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How to use the Orders and Restrictions Map: Click on the arrows below on the map for more information. Click on the map to see if there are any Special Orders pertaining to that location. If so, a pop-up box will appear. Use the arrow at the top of the pop-up box to scroll through Orders if there is more than one listed in a given location.

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Crooks Fire Closure Order Effective May 18, 2022
Date(s): May 18, 2022 - Jun 18, 2022

Area closure to provide for public and fire fighter health and safety due to firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the Crooks Fire. This Order will be effective on May 18, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. and shall remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. on June 18th, 2022, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.

Order Number: 03-09-03-22-07

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STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT; RESTRICCIONES DE FUEGOS ETAPA 1
Date(s): Apr 28, 2022

Español: Restricciones de Fuegos Etapa 1

English: The purpose of this Order is to provide for the public’s health and safety and to protect National Forest System lands, resources, and facilities during the current period of high fire danger. This Order will be in effect at 08:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 05, 2022, and shall remain in effect until September 30, 2022, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.

Forest Order No. 03-09-00-22-03

Exhibit A - Map

Exhibit B - Definitions are found below the signature line in the Order above.

Exhibit C - List of Exempted Recreation Sites
Fossil Creek & Forest Road 708 Closed until 12/31/22 for public health and saf
Date(s): Mar 21, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022

Fossil Creek lands, roads, and trails are closed Aug 23, 2021 – Dec 31, 2022, or until rescinded, whichever comes first. The purpose of this closure order is to protect the public’s health and safety from unsafe conditions resulting from the Backbone Fire. View the Fossil Creek & Fossil Springs Wilderness photo gallery.

Closure Order
Target Type restrictions implemented across the Prescott NF
Date(s): Jul 29, 2020

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

Please see the news release dated July 23, 2020 for more information.
Temporary Camping Restrictions along Highway 260 and Salt Mine Road Corridor
Date(s): Dec 13, 2018
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:
- Forest Order Number: 03-09-05-21-273 Camping Closure for the Hwy 260/Saltmine Area (275 KB PDF)
- Map (5.8 MB PDF)
- Forest personnel discuss the rationale and future implications of the temporary camping restrictions on Verde Valley TV on 2/26/19: Video
Drones Use on Forest Service Lands
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
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

Closures

Critical Crooks Fire Closure Order Effective May 18, 2022
Date(s): May 18, 2022 - Jun 18, 2022

Area closure to provide for public and fire fighter health and safety due to firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the Crooks Fire. This Order will be effective on May 18, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. and shall remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. on June 18th, 2022, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.

Order Number: 03-09-03-22-07

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Temporary road closure/camping restrictions near Perkinsville Bridge
Date(s): Oct 3, 2021 - Oct 3, 2023

Order Number: 03-09-01-21-287 Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure

The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to flash flood risk and sanitation issues, and to protect natural resources from degradation. This Order took effect on October 3, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., and shall remain in effect until October 3, 2023, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.

Closure Order (500 KB PDF)

Map (2 MB PDF)

Public Notices

Crooks Fire Closure Order - Reduced

Forest Order Number: 03-09-03-22-06 reduces the size of the Crooks Fire Closure Area that was put in place to provide for public and fire fighter health and safety due to firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the Crooks Fire. This Order will be effective on May 7, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. and shall remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. on June 15, 2022, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.

Forest Order Number: 03-09-03-22-06

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Crooks Fire Closure Order Effective May 18, 2022

Area closure to provide for public and fire fighter health and safety due to firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the Crooks Fire. This Order will be effective on May 18, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. and shall remain in effect
until 6:00 p.m. on June 18th, 2022, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.

Order Number: 03-09-03-22-07

Area Map

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