Alerts
Forest and Regional Orders are generally temporary in nature and are listed under 36 CFR 261 Subpart B. They are designed to protect public safety and our natural resource. After review, Regional Foresters or Forest Supervisors sign the order, enacting it until its expiration date or until superseded by another order or terminated early. A copy of the order is then located at the District Office and Forest Supervisor’s Office in which they apply. The prohibition is displayed in such locations and manner as to reasonably bring the prohibition to the attention of the public. A violation of these orders is a federal crime, punishable up to $5000 and/or six months in jail.
Some of the reasons for the implementation of such orders are to protect public safety, prevent resource damage, protect wildlife populations and many other reasons. Forest orders may prohibit a specific activity or impose permit requirements. Some examples of permits that may be required are hiking, camping or burning permits.
Occupancy and use information can be found in 36 CFR 261 Subpart A section 261.10.
Forest Alerts
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Effective Sept 11, 2025 - UPDATED - White Sage & Dragon Bravo Fires Temporary Area Closure
Starting Thursday, September 11, 2025, the public will have access to another 96,000 acres of national forest lands on the North Kaibab Ranger District as the Forest Service further reduces the White Sage & Dragon Bravo Fires Temporary Closure.
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No Fire Restictions on the Kaibab NF
All fire restrictions on the Kaibab National Forest were lifted Thursday, September 4 at 8:00 a.m.
Forest visitors should always be vigilant, regardless of restriction levels.
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Moonset Pit Green Waste Disposal Area opens May 3, 2025
The Moonset Pit Green Waste Disposal Area will open to the public every other Saturday beginning May 3 through mid-September ONLY WHILE STAFF IS PRESENT (may close due to lightning).
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Forest Road 354 on Kaibab & Prescott NF Temporarily Closed for Repairs
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.
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Cinder Pit Season Opens May 1, 2025
The season for cinder pits begins May 1, 2025.
Starting April 1, 2025 at 8:00am, the public may call the Williams Ranger Station at 928-635-5600 to sign up for the waitlist. If you have any questions, please contact the Williams Ranger Station. -
Firewood permits available 4/1 for Williams & Tusayan RDs, 5/1 for North Kaibab RD
Fuelwood permits will be available on April 1, 2025, for the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts, and on May 1, 2025, for the North Kaibab Ranger District. Permit sales and firewood collection will run through December 31, 2025.
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Cinder Pit and Moonset Pit Green Waste Disposal Information
Cinder Pit information
Starting April 1, 2025 at 8:00am, the public may call the Williams Ranger Station at 928-635-5600 to sign up for the waitlist. If you have any questions, please contact the Williams Ranger Station.
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Thinning operations near Whispering Pines (Williams)
Forest thinning operations are underway at the Holden Project west and north of Williams near the Whispering Pines community. Be aware of truck traffic and heavy machinery in the area.
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Public surveys begin on the Kaibab National Forest
Between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025 members of the public may encounter contract employees conducting surveys on the Kaibab National Forest in developed and dispersed recreation sites and along forest roads. Information gathered informs future forest management.
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Forest thinning operations near Parks
Forest thinning operations are underway at the Government Prairie project near parks. Be aware of truck traffic and heavy machinery in the area.
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Camping/Campfire Closure within Proximity to Developed Sites
Camping/Campfire Closure within Proximity to Developed Sites