Discover the Southwestern Region!

The legendary southwestern region lands are marked by sudden bursts of alpine peaks, colorful mesas, and breathtaking canyons.

The Southwestern Region is 20.6 million acres! There are six national forests in Arizona, five national forests and a national grassland in New Mexico, and one national grassland each in Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle.

These National Forest System lands are marked by sudden bursts of alpine peaks, colorful mesas, and breathtaking canyons. This sun-baked region also features wild whitewater rivers and clear mountain streams. Follow the forests on Facebook, Flickr, and X for some amazing pictures.

Renowned for its culture, this area's unique heritage is clearly visible in its wealth of prehistoric and historic sites and in the lives of many of its people who still celebrate the ways of centuries past. The Region consults and works directly with 43 sovereign Native American Tribes located in Arizona and New Mexico and an additional 9 tribes from surrounding states who have interest in our activities principally due to location of aboriginal lands. Learn more about tribal relations.

• List of the region's National Forests and Grasslands

  

  Learn more about the history, recreation, and land management of each national forest and national grassland in the Southwestern Region. The list includes links to maps, permits, recreation information and social media.

  About the Forests and Grasslands

Learn More about the Southwestern Region

• Destinations
• Recreation
• Resource Management
• Jobs and Volunteering