Prescott National Forest
12 2020 in observance of columbus day and indigenous peoples day.
Prescott national forest. Lynx lake recreation area is one of the most popular recreation areas in central arizona. Aldo leopold 1920 report on the prescott national forest a historic report witten by aldo leopold in 1920 about the condition of the prescott national forest and its management. On the west side of the city the mountain ranges include juniper santa maria sierra prieta and the bradshaw mountains. What is a sopa.
Mild weather the cool ponderosa pine forest a serene 55 acre lake trout fishing boating hiking mountain biking horseback riding archaeological sites and bird watching attract visitors and bring them back. Prescott national forest where the desert meets the pines in central arizona. Santa fe national forest. Current sopa report note.
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. Beautiful panoramic vistas of pine tree covered mountains. For the prescott national 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.
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 prescott national forest offers the angler both cold and warmwater fishingopportunities. The city of prescott sits in the middle of the prescott national forest. Pnf is also reminding quad city residents that stage 1 fire.
The prescott national forest offices will be closed monday oct. In the space between lynx lake recreation area and state route 69 in prescott valley a mountainous backcountry laced with trails provides a diverse haven for shared use recreation. Forest service prescott national forest prescott arizona. 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.
The prescott national forest borders many other arizona forests including the kaibab coconino and the tonto. Hike ride or drive the roads and trails of the prescott national forest this fall and you might be suprised what you find.