Beginning August 14, 2023, Arizona Public Service (APS) will begin powerline maintenance activities in the Granite Basin area on Prescott National Forest (PNF) lands to replace various powerline structures on the Prescott-Bagdad 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission line. Construction crews will be working around the proximity of developed recreation sites in the Granite Basin area and
Photo: Thumb Butte Recreation Area On Monday, June 19, 2023, the Prescott National Forest will waive fees at all day-use recreation sites in observance of Juneteenth. This waiver does not apply to reserved group-use areas or overnight camping at Forest Service developed campgrounds. In addition, all Prescott National Forest offices will be closed on Monday
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the Prescott National Forest will waive fees at all Forest day-use operated recreation sites in honor of National Get Outdoors Day. This waiver does not apply to reserved group-use areas or overnight camping at Forest Service developed campgrounds. Fee-free days are an opportunity to connect more Americans with their public
The Prescott National Forest will waive fees at day-use recreation sites on Monday, February 20, 2023, in celebration of President’s Day holiday. In addition, all Prescott National Forest offices will be closed Monday, February 20 in observance of President’s Day and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 21. President’s Day honors our nation’s
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, the Prescott National Forest will waive fees at all Forest-operated recreation sites in honor of National Get Outdoors Day. This waiver does not apply to reserved group-use areas or overnight camping at Forest Service developed campgrounds. Fee-free days are an opportunity to connect more Americans with their public lands. National
Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District will continue to burn debris piles near Walker, Ponderosa Park/White Spar, Copper Basin, Lynx Lake, Thumb Butte and Granite Basin. Ignitions are planned to start on Monday, March 7, 2022, and continue through Friday, April 1, 2022, as favorable weather conditions allow. Fire managers expect smoke impacts to