Recreation

Some tips to help you enjoy your recreation experience....
- Fireworks are never allowed on any National Forest.
- There are NO trash services on National Forests. Don't leave your trash.
- Check for FIRE RESTRICTIONS before thinking about starting a campfire.
- Human waste is a big problem on the Forest. Please see Leave No Trace - Dispose of Waste Properly for instructions on handling this "delicate" situation.
- The Digital Travel Map is a free resource for anyone headed out into the Coconino National Forest. Whether you're driving, hiking, riding, or exploring, you will find this full color, GPS-enabled map a handy reference to have on your mobile device. The map show trails, recreation sites, major landmarks, and forest boundaries in addition to the roads shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Thank you for helping us protect our natural resources for future generations!
Recreation Conditions Report
Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
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A. B. Young Trail No. 100 | Open | |
Abineau-Bear Jaw Loop | Open | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
Airport Loop Trails | None | |
Allens Bend Trail No. 111 | Open | |
Apache Maid Cabin | Open | |
Apache Maid Trail No. 15 | Open | |
Arizona Nordic Village in the Winter | None | |
Arizona Snowbowl Summer Skyride / Winter Ski Area | Open | Be aware the Summer Skyride shuts down any time there is lightning. Scheduled to open for winter skiing on Nov 20. For current weather, visit National Weather Service. |
Arizona Trail (Equestrian Bypass) No. 87C | Open | Opened north of FR303 & Walnut Canyon NM |
Arizona Trail (Marshall Lake-Fisher Point) No.87 | Open | |
Arizona Trail Passage 27: Blue Ridge | Open | |
Arizona Trail Passage 28: Happy Jack | Open | |
Arizona Trail Passage 34: San Francisco Peaks | Open | |
Around the Peaks Loop | Open | The unpaved Forest roads in this loop (FR 418, FR 151) are closed during the winter season. |
Ashurst Lake | Open | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
Ashurst Lake Campgrounds | Open | |
Aspen Loop Trail No. 73 | Open | |
Babe Haught Trail No. 43 | Open | |
Baldwin Trail | Open | |
Banjo Bill Picnic Site | Closed | Due to a wet-weather event rockfall, Banjo Bill Day Use/Picnic Area is closed. Local forest and engineering personnel are working on clearing the area. |
Barbershop Trail No. 91 | Open | |
Bear Mountain Trail No. 54 | Open | |
Bear Sign Trail No. 59 | Open | |
Beaver Creek Day Use Picnic Site | Open | |
Bell Rock Pathway / Vista | Open | |
Bell Trail No. 13 | Open | Do not attempt this trail in the summer without being prepared! Bring the necessary footwear, plenty of water and food. |
Big Park Trails | Open | |
Bismarck Lake Trail | Open | |
Blodgett Basin Trail No. 31 | Open | |
Blue Ridge Campground | Open | Season early May to late September |
Bob Bear (formerly Fossil Springs) Trail-No. 18 | Closed | Due to Backbone Fire, FS-708, Fossil Creek Permit Area, Childs Day Use/Dispersed Camping is closed until further notice. |
Bonito Campground | Closed | Currently closed due to the Tunnel Fire Closure Order. The opening date is unknown right now but will be updated here when known. |
Bootlegger Picnic Area | Closed | Open 8 a.m. to dusk. |
Boynton Canyon Trail No. 47 | Open | |
Brins Mesa Trail No. 119 | Open | |
Broken Arrow Trail No. 125 | Open | |
Brookbank Trail No. 2 | Open | |
Bruce Brockett Trail | Open | |
Bull Pen Day Use Area & Trailhead | Open | DAY USE ONLY! Camping is never allowed here - day use only. |
C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir | Open | Gate is open at boat launch. |
Cabin Loop Trail System | Open | |
Call of the Canyon Picnic Site | Closed | During summer, fall color, spring break, and other busy seasons, Call of the Canyon (West Fork Trailhead) parking fills up every day by 9:30 a.m., seven days per week. Have a backup plan for a different hike or day use area if the parking lot is full. |
Calloway Trail No. 33 | Open | |
Campbell Mesa Trail System | Open | Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Owners must pick up after their pets. DO NOT leave bags of poop from your pets along the trail/trailhead. If your pet defecates, you must bag the poop and take it with you--not leaving it for picking up later. If you do not want to do this, do not bring your pet on these trails. |
