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  • Doce Pit Closure Order #03-09-03-25-07

    Temporary closure of Doce Pit area to provide safe working conditions for Forest Service contractors and personnel conducting hazardous fuels reduction operations. This Order shall be in effect from April 25, 2025, at 06:00 PM through June 30, 2025, unless rescinded.

    Alert Start Date: April 25th, 2025
  • Towers Mountain Road (NFSR 52C) Temporary Closure

    Temporary closure of NFS Road to protect the infrastructure, ensuring the continued operation of critical communication services and reduce vandalism of communication facilities, including towers and equipment shelters. This Order shall be in effect from April 25, 2025, at 07:00a.m.

    Alert Start Date: April 25th, 2025
  • Verde Ranger Station Closed to the Public

    The Camp Verde Ranger Station will close to the public starting on Monday, April 28, 2025.  The public can still access all products and services at the Red Rock Ranger Visitor Center, located at 8375 State Route 179, Sedona,

    Alert Start Date: April 24th, 2025
  • NFS Road 354 Closure Order #03-07-25-00

    This Order prohibits travel on the NFS Road 354 and other roads in the area on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab Naitonal Forest and the Chino Valley Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest.

    Alert Start Date: April 7th, 2025
  • Seasonal climbing restrictions on Granite Mountain and Thumb Butte

    Peregrine falcons were once listed under the Endangered Species Act. Due to many changes in management practices, peregrine falcons have since recovered from that vulnerable status.

    Alert Start Date: February 1st, 2025
  • Lynx Lake Boat Launch Temporarily Unavailable due to Low Water

    Lynx Lake boat launch temporarily unavailable due to low water

    Alert Start Date: January 26th, 2025
  • Hwy 260 Corridor Camping Restrictions

    Camping prohibition along the Highway 260 corridor to mitigate natural resource degradation, including negative impacts to soil, water quality and riparian corridors, stemming from overuse of the Described Areas by the public, as well as to protect public health and safety from forest

    Alert Start Date: January 7th, 2025
  • Toilets Temporarily CLOSED at Lynx Lake North Shore

    The toilets at Lynx Lake North Shore are temporarily closed due to low water pressure issues. Engineers are working to determine the cause and we'll let you know when they reopen. Vault toilets remain open at South Shore. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

    Alert Start Date: December 10th, 2024
  • Verde River Seasonal Bald Eagle Nesting Closure

    Seasonal closure in the Ladders area of the Verde River to protect nesting bald eagles during their breeding season (December 1 through June 30).  This Order shall be in effect each year from December 1 through June 30, commencing December 24, 2022, at midnight through June 30, 202

    Alert Start Date: December 1st, 2024
  • Lynx lake Bald Eagle Nesting Area and Trail Closure

    Seasonal Closure Order needed to protect nesting bald eagles from disturbance from human activities in the Lynx Lake area.

    Alert Start Date: December 1st, 2024
  • Target Type Shooting Restriction

    Prohibition on shooting specific target types.  The purpose of Order #03-09-05-24-08 is to protect natural and cultural resources from sanitation impacts and protection of public health and safety.

    Alert Start Date: October 26th, 2024
  • #03-09-03-24-07 Prohibition on Non-Equestrian Camping, Groom Creek Horse Camp

    Prohibition on non-equestrian camping (i.e., camping without horses) in Groom Creek Horse Camp. The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety. This Order shall be in effect from August 15, 2024, at 06:00am, through August 14, 2026, 08:00pm unless rescinded.

    Alert Start Date: August 15th, 2024
  • Verde Wild & Scenic River Fire, Occupancy and Use, and Waste Prohibitions

    The purpose of Order #03-09-05-23-25 is to protect natural resources and meet management standards established in the Verde Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan as required by the National Wild & Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. This Order shall be in effect from December

    Alert Start Date: December 1st, 2023
  • Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure Order

    The purpose of Order #03-09-05-23-01 is to protect public health and safety due to flash flood risk and sanitation issues and to protect natural resources from degradation.  This Order shall be in effect from October 4, 2023, at 12:00 am, through October 3, 2025, at 8:00 am, unless resc

    Alert Start Date: October 4th, 2023
  • Prescott Basin Dispersed Camping Restrictions

    Order #09-233 restricts camping in the Prescott Basin to designated dispersed sites.

    Alert Start Date: January 17th, 2017
  • 14-Day Camping Limit

    Order #09-225 prohibits camping on the Prescott National Forest for more than 14 days within a 30-day period.

    Alert Start Date: September 14th, 2015