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Northern AZ Forests, including the Prescott National Forest, enter Stage II Fire Restrictions Wednesday, June 3 at 8 AM. Please see the news release for more information.
National Forests remain open for public use and enjoyment. We ask that prior to leaving for the Forest that you check this website for current conditions and restrictions related to the COVID-19 virus. We are working to minimize risks to our employees and the public, while maintaining services to the fullest extent possible. Also, please check weather and road conditions prior to leaving to assure you are adequately prepared for any natural hazards and weather you may encounter.
Climbing areas on Granite Mountain and Thumb Butte are closed yearly from February 1 - July 15 to protect peregrine falcon nesting habitat during the breeding season. Violating the closure area is a Class B Misdemeanor under Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261.8(a) and could result in a fine of $150. For more information, please visit our Climbing webpage.
The Ladders area of the Verde River is closed yearly from December 1 - June 30 to pretect Bald Eagle nesting habitat during breeding season. For more information please see the Ladders Closure Order.
The Lynx Lake closure was lifted early this year and is no longer in effect.
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, 2021. 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 12/13/18 news release, Forest Order No. 09-249, and map. Forest personnel discuss the rationale and future implications of the temporary camping restrictions on Verde Valley TV on 2/26/19: Video
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.
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.
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