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There are currently NO FIRE RESTRICTIONS on the Prescott National Forest
Date(s): Jul 19, 2018

Contact(s): Debbie Maneely: 928-443-8130

There are currently no fire restrictions on the Prescott National Forest. Please remember: fires must be attended at all times, fires must be extinguished completely (cold to the touch) before you leave.

Fire Restrictions in the United States can be found at: http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/dc/azpdc/information/restrictions.php
No electricity in Mingus Mountain Campground!
Date(s): May 1, 2018 - Oct 31, 2018

There is currently no electricity in Mingus Mountain Campground. Potato Patch was not affected so there are still electric hookups in B-Loop there.
Nemo Spring Trail #9405 and Charcoal Gulch Trail #9419 Temporarily Closed
Date(s): Oct 2, 2017

The Nemo Spring Trail #9405 and Charcoal Gulch Trail #9419 remain temporarily closed for rehabilitation following the Goodwin Fire. Work is expected to be completed by the end of 2017.
Drones: Know Before You Fly!
Date(s): Mar 4, 2016
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.

Regulations stipulate where and when drones may be flown, they protect wildlife and the environment, and they ensure public safety. Please view the list of regulations governing drone use over Forest Service lands.

More Information:
- Visit the FAA's Know Before You Fly campaign to learn how to fly drones safely.
- US Forest Service information about drones
- Video: Flying Drones Responsibly; 2.5 minute video by Tread Lightly
Drones Endanger Wildland Fire Fighters
Date(s): Jul 22, 2015
Public Service Announcements:
- Drones Endanger Wildland Fire Fighters
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Forest Service Blog:
- Drones Can be Deadly for Wildland Fire Fighters
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.

See and avoid – then report!

FAA Safety hotline: 866-835-5322

www.faa.gov/contact/safety_hotline
Prescribed Burn Information
Date(s): Sep 30, 2013
Prescribed burning reintroduces fire to the Forest's fire-dependant ecosystems, restores forest health, and reduces risk of catastrophic wildfires.
- More about prescribed burning
- Recent news releases contain information about current burn plans

Public Notices

Regional Order R3-004 Dated 6/01/17

Prohibits use of explosives and fireworks, and requires spark arresters on forests in Arizona and New Mexico.

Regional Order R3-003 Dated 6/01/17

Gives Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers the authority to enforce AZ State motor vehicle laws on Forest Service system roads.

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