Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests

This webpage provides current and pertinent information about restrictions, closures, fire, safety alerts, and advisories.

Safety

Preparation and safety are of utmost importance while recreating in the national forest. Please observe safety alerts and notices before your excursion to the forest. Simply knowing the current conditions, closures and alerts prepares you for a pleasurable outdoor visit, free from any surprise that could deter your fun!

Rules and Closure Orders Regional and Forest Orders Map

Alerts

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NEVER Bring or Use Fireworks on Federal Lands. It is Illegal.
Date(s): Jun 26, 2024 - Jul 7, 2024
03-01-24-15: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Date(s): Jun 20, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024

Forest Order: 03-01-24-15 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
14-Day Camping Limit in a 30-Day Period
Date(s): Jun 10, 2024 - Jun 10, 2026

Forest Order: Document Link
Order Number: # 03-01-24-11 Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Date(s): Jun 5, 2024 - Sep 20, 2024

Forest Order: Document Link
Prohibited in Big Lake Recreation Area - Storing or Possessing Food or Refuse
Date(s): Feb 25, 2022 - Jan 31, 2025
Fireworks are always prohibited
Date(s): Apr 25, 2014

Closures

Lakeside Ranger District - Show Low Lake Nesting Area
Date(s): Feb 8, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

Forest Order: 03-01-07-24-02
Lakeside Ranger District - Fool Hollow Lake Nesting Area
Date(s): Feb 8, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

Forest Order: 03-01-07-24-01
03-01-05-24-04 Promontory Butte Temporary Closure
Date(s): Jun 11, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024

Forest Order: 03-01-05-24-04 Promontory Butte Temporary Closure
03-01-01-24-07 Home Creek Closure Order
Date(s): Jun 7, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

Forest Order: Document Link
03-01-01-24-08 Horse Creek Closure Order
Date(s): Jun 7, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

Forest Order: Document Link
03-01-01-24-04 Boggy_Wildcat Closure Order
Date(s): Jun 7, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

Forest Order: Document Link
03-01-01-24-06 Gravel Pit Closure Order
Date(s): Jun 7, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

Forest Order: Document Link
03-01-01-24-05 Caldwell Corrals Closure Order
Date(s): Jun 7, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024

Forest Order: Document Link

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Public Notices

Restriction of Motorized Vehicles in Designated Wildlife Quiet Areas

The purpose of this Order is to reduce motorized disturbance in areas of core wildlife habitat. This Order shall be in effect from June 10, 2024, at 5:00 pm through June 10, 2029,at 5:00 pm, unless rescinded. A map identifying each of the Described Areas is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibits A1–A10.

Forest Order # 03-01-24-13

Guidance on the Prohibition of Scattering Ashes and Erecting Memorials

It is Forest Service policy to not permit the placement of memorials, monuments, shrines or items of remembrance on our shared lands. Existing permitting authorities do not provide for the permanent use of the NFS land.

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