The Prescott National Forest implemented restrictions on target types effective July 24, 2020, in an effort to reduce the amount of refuse and trash being left on the Forest from target shooting. Forest Order #03-09-00-20-266
Trails in the Spence Basin area will be closed intermittently during the Skyline Mechanical Thinning project as contractors use heavy equipment to thin vegetation in the wildland urban interface. News Release dated 4/21/21 We are trying to keep current closures (which trails are closed when) pinned to the to of our social media pages: Facebook and Twitter
Granite Mountain rock face and surrounding areas are closed for the purpose of protecting essental habitat for peregrine falcon courtship and breeding from February 1 - July 15, 2021.
Thumb Butte rock face and surrounding areas are closed for the purpose of protecting essential habitat for peregrine falcon courtship and breeding from February 1 - July 15, 2021.
Camping restrictions along Highway 260 and Salt Mine Road corridor in the Verde Valley started January 7, 2019 and remain in effect until January 7, 2023. Unrestricted camping in the area lead to occupancy exceeding the land's capacity to remain healthy; campers ignoring the 14-day stay limit; excessive quantities of trash and feces left behind; illegal dump sites; and criminal activity. This action aims to protect public safety and health, and conserve and protect natural resources. For more information, please see the resources below:
Flying drones has become a popular recreational activity recently, but it has also caused serious hazards to aircraft and negatively impacted fire fighting operations. Before flying drones above your public lands, it is important that you become familiar with regulations governing their use.
The links above explain how drones endanger pilots and fire fighters, and hamper fire fighting efforts. Drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), have interfered with wildland fire fighting efforts numerous times recently.
Order Number: 03-04-21-12 Temporarily closes the Verde River and adjacent lands from May 10 - 24, 2021 to protect the public during removal of feral cattle.
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