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Where the Desert Meets the Pines

Central Arizona's mild climate makes the Prescott a year-round destination to camp, fish, picnic, hike, and ride!

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Recreation

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Central Arizona’s mild climate allows for year-round outdoor recreation which provides physical, emotional, economic, and spiritual benefits to people and society.

National Interactive Visitors' Map

Map with links to numerous recreational opportunities and accessibility information.

Discover detailed information about recreational opportunities on National Forest lands using the Interactive Visitors' Map. Use the link below to zoom in to the Prescott National Forest.

Prescott National Forest

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Alto Pit OHV Day Use/Campground
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Picnicking
ATV and dirt bike riders (off-road vehicles of 50” or less in width) enjoy 400 acres with approximately 20 miles of motorized trails, 2 cross-country areas, and a designated children's area. The…

Apache Creek Loop
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
The Apache Creek Loop is comprised of Graver Wash Trail #9904, Apache Creek Trail #9905, Upper Graver Wash Trail #9906, and a portion of FR 95A. The loop begins at Trail #9904, which travels north…

Apache Creek Wilderness
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Rolling hills of juniper and pinyon interspersed with granite outcrops characterize this small, remote and relatively rugged wilderness. Established in 1984, the 5,628 acre wilderness features three…

Baby Granite Loop
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
Trail Description: The Baby Granite Loop lies within Granite Mountain Wilderness and is comprised of Tin Trough Springs Trail #308, Baby Granite Trail #320, and North Granite Trail #671. This loop…

Beasley Flat Picnic Site
Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
The Verde River is the only river in Arizona with a Wild and Scenic designation. Beasley Flat is the beginning of the Wild and Scenic stretch of the Verde River.  It is also the most popular…

Bignotti Picnic Site
Water Activities Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Bignottie is a lovely place to fish, bird watch, or picnic by the Verde River.  Canoers and kayakers who put in for a short, smooth water float from Black Canyon River Access Point end their float…

Black Canyon Fishing Site
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Black Canyon Fishing Site provides access to the Verde River where visitors enjoy fishing, picnicking, bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, and floating on inner tubes.   For more information about…

Blowout Butte #556
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking
Description: Blowout Butte is a moderately challenging 0.55-mile trail that begins off Campus #559 and ends at the top of the butte! This fun trail contours around Blowout Butte where trail users can…

Blowout Canyon #551
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking
Description: Blowout Canyon is a challenging 3.2-mile trail that begins off of Bullseye #557 and loops back onto Bullseye 3.2 miles later. Taking off shortly past the trailhead, Blowout Canyon…

Bradshaw Ranger District
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Picnicking Biking Scenic Drives Water Activities
The Bradshaw Mountains, located south of Prescott, have long been known for being one of the most mineralized mountain ranges in the world. As early as the mid-1800's, mining first brought settlers…
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