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.

 

 

Alerts

• There are currently NO FIRE RESTRICTIONS in effect on Prescott NF

  Date(s): Jul 15, 2022

  There are currently no fire restrictions in effect on Prescott National Forest.  Please recreate responsibly.  Campfires must be attended at all times, and DEAD OUT (cold to the touch) upon your departure. 

• 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  
• 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

• 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)