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Temporary Camping Restrictions along Highway 260 and Salt Mine Road Corridor
Alerts
- 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: 03-09-05-22-16 Camping Closure for the Hwy 260/Saltmine Area 03-09-05-22-16
- 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
Alerts & Warnings
- FR 9271 A Area Closure Order #03-09-03-23-02
- There are currently NO FIRE RESTRICTIONS in effect on Prescott NF
- Temporary road closure/camping restrictions near Perkinsville Bridge
- Target Type restrictions implemented across the Prescott NF
- Temporary Camping Restrictions along Highway 260 and Salt Mine Road Corridor
- Drones Use on Forest Service Lands
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