Welcome to the Coconino National Forest

It's prescribed fire season! Keep up to date on burn projects happening across the Forest by visiting our Inciweb page for maps and weekly information about when and where burns are happening.

Trip of a Lifetime

From the famous red rocks of Sedona to Ponderosa pine forests, from southwestern desert to alpine tundra, the Coconino National Forest is one of the most diverse and unforgettable destinations in the country.

Winter Activities

One of the most diverse National Forests in the country with changing landscapes and activities around every corner. Explore mountains and canyons, fish in small lakes, and wade in lazy creeks and streams. Bring your camera and don't forget your swim suit, hiking shoes, and fishing pole...come and see!

Updates from the Coconino National Forest

Wildfire Crisis Strategy

The Wildfire Crisis Strategy identified 21 high-risk landscapes for accelerated treatment to protect communities and resources from wildfires, including areas in the Coconino National Forest.

Wildfire Crisis Strategy

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Plan Your Visit

Special Places

Scenic Drives, Ancient Cliff Dwellings, Petroglyphs - even an Apollo Training Site! Only on the Coconino!

Destinations
Be Prepared

You'll want to lose yourself in the adventure, but maps and brochures will help you find your way.

Maps and Guides
Passes/Permits

Red Rock Pass, fuelwood permits, events, research - passes and permits for all your needs.

Passes and Permits

Discover More about the Coconino National Forest

Caring for the Land

Learn how the Coconino National Forest cares for the land including the Forest Plan, projects, the Four Forest Restoration Initiative, and the Fossil Creek Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP).

Land Management
Partnering with Veterans

The Flagstaff Ranger District had the honor of working with the AZT VETS and the Arizona Trail Association to protect and maintain a stretch of the Arizona Trail. This inspirational video explains how Veterans find healing while helping the land.

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Hot topics:

Road Status Four Forest Restoration Initiative

Verde River Conditions Prescribed Fires and Smoke FAQs

Features

Dispersed Camping Recommended Sites

Javelina designated dispersed camping sign.

There are several notable dispersed camping areas on the Coconino. Some allow open camping, while others allow camping only in designated campsites. Help keep these areas open and accessible to everyone: follow the rules listed on the Motor Vehicle Use Map when driving in the forest (essentially, cross-country travel in a motorized vehicle is prohibited), and always drown campfires out cold to the touch.

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Northern Arizona’s invasive species to know

As the natural distribution of species shifts historically, opportunistic invasive and dramatic climactic changes are contributing to sizable disruptions of native species in Arizona. Learn some of the big names in invasive species to prevent them from invading further!

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