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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...)
Recreation Conditions Report
| Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Granite Mountain (Climbing) | Temporarily Closed | |
| Groom Creek Equestrian (307) Trailhead | Temporarily Closed | Temporarily closed due to the Crooks Fire. Expected to reopen in mid- to late May, 2022. |
| Groom Creek Equestrian Trail #307 Trailhead | Temporarily Closed | Temporarily closed due to the Crooks Fire. |
| Groom Creek Horse Camp | Temporarily Closed | Temporarily closed due to the Crooks Fire. Expected to reopen in mid- to late May, 2022. |
| Groom Creek Loop Trail #307 | Temporarily Closed | Temporarily closed due to the Crooks Fire |
| Isabella Trail #377 | Temporarily Closed | Temporarily closed due to the Crooks Fire. |
| Lower Wolf Creek Campground | Temporarily Closed | Temporarily closed due to the Crooks Fire. Expected to reopen in mid- to late May, 2022. |
| Spruce Mountain Picnic Site | Temporarily Closed | Temporarily closed due to the Crooks Fire |
Alerts & Warnings
- Crooks Fire Closure Order Effective May 18, 2022
- STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT; RESTRICCIONES DE FUEGOS ETAPA 1
- Fossil Creek & Forest Road 708 Closed until 12/31/22 for public health and saf
- Target Type restrictions implemented across the Prescott NF
- Temporary Camping Restrictions along Highway 260 and Salt Mine Road Corridor
- Drones Use on Forest Service Lands
