Alerts

The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety due to the use ofheavy equipment, planned sanitation removal, and construction activity scheduledduring the partnered cleanup event.  This forest order shall be in effective on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM through…

Lynx Lake Boat Ramp at the South Shore Day Use area as well as the segment Lynx Lake Trail #311 that crosses the dam at the north shore of the lake are temporarily closed.  The purpose of this temporary Order is to protect public health and safety from flood impacted areas with exposure to flood…

Prohibition on shooting specific target types.  The purpose of Order #03-09-00-26-09 is to protect natural and cultural resources from sanitation impacts and protection of public health and safety. This Order shall be in effect from October 25, 2026, at 08:00 PM through October 24, 2028 at 08:00…

Food and other animal attractants must be stored in a "bear resistant manner" when an adult is not present. Use and firmly close trash receptacles when provided. Do not bury, discard, or burn food or other animal attractants. Pack it in, pack it out.

Non-equestrian camping at Groom Creek Horse Camp is not permitted. The purpose of this order is for public health and safety. 

The purpose this order is to protect public health and safety due to flash flood risk and sanitation issues and to protect natural resources from degradation.

Mingus Campgrounds: Mingus Group site, Tent Site and Campground are now available for reservation through recreation.gov.  Please be advised there are limited First Come-First Served sites.

Beginning the week of April 27, 2026, the Forest Service will begin construction activities associated with the cleanup of an abandoned mine near Cherry, Arizona, on the Verde Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest in Yavapai County.For more information regarding this project, please see…

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. through April…

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, AZ 86351, during these hours: Wednesday 12 p.m.-4:30 p.m. All other…

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 forestuser conflicts…

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 1, 2023,…

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