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Welcome to the Kaibab National Forest!
Never Allowed and Illegal: Fireworks and Pyrotechnics.
It is illegal to bring or use any kind of firework, or other pyrotechnic device on Federal Lands, which includes National Forests. Help prevent wildfires! More information
A Diverse Landscape To Enjoy!
If you are anywhere near Arizona, you won't want to miss the chance to visit us as the forest surrounds the northern and southern portions of the majestic Grand Canyon. From canyons to prairies, peaks to plateaus, the Kaibab offers layers of opportunity for peace, solitude & discovery.
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Fire Restrictions and Temporary Closure
Effective June 21, 2024, the entire Kaibab National Forest is under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and the Bill Williams Mountain watershed area is temporarily closed due to elevated risk of uncharacteristically severe fire and potential post-fire flooding. Other area information: Coconino County Fire Restrictions, Southwest Area Fire Restrictions.
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Apply for Seasonal Jobs
Apply June 27 - July 10, 2024. We're hiring temporary Biological Science Technicians (wildlife), Forestry Technicians (fire, fuels, helitack, lookout and recreation). Make a difference and gain valuable work experience.
Plan Your Visit
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Recreation
Camping, cabins, hiking, scenic drives, fishing and snow play - the Kaibab has opportunities for everyone year round.
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Find Your Way
Be prepared with maps in your format: interactive, downloadable, and print, including Motor Vehicle Use maps and travel aids.
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Forest Products
The Kaibab offers opportunities for firewood collection as well as other forest products such as corral poles, fence posts, and stays, Christmas trees, wilding transplants, pine cones and more.
Get Involved
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Comment Period Open:
Legacy Road & Trail Projects
The Legacy Road & Trails program is accepting comments on proposed projects for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Submit comments by July 14, 2024.
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Smokey Bear Reading Challenge
Help celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday.
Learn More About the Kaibab
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Hope Waters for Life
The Waters for Life project is a long-term co-stewardship effort between the Hopi Tribe and the Kaibab National Forest that focuses on the protection and restoration of Hopi Traditional Cultural Properties including natural seeps and springs.
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Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
The Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni—Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument comprises 917,618 acres acres of land managed by the Kaibab National Forest and Bureau of Land Management around Grand Canyon National Park. Designating the new national monument, which contains ancestral homelands of many Tribes, will preserve its important historic, cultural, natural, scientific, and recreational values.
Recent News
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Kaibab National Forest to lift fire restrictions and Bill Williams closure Saturday, June 29
Release Date: Jun 28, 2024
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Stage 2 fire restrictions and Bill Williams Mountain watershed closure to begin Friday, June 21
Release Date: Jun 18, 2024
Features
KNF Campground Concessionaire Prospectus
The Kaibab National Forest is soliciting proposals for two campground concession special use permits to provide high-quality public services in the operation and maintenance of the developed recreation sites on the forest. The solicitation period is Nov. 27, 2023 to July 26, 2024. Site tours are being offered in April and May.