Canyon Vista Campground | Open | |
Carroll Canyon Area Trails | Open | |
Casner Canyon Trail No. 11 | Open | |
Casner Mountain Trail No. 8 | Closed | |
Cathedral Rock Trail No. 170 | Open | |
Cave Springs Campground | Open | Reservations must be made 3 days ahead of arrival. Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov. |
Chavez Crossing Group Campground | Open | |
Childs Dispersed Camping Area | Closed | CLOSED due to the Backbone Fire. Entry to the area is restricted to Fire Personell and Forest Service Employees. |
Cinder Hills Off Highway Vehicle Area | Closed | |
Cinder Lakes Apollo Training Area | Open | |
Clear Creek Day Use Picnic Site | Open | |
Clear Creek and Clear Creek Group Campgrounds | Open | |
Clints Well Campground | Open | |
Cockscomb Trail System | Open | |
Cookstove Trail No. 143 | Open | |
Cornville Trail System | Open | |
Courthouse Butte Loop Trail | Open | |
Courthouse Vista | Open | |
Crescent Moon Cabin | Open | Reservations are required and can be made through Recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. |
Crescent Moon Picnic Site | Open | |
Crowley Pit Snow Play Area | Closed | Take any trash home with you. Please help keep the site clean. |
Crystal Point Trail | Open | |
Dairy Springs Campground | Open | |
Dairy Springs Trail No. 136 | Open | |
Deadmans Pass Trail | Open | |
Deer Hill Trail No. 99 | Open | |
Deer Pass Trailhead | Open | |
Desert Canyon Loop Scenic Drive | Open | |
Devil's Bridge Trail No. 120 | Open | |
Doe Mountain Trail No. 60 | Open | |
Dogie Trail No. 116 | Open | Notes: Pets must be on-leash. Do not disturb cultural and archeology sites (Antiquities Act - 1906). No motorized vehicles on trail (Wilderness Act-1964). No motorized equipment or mechanized vehicles.(bicycles, strollers, etc.) in the Wild |
Donahue Trail No. 27 | Open | |
Doney Picnic Site | Open | |
Doney Trail No. 39 | Open | |
Dorsey Spring Trail No. 7 | Closed | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
Double Springs Campground | Open | |
Dry Creek Trail No. 52 | Open | The road to Dry Creek Trail is very primitive and suitable for high-clearance vehicles only. |
Elden Lookout Trail No. 4 | Open | |
Elden Pueblo Archaeological Site | Temporarily Closed | |
Elks Group Campground | Open | Season early May to September – reservable on Recreation.gov |
Encinoso Picnic Site | Open | |
Fatmans Loop Trail No. 25 | Open | Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Owners must pick up after their pets. DO NOT leave bags of poop from your pets along the trail/trailhead. If your pet defecates, you must bag the poop and take it with you--not leaving it for picking up later. If you do not want to do this, do not bring your pet on these trails. |
Fay Canyon Trail No. 53 | Open | |
Fernow Cabin | Open | Reservations are required and can be made through Recreation.gov or calling 1-877-444-6777. |
Flume Trail No. 154 to Fossil Creek Dam | Closed | Due to Backbone Fire, FS-708, Fossil Creek Permit Area, Childs Day Use/Dispersed Camping is closed until further notice. |
Forked Pine Campground | Open | Concessionaire leaves for the season in October. Campground remains open with limited amenities until the road closes in the winter. Refer to Ashurst Lake Campgrounds for current conditions. |
Fort Valley Trail System | Open | |
Fossil Creek | Closed | Due to Backbone Fire, FS-708, Fossil Creek Permit Area, Childs Day Use/Dispersed Camping is closed until further notice. \r\n |
Fossil Springs Wilderness (Mogollon Rim) | Closed | |
Fred Haught Trail No. 141 | Open | |
Freidlein Prairie Dispersed Camping | Open | Campfires are restricted in all of these designated campsites year-round, as well as the surrounding area. Please reference Forest Order 03-04-19-19F for details. |
General Crook Trail No. 130 | Open | |
Girdner Trail No. 162 | Open | |
Grasshopper Point Swimming & Picnic Area | Open | When open, hours are 9 a.m. to sunset. |
Griffith Spring Trail No. 189 | Open | |
H. T. Trail | Open | |
HS Canyon Trail No. 50 | Open | |
Halfway Picnic Site | Open | |
Harding Springs Trail No. 51 | Open | |
Heart Trail No. 103 | Open | |
Hog Hill Trail No. 70 | Open | |
