Most Frequently Requested Links

Fire Restrictions in effect on the Coconino National Forest

Our offices, hours, addresses & phones. There is only one office open on weekends for "live" help.

Developed campgrounds, camping-on-your-own, trail descriptions and trail maps

Current Conditions: urgent messages about prescribed fires, roads closed and special events on the Forest

OHV USE: Rules and Regulations for use of "off-highway vehicles" on National Forests in Arizona

Bear Aware: Black bears that reside in the Southwest primarily live in the pine forests and chaparral (brush) zones, and occasionally wander into lower elevations.

Mountain Lion Info: Tips for dealing with mountain lions, mountain lion biology, and attacks in North America from Arizona Game and Fish.

Water Quality Hotline: Water is tested daily at Slide Rock State Park. Call before your trip! (602) 542-0202

Announcing... The Red Rock District is moving to their new permanent facility. Join us for an Open House on Wednesday, April 16th at 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Visit RedRockCountry.Org for more information. Personal-use Fuelwood Permits will go on sale on April 18th, first day for cutting is Saturday, April 19th. See Passes and Permits - Firewood for more information. Where there was snow, now there is mud. Most non-paved roads are still closed in higher country. (See Current Conditions for more information.) Coconino National Forest's Recreational Fee Program Summary for 2007 is now available in ".pdf" format. Wet Weather Travel Restrictions - as we approach the mud and snow season, restrictions may be initiated [More] Our Offices Change: Mormon Lake District Office on Lake Mary Road is now closed. Peaks/Mormon Lake District Office on N. Hwy 89 and the Supervisor's Office on S. Thompson St. are now open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Also, the Happy Jack Information Center is now closed. Customer Service is now being handled at the Blue Ridge Office of the Mogollon Rim District. 2007 Report to the Stakeholders is now available online.         The Coconino National Forest is one of the most diverse National Forests in the country with landscapes ranging from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona to Ponderosa Pine Forests, to alpine tundra. Explore mountains and canyons, fish forest lakes and wade in lazy creeks and streams.

Click on any of these images for a larger view. Navigate to next or previous photo by clicking in the image on the right side for next; on the left side for previous.

Special Interest

Hey Kids, Discover the Forest!

There's a nifty little booklet on this link for kids.... "The Book of Stuff to Do Outside". Print it from the "what to do" link on this website.

Forest Service Awards Money to get More Kids In The Woods

As part of its effort to get more kids out of the house and in the woods, the U.S. Forest Service is awarding $50,000 to be split among seven northern Arizona programs which have partnered with the Coconino and Kaibab National forests, and Rocky Mountain Research Station-Flagstaff Lab...

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]

The Mogollon Rim District Motor Vehicle Closure/Off-Road Restrictions

Damage is occurring to resources in this area of the forest from unrestricted cross-country vehicle use. This area has fairly deep soils, generally good precipitation, and is one of the most productive for vegetation and wildlife on our forest.  Our goal is to greatly reduce resource damage and to protect the values that draw people to recreate on this part of the forest. These restrictions will help us achieve those goals. [MORE]

Herbicide Weed Treatments

Are you sensitive to herbicides and pesticides?

For information about herbicide treatments please try the Forest Service’s TOLL FREE LINE: 1-866-449-7809, or ADOT’s Toll Free Line: 1-800-546-6591 for highway right-of-way treatments.

Treatments are scheduled for National Forest lands near near FR132B, Hoxworth Springs area between May 17th and June 17 and on National Forest lands near FR91 and FR127, Brolliar Park, Gash Flat, and Round-Up Park area from May 15th through June 17th.

And, on the Red Rock District just south-east of Camp Verde, near S. Old Church Road May 24th through June 7th.

For specifics and more information see "Forest Resources/Botany"

Restoration of Native Fish in Fossil Creek

In the fall of 2004, nearly 100 people from around the state worked together to restore Fossil Creek to a native fishery. 

This work involved removing non-native fish that had invaded the stream so the few remaining native species would have a chance to survive. 

Native fish in Fossil Creek include headwater chub, roundtail chub, speckled dace, Sonora sucker, and Desert sucker.

In order to allow fish populations to recover after restoration of the creek, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has issued a new Commission Order that closes the entire Fossil Creek to fishing until December 31, 2008. [Path: "Forest Resources", then "Wildlife & Fisheries" then "Fossil Creek Restoration"]

Cadastral Survey Work

The Forest Service has been coordinating cadastral survey work in the area immediately adjacent to Mountainaire this spring.  The Coconino National Forest has requested boundary survey be done in this specific location because future management activities are being planned for the area.  It is our policy that National Forest System properties boundaries are surveyed and marked in their true location prior to undertaking land management activities.  Accurate landlines are important for both the protection of private property rights, and sound management of the public’s land...

Travel Management Rule

Why Change Motorized Use on Arizona's National Forests? (499kb .pdf file)

Last year, the Coconino National Forest began working collaboratively with the public in the initial stages of travel analysis. Public meetings were held at various locations across Northern Arizona during October and November to collect ideas about motorized travel management.

Maps and other information presented at the meetings, as well as public comments received, are available for viewing on this website.

The Forest has released a Proposed Action to start the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis process. We appreciate your participation thus far and look forward to hearing your feedback as this project continues.

Verde River Guide Now Available

In 1984 the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act established the portion of the Verde River from Beasley Flat downstream to the confluence with Red Creek, as Arizona's only Wild and Scenic River. While it may appear calm at many of the river access points, the large number of wrecked canoes that have been removed from the Verde River testify to the fact that is has its share of hazards. Please plan ahead, be prepared, and practice Leave No Trace ethics to leave the Verde just as you find it for those who come after.
View the Verde River Guide (5.0MB .pdf file)

Wilderness... What, No Mountain Bikes???

