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  • Mount Graham Inclement Weather Road Closure

    Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(b), the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) roads within the Safford Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, (“Described…
    Alert Start Date: December 8, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-05-04-25-013

  • Fuelwood Sales

    The minimum charge for a firewood permit is $20. Depending on the location and availability, for $20 you can select up to 10 cords of softwood or hardwood ($2/cord).  The dates listed in the table below are subject to change depending on conditions and availability of wood.  We recommend you…
    Alert Start Date: October 21, 2025

  • Bear Wallow Riparian Area Closure

    No camping, parking, bicycle travel, or campfires allowed in Bear Wallow Riparian Area
    Alert Start Date: October 1, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-05-05-25-012

  • Target Shooting Refuse Restriction

    Possessing or storing any refuse for the purpose of target shooting with a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(cc).
    Alert Start Date: October 1, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-05-00-25-011

  • No Fire Restrictions

    There are currently no fire restrictions within the Coronado National Forest.
    Alert Start Date: July 21, 2025

  • Jacobson Fire

    In response to the Jacobson Fire that started on 5/26, areas are closed to visitor access. Inciweb:https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azcnf-jacobson-fire 
    Alert Start Date: May 27, 2025

  • Stronghold Fire

    Stronghold Fire information is available at https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aza3s-stronghold-fire. 
    Alert Start Date: April 28, 2025

  • Meadow Valley Road Closure 03-05-03-25-005 (Phase 2)

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public and worker safety on NFSR 765, as the newly constructed road section is surfaced with material.Prohibitions: Being on the Described Road. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
    Alert Start Date: April 28, 2025

  • Meadow Valley Road Closure 03-05-03-25-004 (Phase 1)

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public and worker safety on NFSR 765, as the newly constructed road section is surfaced with material.Prohibitions: Being on the Described Road. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e).
    Alert Start Date: April 12, 2025

  • Bighorn Sheep Closure Order

    Renewal of the previous Bighorn Sheep closure.
    Alert Start Date: February 7, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-05-05-25-003

  • Sabino and Bear Canyon Closure Order 03-05-03-25-002

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources from environmental degradation.Effective January 22, 2025, through January 21, 2028, the Santa Catalina Ranger District has implemented a closure order in the area of Bear Canyon Trail and the Wilderness boundary…
    Alert Start Date: January 21, 2025

  • 14 Day Camping Closure 03-05-00-24-005

    The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety and to mitigate impacts on sensitive plant and wildlife species.
    Alert Start Date: May 17, 2024
    Forest Order: #14 Day Camping Closure 03-05-00-24-005

  • Alcohol Closure

    The purpose of this Order is to comply with the Arizona and New Mexico state law and to restrict underage consumption of alcoholic beverages to provide for public health and safety.
    Alert Start Date: May 17, 2024
    Forest Order: #03-05-00-24-006

  • Tanque Verde Falls Camping Closure

    The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and forest resources in the Described Area.
    Alert Start Date: April 26, 2024
    Forest Order: #03-05-05-24-007

  • Barfoot Snake Closure Order 03-05-01-24-004

    The twin-spotted rattlesnake (Crotalus pricei) is a Regional Forester’s Sensitive Species and a State of Arizona protected reptile. Due to this species’ extremely limited habitat and population numbers, this Order provides for the protection of this species by precluding entry into the…
    Alert Start Date: April 1, 2024

  • Rose Canyon Lake Closure Order 03-05-05-23-022

    The Coronado National Forest is renewing the closure of the surface of Rose Canyon Lake. The overall recreation area remains open and fishing from the shore is allowed.
    Alert Start Date: October 22, 2023

  • Bear Wallow Riparian Area Closure Order 03-05-05-23-019

    The purpose of this Order is to protect riparian ecosystem and water quality from the impacts of heavy recreation use in the Described Area. Recreation activities such as camping or offroad motor vehicle use can cause soil compactions and erosion, which is difficult to repair and can lead to…
    Alert Start Date: October 1, 2023

  • SVRD Rec Shooting Closure Order 03-05-03-23-010

    Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun in the Restricted Area.The Order shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless rescinded.
    Alert Start Date: April 19, 2023

  • Olson Cabin Closure 03-05-05-22-030

    Olson Cabin Permit Area is located on the west side of Forest System Road 4458 and approximately 1,500 feet northwest of the junction of Forest System Road 4458 and Forest System Road 639.There are many problems associated with the Olson Cabin Permit Area. The permit area and improvements were…
    Alert Start Date: July 22, 2022
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