As of October 2020, there are no travel restrictions for individuals visiting Arizona. Arizona's monsoon hasn't provided enough rain, so fire restrictions are back on in four Arizona national forests. Stage I fire restrictions include, Coconino County - SOUTH of the Grand Canyon and in Yavapai County, Stage II fire restrictions include, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave and Yuma Counties and Coconino - NORTH of the Grand Canyon, Target shooting and fireworks are never allowed at any time of the year, For more information - please call our state fire restrictions hotline at 602-771-1401. Under these lower-level restrictions, campfires are allowed, but they must be within a developed site. Persons using a device fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is permitted. Discharging a firearm except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal, or tribal laws and regulations is prohibited. All land within a city boundary is exempted unless otherwise stated in city ordinance.

State-owned and managed lands in Coconino County, north of the Grand Canyon, are under Stage II restrictions. Smoking is prohibited unless: it is within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

Please check out the Arizona Fire Restrictions website for a list of current restrictions. Sparks from dragging tow chains, tire blow-outs and other mechanical failures are a big source of fires along our Arizona roadways. Stage I fire restrictions include, Coconino County - SOUTH of the Grand Canyon and in Yavapai County Stage II fire restrictions include, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave and Yuma Counties and Coconino - … The remainder of the state is under Stage II Fire Restrictions. Petroleum-fueled stoves that can be turned on and off and stove fires in designated areas. As of October 21, 2020, fire restrictions are still in place on state lands across Arizona. As of October 21, 2020, fire restrictions are still in place on state lands across Arizona. Target shooting and fireworks are never allowed on state-owned and managed lands at any time.

Forest officials cited the lack of rain and unfavorable fire weather conditions. Support local journalism.

2. Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire is prohibited. While we never like to prohibit recreational activities, there is a time when it is necessary to protect our Arizona State lands, human life, property, and our natural resources.

Check current Arizona fire restrictions at https://firerestrictions.us/az.

Stage I restrictions fall within La Paz and Yuma Counties. Reach the reporter at Shaena.Montanari@gannett.com.

Thanks to an inactive monsoon, Kaibab, Coconino and Prescott national forests will reimpose Stage 1 fire restrictions at 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14. The fire began east of C.C. Shooting firearms while following federal rules. Here's what to know before you go. Closures are in place within Apache, Gila, and Navajo Counties, and Coconino County, south of the Grand Canyon. During that time, higher humidity levels and increased moisture move in and help decrease the fire activity across the state. Interactive real-time wildfire and forest fire map for Arizona. COVID-19 Updates for Arizona Travelers . Restrictions typically stay in place until Arizona moves into its monsoon season. More: Do cactuses survive wildfires? Along with Stage II fire restrictions at Picacho Peak. 4. Welding or operating acetylene or other torch device with an open flame is prohibited. Under these lower-level restrictions, campfires are allowed, but they must be within a developed site. And, if conditions continue to decline and extremely high fire danger becomes a threat to the public and our firefighters, closures will go into effect. The BLM, a leader in the nation’s management of wildland fire, carries out a broad range of actions to protect the public, natural landscapes, wildlife habitat, recreational areas, and other values and resources. When you’re ready to explore the wonder of Arizona again, we'll be here to welcome you back. 1. Prescott National Forest said in a statement that “potential commitment of firefighting resources across the region/nation and increased forest visitor use” were other criteria used to reinstate fire restrictions.

Apache-Sitgreaves and Coronado national forests currently have no fire restrictions. Operating motorized vehicles on designated roads so long as you park in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway. What the Bush Fire could mean for Arizona's iconic saguaro, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy.

Within a closure, no public access will be allowed on state-owned and managed lands until the Department of Forestry and Fire Management rescinds its decision. For current information restrictions across the state go to the Arizona Fire Restrictions website.

Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame. Building, igniting, attending or maintaining any sort of stove fire or campfire with charcoal, coal or wood except within a designated recreation site. Fire Restrictions and Closures Across Arizona As of Friday, May 25th, state-owned and managed lands in Arizona are either under Stage I or Stage II Fire Restrictions or closures. 1. Under those restrictions, campfires are allowed, but they must be within a developed campsite.

Visitors may smoke while stopped at a location that is barren or has a 3-foot diameter that has been cleared of flammable debris. For information about current restrictions, call the Fire Restrictions Hotline: 928-226-4607 Top .

Fire restrictions going into place on all AZ forests April 21, 2020 Fire restrictions will go into place tomorrow at 5-pm across all forests in Arizona. MORE THINGS TO DO: For restaurant reviews, travel tips, concert picks and more, subscribe to azcentral.com. The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management implements three stages of fire restrictions on state lands: Stage I, Stage II, and closures.

Any federal, state, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. What the Bush Fire could mean for Arizona's iconic saguaro. And remember, know before you go - check firerestrictions.us before heading out of town. Any federal, state, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove other than in a developed campsite or picnic area is prohibited. Those areas are closed to entry for recreational use and no camping, hunting or off-road vehicle use is allowed. All land within a city boundary is exempted unless otherwise stated by city ordinance. Plan Review - Permitting and Inspection Information, AZ National Fire Incident Reporting System - NFIRS.

BLM Arizona Fire Restrictions. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @DrShaena. Have questions: email [email protected]. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, is prohibited. Any federal, state, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force or other authorized personnel in the performance of an official duty. For current information restrictions across the state go to the. Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Stage I is the first phase of the restrictions. The discharging or using of any kind of fireworks and incendiary devices is prohibited. Closures are in place within Apache, Gila, and Navajo Counties, and Coconino County, south of the Grand Canyon. Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically authorized by written posted notice. Exemptions include persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. No campfires are allowed, no smoking unless it's within a vehicle or building, and no welding or operating acetylene or other torch with an open flame.

1. A member of the Groom Creek Fire Department surveys the aftermath of a 1-acre fire that broke out near Goldwater Lake late Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Prescott. Under Stage II, even stronger stipulations are put in place, including no more campfires. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove other than in a developed campsite or picnic area is prohibited. Subscribe to azcentral.com today. Year-Round Restrictions.