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.
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(b), the following act is prohibited on the roads described in this Order, and depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, within the Chino Valley Ranger District, Prescott National Forest, Coconino County, State of Arizona and Williams Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest, Coconino County, State of Arizona.
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
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.
The purpose of Order Number: 03-04-21-20, effective August 6, 2021, at 12:00 p.m, is to protect public health and safety due to the potential for flash flood occurrence in Sycamore Canyon as a result of the Rafael Fire. This Order will remain in effect until October 31, 2021, or until rescinded, whichever comes first.
SPECIAL NOTE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains over the burn scars. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events--be prepared to take action. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service website.
Tiger Fire Public Safety Closure Order No. 03-09-03-21-286 is a temporary closure provide for public and fire fighter health and safety due to firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the Tiger Fire on the Prescott National Forest. This Order will be effective on Agust 3, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. and shall remain in effect until 6:00 a.m. on September 30, 2021, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. This order replaces the earlier closure order 03-09-03-21-282.
The purpose of Order Number: 03-04-21-20, effective August 6, 2021, at 12:00 p.m, is to protect public health and safety due to the potential for flash flood occurrence in Sycamore Canyon as a result of the Rafael Fire. This Order will remain in effect until October 31, 2021, or until rescinded, whichever comes first. View map of restricted area.
SPECIAL NOTE: Everyone near and downstream from the burned areas should remain alert and stay updated on weather conditions that may result in heavy rains over the burn scars. Flash flooding may occur quickly during heavy rain events--be prepared to take action. Current weather and emergency notifications can be found at the National Weather Service website.
Tiger Fire Public Safety Closure Order No. 03-09-03-21-286 is a temporary closure provide for public and fire fighter health and safety due to firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the Tiger Fire on the Prescott National Forest. This Order will be effective on Agust 3, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. and shall remain in effect until 6:00 a.m. on September 30, 2021, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. This order replaces the earlier closure order 03-09-03-21-284.
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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