Recreation

Prescott National Forest: "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! (MORE recreation opportunities and photos...)

Collage of people participating in a wide variety of recreational activities

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Alerts & Warnings

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Areas & Activities

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Featured Events

Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival
Date(s): Apr 25, 2019 - Apr 28, 2019
Whiskey Off Road Mountain Bike Races
Date(s): Apr 26, 2019 - Apr 28, 2019
YMCA Whiskey Row Marathon
Date(s): May 4, 2019
Greater Prescott Trails Planning 6th Annual Community Workshop
Date(s): May 8, 2019
Mountain Mayhem
Date(s): May 18, 2019
Phoenix Orienteering Club
Date(s): May 18, 2019 - May 19, 2019

Universal symbols of recreation activities arranged in a circle with Fee Sign at center

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https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/prescott/recreation