Beginning at 8 a.m., Thursday, June 29, 2023, Stage 1 fire and smoking restrictions will be in effect across the entire Prescott National Forest.
The City of Prescott and Yavapai County will enter State 1 fire restrictions at the same time. Please visit https://www.cazfire.gov for further information and the full list of restrictions.
Stage 1 fire restrictions prohibit the following:
Using a device that is solely fueled by pressurized liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device.
Fire restrictions are implemented to help prevent human-caused fires and to limit the exposure of visitors during periods of dangerous fire conditions. Decisions about fire restrictions are based on a combination of carefully measured factors. Criteria used to determine when to implement restrictions include current and predicted weather, fuel moisture, fire activity levels, enduring drought, and available firefighting resources.
The public is reminded to always be extra cautious when recreating on public lands, regardless of restrictions. For information on all Arizona state and federal fire restrictions, including an interactive map, visit wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.
To view Forest Order 03-09-00-23-03: Prescott National Forest Emergency Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, visit Alerts & Notices.
For fire restriction information please call (928) 925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.
The following is a comprehensive list of the DESIGNATED AREAS, as referenced in Prohibition #1. Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire, including charcoal and briquettes, is only allowed within a fire structure (metal fire rings and/or metal pedestal grills) provided by the Forest Service at the following developed recreation areas:
Bradshaw Ranger District: 928-443-8000
Verde Ranger District - 928-567-4121