Wilderness is an area of undeveloped federal land retaining its primeval character and influence which is protected and managed so as to preserve its natural conditions and provides outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and unconfined type of recreation. [Click image for larger view]

Visit the "Ranger's Corner" for January, "Mountain Biking Experience - World Class!" - by Heather Provencio, Red Rock District Ranger

The Elden Pueblo Archaeological Project

The Elden Pueblo Project is a cooperative endeavor between the Coconino National Forest, the Arizona Natural History Association, and the Arizona Archaeological Society to provide educational opportunities in archaeology.  Elden Pueblo is a 60-80 room pueblo of the prehistoric Sinagua culture and a Hopi ancestral site.  The site of Elden Pueblo is open to the public and is located one mile north of the Flagstaff Mall on U.S. Highway 89. Elden Pueblo Programs and 2009 Archaeological Programs provide hands-on mapping, excavation, laboratory, and analytical experiences for participants under professional supervision.  Through these personal experiences, participants are made aware of archaeological concepts, values, laws and practices.  Join us in our quest to learn about past and present pueblo cultures by investigating the clues people left behind.

Quick Links for Fire Information

BRINS FIRE

• Original Brins Fire Page
• Brins-BAER Team (Burned Area Emergency Response)
• Oak Creek Canyon Task Force a private residential organization in Oak Creek is available on their website. Photos of the Brins Fire and notice of public meetings are also available on this site.

Current Wildland Fire Information
Most Recent Situation Report
Southwest Coordination Center (SWCC)
USDA Fire & Aviation Management
National Fire News

Grand Canyon Fire Management

	August 21, 2009
There are no fire restrictions on the Coconino at this time. Click for details. Preparedness Level III For our Contractors: the Industrial Plan is “A”

If the date at the top of the above box is NOT today's date, the information may not be current.

Prescribed Fire Link:

Forest News

August 21, 2009

Incident Fact Sheet - Taylor Fire

Taylor Fire information from the Northern Arizona Incident Management Team...

August 20, 2009

Incident Fact Sheet - Taylor Fire

Taylor Fire information from the Northern Arizona Incident Management Team...

August 19, 2009

Incident Fact Sheet - Taylor Fire

Taylor Fire information from the Northern Arizona Incident Management Team...

August 18, 2009

Incident Fact Sheet - Taylor Fire

Taylor Fire information from the Northern Arizona Incident Management Team...

August 17, 2009

Incident Fact Sheet - Taylor Fire

Taylor Fire information from the Northern Arizona Incident Management Team...

August 16, 2009

Taylor Fire Update - 8:00 P.M.

Firefighters are working to suppress the Taylor Fire, located approximately 13 miles southwest of Flagstaff in the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness near Turkey Butte...

August 16, 2009

New Fire Reported Southwest of Flagstaff

The Taylor Fire, which was reported at 7:22 a.m. today, is currently 50 acres, growing and located approximately 13 miles southwest of Flagstaff, near Sycamore Canyon and Turkey Butte...

August 13, 2009

Wild Horse Complex Receives Moisture

The Wild Horse Complex received measurable precipitation Wednesday and growth has stopped for now. It is estimated at 13,683 acres, approximately 16 miles northeast of Williams...

August 12, 2009

Reservoir, Cinder Hills, and Raptor Fires

Unless there is a significant change in activity, this will be the last update on the Reservoir, Cinder Hills, and Raptor Fires. Management of the Wild Horse Complex has been transferred to the Kaibab National Forest for its duration...

August 11, 2009

Coconino National Forest Fire Activitiy Update

Firefighters have been working diligently on the several wildland fires across the Coconino National Forest...

August 10, 2009

Wildland Fire Activity Across the Coconino

While several fires on the Coconino National Forest continue to be managed to benefit the fire-dependant ecosystem, fire specialists have also responded to several new fires in the past week with locations and behavior warranting suppression efforts. Twelve out of the 14 new fires since August 3 were human-caused...

August 7, 2009

Cinder Hills Fire Burns Actively in OHV Area

The Cinder Hills Fire, is approximately 80 acres, burning in ponderosa pine south of Forest Road 777 and Little Cinder Basin...

August 7, 2009

Crews Continue Managing Lightning-Caused Fires

With high winds in today’s forecast, crews will be monitoring fire activity closely on the several lightning-caused fires across the forest. These low-intensity fires have been managed for resource benefits that include re-introducing natural fire to the fire-dependant ecosystem, reducing risk of catastrophic fire behavior, improving wildlife habitat, and recycling valuable nutrients back into the soil...

August 5, 2009

Managed Fires Update

Crews continue to manage several lightning-caused fires for resource benefits. The fire-dependant ecosystem benefits from these low-intensity fires in several ways including reduced risk of catastrophic fire, maintained wildlife habitat, and recycled valuable nutrients back into the soil...

June 22, 2009

Coconino Forest Supervisor Takes Washington Position

After more than six years of service as the Coconino National Forest Supervisor, Nora Rasure has accepted a position in Washington, D.C., as the Deputy Director of Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources...

June 10, 2009

Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness Camping & Campfire Closure

The Red Rock Ranger District is implementing an overnight camping and campfire closure for the Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness and Bell Trail. This closure extends from the Beaver Creek Road FR 618 east along Wet Beaver Creek for approximately 5 miles...

Current press releases and other Forest news is archived in the Newsroom.