Honanki Heritage Site | Open | Closes when Temperature is over 100 degrees. |
Horse Crossing Trail No. 20 | Open | |
Hot Loop Trail No. 94 | Open | |
Houston Brothers Trail No. 171 | Open | |
Huckaby Trail No. 161 | Open | |
Humphreys Trail No. 151 | Open | For current weather, visit National Weather Service. When there is snow on the San Francisco Peaks check the Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center Snowpack Summary for avalanche danger information. |
Inner Basin Trail No. 29 | Open | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
Jack's Canyon Camping and Climbing Area | Open | |
Jacks Canyon Trail No. 55 | Open | |
Jim Thompson Trail No. 124 | Open | |
Kachina Peaks Wilderness | Open | For weather conditions, visit National Weather Service |
Kachina Trail No. 150 | Open | For current weather, visit National Weather Service. |
Kehl Springs Campground | Open | Open year-round except for seasonal road closures |
Kelly Motorized Trail System | Open | |
Kelsey Trail No. 3 | Open | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
Kendrick Cabin | Open | Reservations are required and can be made through Recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. |
Kendrick Mountain Wilderness | Open | Most roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. View the Wilderness from Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Trail year-round. |
Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Trail | Open | |
Kinder Crossing Trail No. 19 | Open | |
Kinnikinick Lake | Open | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
Kinnikinick Lake Picnic Area | Open | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
Knoll Lake | Open | |
Knoll Lake Campground | Closed | Season late May to September |
Lake Mary Narrows Boat Launch and Picnic Area | Open | Concessionaire is on-site and a fee is required May through September. Closing is at 7 p.m. Closed to Boat Trailer Launching |
Lake Mary Recreation Corridor | Open | |
Lakeview Campground | Open | |
Lakeview Trail No. 132 | Open | |
Lava River Cave | Open | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
Ledges Trail No. 138 | Open | |
Lime Kiln Trail No. 82 | Open | |
Little Bear Trail No. 112 | Open | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
Little Elden Spring Horse Camp | Open | |
Little Elden Trail No. 69 | Open | |
Little Horse Trail No. 61 | Open | |
Little L.O. Trail No. 6 | Open | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
Little Round Mountain Trail | Open | |
Llama Trail | Open | |
Lockett Meadow Campground | Open | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. Toilets are also closed. |
Long Canyon Trail No. 122 | Open | |
Long Canyon Trail No. 63 | Open | |
Long Valley Work Center Group Campground | Open | Season early May to September – reservable on Recreation.gov |
Lower Lake Mary | Open | Closing is at 6 p.m. |
Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area | Open | Concessionaire is on-site and a fee is required May through October. |
Loy Canyon Trail No. 5 | Open | |
Mail Trail No. 84 | Closed | Due to Backbone Fire, FS-708, Fossil Creek Permit Area, Childs Day Use/Dispersed Camping is closed until further notice. |
Manzanita Campground | Open | |
Margs Draw Trail No. 163 | Open | |
Marshall Lake | Open | |
Maxwell Trail No. 37 | Open | |
Midgley Bridge Observation Site | Open | |
Mooney Trail No. 12 | Open | |
Moqui Group Campground | Open | Season early May to September – reservable on Recreation.gov |
Mormon Lake | Open | |
Mormon Mountain Trail No. 58 | Open | |
Munds Mountain Trail No. 77 | Open | |
Munds Mountain Wilderness | Open | |
Munds Wagon Trail No. 78 | Open | |
Myrtle Trail No. 30 | Open | |
Mystic Trail | Open | |
North Urban Trail System - East | Open | |
North Urban Trail System - West | Open | |
North Wilson Trail No. 123 | Open | |
O'Leary Group Campground | Closed | |
O'Leary Peak Trail | Open | |
Oak Creek | Open | |
Oak Creek Canyon | Open | |
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive | Open | |
Oak Creek Visitor Center | Closed | Open 9:00am-4:00pm Thursday-Monday (closed Tue + Wed) |
Oak Creek Vista | Closed | Visitor center closed. Rest area open. |
Old Caves Crater Trail | Open | |
Oldham Trail No. 1 | Open | |
Painted Desert Vista/Doney Picnic Areas | Open | |
