Recreation on the Coconino Forest
GPS Coordinates
Many of our Recreation Pages are displaying GPS Coordinates. These locations were determined using arial photographs and therefore may or may not be extremely accurate.
The Coconino Forest Webmaster would like to have all information shown as accurate, so we would appreciate an email indicating any necessary correction, not just about GPS info, but any information displayed herein.
If you put the formula directly into Google Earth, you will need to remove the "-" (minus sign) after the "W".
Send the Webmaster a message at Contact Us.
Thank you.
Lockett Meadow Campground
Lockett Meadow Campground is closed to overnight camping due to the significant amount of hazard trees located at each camp site. You may use this area for day-use during the fall color season. |
The
Coconino National Forest Welcomes Visitors
Enjoy your National Forests but please remember: FIREWORKS are
not allowed on the National Forest... or anywhere in the State of
Arizona without a permit.
When camping or picnicking, please keep your site clean; free from
trash and food. Otherwise animals and insects are attracted to your
site.
Please practice Leave
No Trace ethics... Bag your trash and take it home with you.
Help us keep our forests clean and green by "Packing It Out!"
(Please see " No
Deje Rastro" en Español)
Feel free to have a campfire (except on the Red Rock District AND except when fire restrictions are in effect)
but ALWAYS be in attendance of your fire; when you leave, PUT IT
OUT- COLD OUT! Put lots of water on it (about 5 gallons), mix and
stir dirt in, then do it again until you can put your bare hand
on the coals and they are cool to the touch! Putting your fire out
can take awhile. Please start extinguishing it BEFORE you start
packing up.
Human Waste is a big problem when thousands of people converge
on the Forest. Please CLICK
HERE for detailed instructions on handling this "delicate"
situation.
With your help, we can protect our natural resources for future
generations.
Thank you.
So Much To Do & See
The Coconino National Forest offers a variety of recreational
opportunities... hiking and backpacking, trail riding by horse and
bicycle, camping and picnicking, boating and fishing, and don't
forget winter activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country and
alpine skiing.
The Coconino Forest is made up of a number of distinct environments...
each with their own unique flavor. Click on the map to your right
or the links below.
Peaks District, high-country
mountain forests and meadows.
Mormon Lake District, wide-open
spaces, dotted with lakes.
Mogollon Rim District,
lush forests on the edge of the Mogollon Rim.
Red Rock District, famous
red-rock canyons, Oak Creek and more.
Dispersed Camping Guidelines
Camping-On-Your-Own
THE FOREST BELONGS TO EVERYONE... however, there are some firm
guidelines we must all follow out of respect for everyone who owns
the Forest, human and animal. You may camp most anywhere on the
Coconino National Forest (unless otherwise posted) according to
the guidelines
at this link: (Click Here).
Forest Service Cabin Rentals
The Coconino has three converted employee housing field units to beautiful recreational cabin rentals. Please check out our Room
With A View page for rates, reservations, seasons, and photos.
Cabin Rental Briefing
Paper (286KB .pdf file)
RV Sanitary Dump Stations in Northern Arizona
This list is provided only for your convenience. The Forest Service
does not endorse or recommend any commercial enterprise. Click
here for list
An Opportunity for you to Share Your Photos
Many of our Recreation Pages lack a nice photo. If you have an appropriate photo taken at one of our campgrounds or day-use areas, or on one of our trails or scenic drives, and would like to share it with us for use on our website, please indicate that in a response on the "Contact Us" page. (Any photo we use on Federal Websites will be considered "Public Domain" and may not be copyrighted. (Credit will be given unless you specify otherwise.)
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For Trail Guides,
Developed Campgrounds
Scenic Drives,
Wildnerness Areas
Please
CLICK ON THE MAP BELOW
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Another source for CAMPGROUNDS on the Coconino National Forest is U.S. National Forest Campground Guide - This link is not affiliated with the Coconino National Forest and will open in a new window.
Off-Highway Vehicles
The OHV information has been moved to its own page. [Click Here]
Researchers Warn Against Using Fire Ring as Garbage Dump
With summer just around the corner, campers are gearing up for weekend getaways and long summer-break vacations. For many, this means packing up the car, reserving a favorite campsite and breaking out the s’mores. For others, summer is the time to stuff a pack and trek out into the wilderness with their favorite freeze-dried foods.
For campers and hikers a common outdoor recreation element is the camp fire. Although most fires consist mainly of woody debris, many recreationists use the fire ring as a garbage disposal. However, some say this practice is harmful not only to the environment but also to those in close contact with the waste and emissions. (Read rest of article by Kaibab's Megan Foucht)
Geocaching on Forest Lands
Concerns and limitations include unauthorized burying or hiking in the alpine tundra, disturbance (digging and trampling) of sensitive soils (microbiotic crust at lower elevations), disturbance of archeological resources, disturbance of TE&S (Threatened and Endangered Species), and unauthorized use of motorized or mechanized equipment in wilderness areas. [More]
Fall Colors on the Coconino
See the Fall Colors page
Fossil Creek Native Fish Restoration
In the fall of 2004, nearly 100 people from around the state worked together to restore Fossil Creek to a native fishery...
Accessibility Guidelines
Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility
Guidelines
Forest Service accessibility guidelines are being developed to
provide guidance for the agency to maximize accessibility while
at the same time recognizing and protecting the unique characteristics
of the natural setting of outdoor developed recreation areas and
pedestrian trails. These guidelines will apply only to new or reconstructed
areas. (Click
here)
Recreation Facility Analysis
RFA is an analysis process, used nationally, to assist Forests in creating a sustainable program that aligns recreation sites with visitors' desires, expectations, and use. [More] |
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