U.S. Forest Service - Coconino National Forest

06/06/2026

Get out and celebrate National Trails Day on the thousands of miles of trails that connect people to their public lands. Whether you're exploring a favorite path or discovering a new one, thank you for helping us care for these special places. Lace up, get outside and enjoy the trails that belong to all of us on this fee-free day!

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

June is Great Outdoors Month: a perfect time to get outside and reconnect with your wild side. Family, friends and even pets can join in on the fun. What’s your favorite way to enjoy your public lands? Tell us in the comments.

(Forest Service photo by Deborah Lee Soltesz)

06/01/2026

Forward progress on the Howard Fire has been stopped.

(Update: Forward progress on this fire has been stopped.)

Firefighters are responding to the 3-acre Howard Fire, located 10 miles south of Flagstaff and visible from Lake Mary Road.

Resources assigned to the incident include four engines, one hand crew, one dozer and miscellaneous overhead.

Forest visitors are asked to avoid the fire area during suppression activities as a matter of public and firefighter safety.

More information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/alerts/howard-fire-information

06/01/2026

(Update: Forward progress on this fire has been stopped.)

Firefighters are responding to the 3-acre Howard Fire, located 10 miles south of Flagstaff and visible from Lake Mary Road.

Resources assigned to the incident include four engines, one hand crew, one dozer and miscellaneous overhead.

Forest visitors are asked to avoid the fire area during suppression activities as a matter of public and firefighter safety.

More information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/alerts/howard-fire-information

06/01/2026

Fire danger across all three of our districts remains VERY HIGH, and therefore, we remain in fire restrictions across the entirety of the Coconino National Forest.

Here's more information about what you can and can't do during stage 1 fire restrictions: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/alerts/stage-1-fire-restrictions-effect

If you see an abandoned campfire -- or any other fire restrictions violation -- you can always call our dispatch at 928-527-3552 to report it.

05/30/2026

The West Fire, located on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District in the West Clear Creek area, is 50% contained. Firefighters continue to respond to the fire with a full suppression strategy.

Resources assigned to the fire include two Hotshot crews, two helicopters, four engines, one water tender and miscellaneous overhead.

05/28/2026

Firefighters are responding to the 5-acre West Fire located in the West Clear Creek area, roughly 4.5 miles west of Clints Well. Expect increased fire vehicle traffic along area roads, including state Route 87 and nearby forest roads.

Forest visitors are asked to avoid the public area during suppression efforts as a matter of public and firefighter safety.

05/25/2026

Our Headquarters, Flagstaff Ranger Station and Mogollon Rim Ranger Station will be closed today in observance of the federal holiday.

Our Red Rock Ranger Visitor Center -- and the greater national forest -- will remain open for your enjoyment.

Stay safe, pack out what you pack in, and enjoy your big backyard!

05/22/2026

Stage One fire restrictions went into effect across the entirety of the Coconino National Forest yesterday.

What does that mean?

Prohibited:
🚫No campfires at dispersed or undeveloped sites OR outside Forest Service metal rings.
🚫No charcoal/briquette grills in dispersed or undeveloped sites.
🚫No smoking in an area that is not barren or uncleared of all flammable material within a 3-foot diameter.

Permitted:
✅Campfires only in Forest Service provided metal rings at developed campgrounds and picnic areas.
✅Use of propane or liquid-fuel stoves with 3 feet of cleared space.
✅Smoking within an enclosed vehicle or building or in an open, developed recreation site.

Please do your part to help prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires by abiding by posted restrictions.

More information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/fire/prevention/restrictions