Palatki Heritage Site | Open | The last tour leaves at 2 p.m. The site may be closed in wet weather and thunderstorm conditions. |
Parsons Trail No. 144 | Open | Notes: Camping/campfires within the first 3 miles of the trail is prohibited (see Forest Order 04-02-07-R for more details) Pets must be on-leash. Do not disturb cultural/archeology sites (Antiquities Act 1906). No motorized vehicles in the wilderness." |
Peak View Winter Recreation and Parking Area | Open | |
Pine Canyon Trail No. 26 | Open | |
Pine Flat Campground | Open | |
Pine Grove Campground | Open | |
Pipeline Trail No. 42 | Open | |
Plateau Lakes Scenic Drive | Open | |
Priest Draw Trail and Bouldering Area | Open | |
Pumphouse Wash (FR 237) Dispersed Camping Area | Open | |
Purtyman Trail | Open | |
Red Mountain Trail No. 159 | Open | |
Red Rock Loop Trail | Open | |
Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center | Open | Hours 9:00am-3:00pm + Wednesdays 12:00pm-3:00pm |
Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness | Open | |
Red Rocks/Sycamore Canyon Loop Scenic Drive | Open | |
Rim Road/General Crook Trail Loop | Open | |
Rock Crossing Campground | Open | Season early May to September – reservable on Recreation.gov |
Rock Crossing Trail No. 18 | Open | |
Rocky Ridge Trail No. 153 | Open | |
Sandy Seep Trail No. 129 | Open | |
Sandys Canyon Trail No. 137 | Open | |
Schnebly Hill Trail No. 158 | Open | |
Schnebly Hill Vista Observation Site | Open | High clearance vehicles are recommended to reach the observation site from I-17. DO NOT attempt to drive up or down Schnebly Hill without a high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle. |
Schuerman Mountain Trail No. 56 | Open | On weekdays when school is in session, DO NOT park on high school property. Use dirt pullouts on east side of road. |
Schultz Creek Trail No. 152 | Open | |
Schultz Pass Road Scenic Drive | Open | Some areas may require high-clearance vehicles. |
Schultz Tank | Open | |
Secret Canyon Loop Trails | Open | |
Secret Canyon Trail No. 121 | Open | The road to Secret Canyon Trail is very primitive and suitable for high-clearance vehicles only. |
Secret Mountain Trail No. 109 | Open | |
Slate Mountain Trail No. 128 | Closed | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
Slide Rock State Park | None | This park is managed by Arizona State Parks and Trails. Check Slide Rock State Park on Arizona State Parks for details and status. |
Snowbowl Scenic Drive | Open | |
Soldier / Long Lakes | Open | |
Soldier Pass Trail No. 66 | Open | |
Soldier Trail No. 21 | Open | |
Stage Stop Day Use Area | Open | |
Sterling Pass Trail No. 46 | Open | |
Stoneman Lake | Open | |
Strawberry Crater Trail | Open | |
Strawberry Crater Wilderness | Open | |
Sunset Trail No. 23 | Open | |
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness | Closed | |
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Northeast Trail System | Open | |
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Southeast Trails | Open | |
Taylor Cabin Trail No. 35 | Open | |
Telephone Trail No. 72 | Open | |
Templeton Trail | Open | |
Thomas Point Trail No. 142 | Open | |
Towel Creek Trail No. 67 | Open | Closed due to Backbone Fire Closure |
Tramway Trail No. 32 | Open | |
Turkey Creek Trail No. 92 | Open | |
Turkey Springs Trail No. 217 | Open | |
U-Bar Trail No. 28 | Open | |
Upper Lake Mary | Open | Low Water - Launch at Your Own Risk - Large Watercraft Not Recommended |
Upper Lake Mary Boat Launch & Picnic Area | Open | Low Water - Launch at Your Own Risk - Large Watercraft Not Recommended |
V Bar V Heritage Site | Closed | Closed Feb 14 - May 15, 2022, for a site improvement project. |
Verde River | Open | |
Victorine Trail No. 101 | Open | |
Volcanoes And Ruins Loop Scenic Drive | Open | |
Vultee Arch Trail No. 22 | Open | The road to Vultee Arch Trail is very primitive and suitable for high-clearance vehicles only. |
Walker Basin Trail No. 82 | Open | |
Waterfall Trail on Fossil Creek | Closed | Due to Backbone Fire, FS-708, Fossil Creek Permit Area, Childs Day Use/Dispersed Camping is closed until further notice. |
Waterline Trail | Open | |
Weatherford Trail No. 102 | Open | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
West Clear Creek | Open | |
West Clear Creek Trail No. 17 | Open | |
