National forests cover 15% of Arizona, mostly mountains or plateaus over 6,000 feet but also large areas of desert between Phoenix and Flagstaff.

Sep 25, 2025 · The Southwestern Region covers more than 20.6 million acres, boasting thousands of recreation opportunities spread across six national forests in Arizona, five …

The Tonto Forest Reserve was established on October 3, 1905 by the United States General Land Office. In 1906 the forest reserves were transferred to the U.S. Forest Service, and on …

The recreation area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah, encompassing scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a vast panorama …

The Coconino National Forest is one of the most diverse National Forests in the country with landscapes ranging from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona to Ponderosa Pine Forests, to …

A list of National Forests in Arizona with links to information, photos and maps of each

Jun 20, 2025 · Interactive, downloadable and print maps of National Forests and National Grasslands in Arizona and New Mexico. Your one-stop for fire information on the Tonto …

The Apache–Sitgreaves National Forest borders the western and northern borders of the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. It is located in parts of Greenlee, Apache, Navajo, and Coconino …

Oct 30, 2025 · From the famous red rocks of Sedona to Ponderosa pine forests, from southwestern desert to alpine tundra, northern Arizona's Coconino National Forest is one of …

Largest and most varied of Arizona's six national forests, containing Sonoran Desert plains, abundant cacti, narrow canyons, lakes and mountains up to 7,400 feet