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Developed recreation sites on Coconino NF exempt from fire restrictions

Flagstaff, Ariz., June 14, 2017, For Immediate Release — Certain developed recreation sites on the Coconino National Forest are exempt from fire restrictions, which begin tomorrow at 8 a.m. across the forest. The goal of the fire restrictions is to protect public health by reducing the number of preventable human-caused wildfires.

Under the restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves are prohibited, except within a developed recreation site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or a developed recreation site. Using a device that is solely fueled by 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. Fireworks are always prohibited on all national forest lands.

           The following are all the hosted developed recreation sites on the Coconino NF which are exempt from fire restrictions:


On the Flagstaff Ranger District (listed in alphabetical order):

·        Ashurst Lake Campground

·        Bonito Campground

·        Canyon Vista Campground

·        Dairy Springs Campground

·        Double Springs Campground

·        Forked Pine Campground

·        Flagstaff Nordic Center Lodge

·        Lake View Campground

·        Locket Meadow Campground

·        Narrows Picnic Area

·        O’leary Group Campground

·        Pine Grove Campground

·        Upper Lake Mary Boating Site


On the Red Rock Ranger District (which includes Oak Creek Canyon):

·        Cave Springs Campground

·        Chavez Group Site Campground

·        Clear Creek Campground

·        Crescent Moon Ranch Day-Use Site

·        Grasshopper Point Day-Use Site

·        Manzanita Campground

·        Pine Flats Campground

 

On the Mogollon Rim Ranger District:

·        Blue Ridge Campground

·        Clints Well Campground

·        Moqui Group Site Campground

·        Rock Crossing Campground

 

For more information on the local ranger district in the forest please call its front desk.

 

Flagstaff Ranger District: (928) 526-0866

Red Rock Ranger District: (928) 203-2900

Mogollon Rim Ranger District: (928) 477-2255

 

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George F. Jozens
Deputy Public Affairs Officer

Forest Service

Coconino National Forest, Supervisors Office

p: 928-527-3412
gjozens@xxxxxxxxx

1924 S. Thompson St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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