West Clear Creek Wilderness | Open | |
West Clear Creek Wilderness - Mogollon Rim | Open | |
West Fork of Oak Creek No. 108 | Open | Open 8:00am-dusk |
West Sedona Designated Dispersed Camping & Day-use | None | Currently under construction with plans to open in summer 2022. Check back later for updates. |
West Sedona OHV Routes | Open | |
Wet Beaver Creek | Open | |
Wet Beaver Wilderness | Open | |
White Bridge Picnic Site | Open | |
White Mesa Trail No. 86 | Open | |
Wier Trail No. 85 | Open | |
Willow Crossing Trail No. 38 | Open | |
Wilson Canyon Trail No. 49 | Open | |
Wilson Mountain Trail No. 10 | Open | |
Wing Mountain Dispersed Camping | Closed | Roads leading into the area are closed to vehicles during the winter season. |
Winter Cabin Trail No. 70 | Closed | |
Wood Memorial Trail | Open | |
Woods Canyon Trail No. 93 | Open | |
Yavapai Vista | Open |
Spotlights
Flagstaff Ranger District

The Flagstaff Ranger District encompasses nearly 850,000 acres of National Forest lands around the Flagstaff area, from Mormon Lake and Anderson Mesa to north of the San Francisco Peaks. At 12,633 feet, the San Francisco Peaks is not only the dominant feature of the forest area we call the Volcanic Highlands, it's also the highest mountain in Arizona. Three of the summits that ring this dormant volcano's now quiet inner caldera are higher than any other mountain in the state.
This mountain is sacred to the native peoples that live in the area and its soaring profile set against a blue Arizona sky serves as a source of awe to contemporary residents and visitors. Views from the summit of the San Francisco Peaks stretch to the Grand Canyon's North Rim over eighty miles away. Hiking, sightseeing, wildlife watching and skiing are the predominant recreation activities enjoyed in this land of mountains, forests and lava flows.
Flagstaff Ranger District, extends from north of the Peaks to the south. This rolling highland is a land of ponderosa pine forests and pinyon/juniper woodlands clustered around broad prairies and small lakes. Arizona's largest natural lake, Mormon Lake, is located here. The area is also known for its plentiful wildlife. Large herds of elk roam the forests and edgelands. Bald eagles and ospreys live and hunt around the lakes. Pronghorn antelope graze the prairies.
Principal recreation activities among the lakes and prairies are boating, fishing, camping, and wildlife watching. The area also boasts some excellent cross-country skiing in good snow years.
Recreation Activities for the Flagstaff District:
- Campgrounds
- Trails
- Wilderness Areas, Boating/Fishing Sites, Scenic Drives
- Picnic Areas, Archaeology Sites, Cabin Rentals and Winter Activities
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Sedona Area OHV Routes

Eleven different OHV routes are highlighted within the Sedona area of the Red Rock Ranger District, ranging from Easy (dirt forest road) to Extreme Difficulty (4-wheel drive and high clearance necessary). Please keep in mind there is no operating a motor vehicle off an open and authorized road.
Oak Creek Canyon Scenic Drive

Get your camera ready for this one, and don't forget your swim suit, hiking shoes, and fishing pole. Just south of Flagstaff, Arizona State Route 89A descends a breathtaking series of switchbacks into a scenic, smaller cousin of the Grand Canyon. Known for colorful rocks and unique formations, Oak Creek Canyon is famous the world around for its spectacular scenery.
Before you drive into the canyon you'll want to stop at Oak Creek Canyon Vista. Here you can get a bird's eye view of what awaits you down the road and, at the same time, shop for Native American jewelry and other craft items from the local Native American artists who set up displays along the pathways.
Once you've snaked your way down the switchbacks, SR 89A winds a lazy course down the length of Oak Creek Canyon. It's actually possible to enjoy the scenery here without leaving your car, but most people choose to get to know these crimson cliffs and crystal pools on a more personal basis. For that purpose there are plenty of overlooks, picnic areas, swimming holes and hiking trails all along the drive. At Midgely Bridge, there's a vista point with an especially unforgettable backdrop where you'll want to stop and use that wide-angle lens.
