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below on the map for more information. Click on the map to see if there are any Special Orders pertaining to that location. If so, a pop-up box will appear. Use the arrow at the top of the pop-up box to scroll through Orders if there is more than one listed in a given location.
Alerts
- NEVER Bring or Use Fireworks on Federal Lands. It is Illegal.
Date(s): Jun 26, 2024 - Jul 7, 2024
- STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT
Date(s): Jun 4, 2024
- NO WATER AVAILABLE AT LYNX LAKE RECREATION SITES
Date(s): May 15, 2024
- Hayfield Draw OHV Area Closes Seasonally 6/1 - 9/1
Date(s): May 22, 2024 - Sep 1, 2024
- Target Type restrictions implemented across the Prescott NF
Date(s): Jul 29, 2020 - Oct 1, 2024
- Temporary Camping Restrictions along Highway 260 and Salt Mine Road Corridor
Date(s): Dec 13, 2018 - Jan 7, 2025
- Drones Use on Forest Service Lands
Date(s): Mar 4, 2016
- Prescribed Burn Information
Date(s): Sep 30, 2013
Closures
- Order Number:# 03-09-05-24-02 Black Canyon Area Emergency Shooting Closure
Date(s): May 6, 2024 - Nov 2, 2024
- FRs 354, 9129J, and 9129K Temporary Closure Order # 03-07-24-03
Date(s): Apr 1, 2024 - Aug 27, 2024
- Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure
Date(s): Oct 4, 2023 - Oct 3, 2025
Public Notices
Order # 09-05-00-24-04 Stage 1 Fire Restrictions 060624
Emergency Stage 1 Fire and Shooting Restrictions in effect as of Thursday, June 6, 2024. The purpose of this Order is to is to provide for the public's health and safety and to protect National Forest System lands, resources, and facilities during the current period of high fire danger. This Order shall be in effect from June 06, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. through September 30, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. unless rescinded.
Forest Order #09-05000-24-04 Map
Justification for emergency shooting restrictions.
Order Number:# 03-09-05-24-02 Emergency Shooting Closure Black Canyon
Black Canyon Recreation Area Emergency Closure for Recreational Shooting for Public Health and Safety prohibits discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in locations near developed Verde River Access Points from Monday, May 6, 2024 through Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Alerts & Warnings
- NEVER Bring or Use Fireworks on Federal Lands. It is Illegal.
- STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT
- NO WATER AVAILABLE AT LYNX LAKE RECREATION SITES
- Hayfield Draw OHV Area Closes Seasonally 6/1 - 9/1
- Order Number:# 03-09-05-24-02 Black Canyon Area Emergency Shooting Closure
- FRs 354, 9129J, and 9129K Temporary Closure Order # 03-07-24-03
- Perkinsville Bridge Area Special Closure
- 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
Related Links
National Weather Service