Prescott Forest
Prescott national forest is 1 25 million acres to explore.
Prescott forest. The forest is located in the mountains southwest of flagstaff and north of phoenix in yavapai county with a small portion about 3 5 percent extending into southwestern coconino county. Limited group sizes in new mexico. If you are traveling from jerome to prescott or vice versa and are up for a thrilling ride take az 89 a and drive through the mountains that comprise the prescott national forest. Virtual services offered by phone internet please visit our offices webpage for contact information and hours.
Campgrounds and designated dispersed campsites in the prescott basin. The group size limit order 03 00 00 20 020 restricts entering open areas with a group in excess of the number specified in any public health order. Status of recreation sites effective september 1 2020 camping. Permits that are not available online or by mail can be picked up at our offices by appointment only.
Prescott national forest an arizona national forest located near prescott prescott valley. Prescott national forest the prescott national forest is a 1 25 million acre 510 000 ha united states national forest located in north central arizona in the vicinity of prescott. The forest is located about 70 air miles northwest of phoenix arizona contains approximately 1 237 000 acres and is composed of two distinct divisions. Beautiful panoramic vistas of pine tree covered mountains.
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