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Fee Areas on the Kaibab - 2026 Information

The Kaibab is Bear Country - Learn More and Be Bear Aware

Mountain biker on a wide gravel trail

Biking

Explore the Kaibab on your bike. Not all trail information may be present below - click here for a comprehensive list of Kaibab NF trails. 
A man stands at a lake's edge with a fishing pole in hand, the fishing pole bent as he reels in a fish.

Fishing

The lakes within the Kaibab National Forest present great opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors! For more information on the rules and…
Three hikers carrying packs walk down a trail through a grassy valley dotted with prickly pear cactus pads - in the near distance is the smoothed pancake-like sandstone formations of the Esplanade formation, and beyond is the steep rocky canyon walls of Snake Gulch.

Hiking

Backpacking and day hiking opportunities await. Not all trail information may be present below - click here for a comprehensive list of Kaibab NF…
A horse stands between two trees in the forest.

Horse Riding and Camping

Traveling by horse can add excitement to your trip through the Kaibab. Not all trail information may be present below - click here for a…
Four male deer stand in a sage brush landscape with a little snow on the ground.

Hunting & Shooting

HuntingHunting activities are regulated by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. For licenses, regulations, and other hunting information visit…
Overland Road Historic Trail Sign with illustrations

Outdoor Science and Learning

Find an interpretive site, visitor's center, or a place to take in the sights and sounds of the forest.
A picnic table in a developed campground

Picnicking

Find a spot for lunch. 
A mural on a brick building side for historic Route 66 as the last town bypassed by Interstate 40 on October 13, 1984.

Scenic Drives

Take in the views from your car. 
A man in a kayak paddles away from the shore of a lake.

Water Activities

Looking to escape the heat and recreate on the water? Or maybe trying your luck with a fishing pole? Learn more about the water activities offered on…
A child with a huge smile on his face rides a sled down a snowy hill.

Winter Sports

Cross-country skiiing and snowmobiling.
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