As you leave Oak Creek Canyon and continue past Sedona through Red Rock Country, an observer with a sharp eye will recognize familiar shapes among the natural sculptures that form the horizon. Keep an eye out for Steam Boat Rock, Courthouse Butte, Bell Rock and more.
You can continue down this scenic route to Interstate 17 and then back to Flagstaff, or you may want to turn around and do it all over again. If you're driving a high clearance vehicle, another way to complete the loop is to return to I-17 via the unpaved, rocky Schnebly Hill Road rather than State Route 179. The vistas along this rocky but rewarding backroad are as good, if not better, than any along the rest of the drive. A high clearance vehicle is highly recommended for this route. In winter months, the upper part of Schnebly Hill Road is closed above Schnebly Hill Vista (near the top of the ascent up Bear Wallow Canyon), and the unpaved portion may be completely closed during wet weather conditions. Check Road Status before attempting this alternative route.
Attractions: Picnicking, waterplay, hiking, fishing, wildlife watching, photography
Road Condition: All roads (except alternative route up Schebly Hill Road) are paved and plowed, but may be slippery after a winter storm.
Driving Time: 2.5 hours or all day.
Red Rock Ranger District

The colorful collection of buttes, pinnacles, mesas, and canyons surrounding Sedona is famous the world around for its red rock vistas. Over the years, this area has served as the setting of many western novels and movies and has been the subject of uncounted paintings, photographs, and other works of art. The remains of ancient wetlands, these crimson cliffs have been carved by the forces of the desert into one of nature's most magnificent masterpieces.
No matter what you do in Red Rock Country, you're always sightseeing. Ways to get even closer to all this scenery includes: hiking, horseback riding, taking a scenic drive, sliding down a natural waterslide, picnicking, camping, taking lots of photos and fishing in Oak Creek. The Red Rock District includes some 550,000 acres of magnificent splendor. Some areas require a pass to park, so be sure to check out the information about our Red Rock Pass Program.
Get the scoop on the Red Rock Ranger District!
- Recreation Guide [PDF]
- Recreation Maps
- Red Rock Pass Information and find out where to get a Red Rock Pass
- Fee-Free Days
- Road Status
- Forest Orders
Recreation activities for the Red Rock Ranger District shown in tables:
- Campgrounds
- Trails (A-J)
- Trails (K-Z)
- Wilderness Areas, Boating/Fishing Sites, Scenic Drives
- Picnic Areas, Archaeology Sites, Cabin Rentals and Additional Information
Mogollon Rim Ranger District

The Mogollon Rim is a rugged escarpment that forms the southern limit of the Colorado Plateau. It extends across the entire forest and provides excellent views within Plateau Country and Desert Canyon Country as well. Dropping as much as 2,000 feet in some areas, the Rim provides some of the most far-reaching scenery in Arizona. Views stretch from its rocky precipice to Four Peaks of the Mazatzals northeast of Phoenix.
Needless to say, sightseeing is a favorite activity along the Rim, but this forest area also boasts a historic system of hiking and horseback trails, a couple of picturesque lakes for boating and fishing, and backcountry skiing for wilderness adventurers. The Mogollon Rim is home to Camp Colley, an outdoor adventure camp at Little Moqui, run by the City of Phoenix, Parks and Recreation.
The photo above (see larger view) was taken by Mark Hickcox, Civil Engineer Tech on the Mogollon Rim District, from the Hutch Mountain Lookout Tower in the summer of 2011. It is looking south-east toward Long Lake.
Recreation activities for the Mogollon Rim District:
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Hunt Unit 11M (Peaks)
A primarily roadless and Wilderness hunt area designated to help restore aspen, in particular young aspen sprouts that are browsed upon by elk and deer. It’s ideal for those seeking a unique and challenging hunt on foot or horseback.
The Coconino National Forest and Arizona Game & Fish Department (AZGFD) teamed-up to create this new AZGFD sub-unit. The Peaks Hunt is Game Management Unit 11M and was first established in 2011. It has since become a popular hunt with above average success even though it is listed as a “Limited Opportunity” hunt area.
The unit includes the San Francisco Peaks and Hart Prairie – some of the most scenic areas on the forest and the highest elevation in Arizona. The 1996 Hochderffer Fire (pictured here) and 2010 Schultz Fire burn scars are also within the unit boundary.