Williams Ranger District

Area Status: Open

The Williams Ranger District is on the Coconino Plateau and encircles the City of Williams, Arizona. It is one of three districts within the Kaibab National Forest.

The Williams Ranger District is 550,411 acres in size. It contains headwater tributaries of two main watersheds: the Verde and Colorado Rivers. It has no perennial streams and only a few reliable springs.

The district is cut east and west by Interstate Highway 40. State Highway 64 to the south rim of the Grand Canyon extends to the north. US Highway 180 from Flagstaff to state Highway 64 passes through the northern edge of the district, providing a second route to the Grand Canyon.

Elevations on the district range from 5,500 feet in the southwest to 10,418 feet on Kendrick Mountain near the northeast boundary. Much of the terrain is relatively level except for numerous small knolls, a few mountains, and the escarpment (Mogollon Rim) that cuts diagonally across the southwest section of the forest. The average elevation is approximately 7,000 feet.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Areas for Mountain Biking at Williams Ranger District

Campground Camping

Areas for Campground Camping at Williams Ranger District

Group Camping

Areas for Group Camping at Williams Ranger District

Dispersed Camping

Cabin Rentals

Areas for Cabin Rentals at Williams Ranger District

Spring Valley Cabin

Lake and Pond Fishing

Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Williams Ranger District

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Williams Ranger District

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Williams Ranger District

Horse Camping

Areas for Horse Camping at Williams Ranger District

Spring Valley Cabin

Big Game Hunting

Big Game Hunting is regulated by the state of Arizona and allowed on the Kaibab National Forest during open seasons with applicable permits. Contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department for more information on open dates and regulations.