associated with the Bill Williams Steep Slope 3 hazardous fuels reduction operations. This order shall be in effect from September 7, 2022, at 1:00 PM to January 31, 2023 at 6:00 AM, unless rescinded.

  Temporary Area Closure Bill Williams Mountain Watershed-Forest Order with Map 9/7/2022

  Steep Slope Fuels Reduction Treatments on Bill Williams Mountain to Resume September 1 news release 8/29/2022

  Bill Williams Mountain Restoration Project webpage

• Forest Road 354 on Kaibab & Prescott NF Temporarily Closed for Repairs

  Date(s): Sep 7, 2022

  National Forest System Road (NFSR) 354 is closed for public safety due to flood damage and washed-out sections of the road, which lies on portions of the Prescott and Kaibab National Forests.

  The purpose of this order is to provide for public health and safety due to flood damage to the road systems. This forest order shall be in effective on Friday August 27, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. and shall remain in effect till August 27, 2023, unless rescinded.

  Kaibab NF-Williams Ranger District and Prescott NF-Chino Valley Ranger District Closure Order 8-27-22

  Kaibab NF-Williams Ranger District and Prescott NF-Chino Valley Ranger District Closure Map 8-27-22