National forest
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is a national forest in Arizona.
Current notices posted by the managing agency. Checked Sept. 30, 2026.
- Closure: Scott Reservoir Recreation Site Closure - Lakeside RD The purpose of this Order to protect public health and safety from unsanitary conditions resulting from use of the area for camping with the lack of bathroom facilities. Since Feb. 28, 2026.
- Closure: Benny Creek Campground/Southfork Day Use Area Closure Order - Springerville Ranger District As shown in the map at Exhibit A, the Described Area encompasses all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the Benny Creek Campground, and the Southfork Day Use Area. The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety within burned areas of the… Since Sept. 30, 2025.
Check current closures and fire restrictions for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests on the managing agency's own page.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests map
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
One fire restriction order is recorded for this unit as of Sept. 30, 2026. Each links the signed order.
- No Fire Restrictions Effective July 17, 2026. There are currently no fire restrictions within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
Common questions
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests has 5 district offices: Alpine Ranger District in Alpine (928-339-5000), Black Mesa Ranger Districts in Overgaard (928-535-7300), Clifton Ranger District in Duncan (928-687-8600), Lakeside Ranger District in W White Mtn. Bl. Lakeside (928-368-2100), and Springerville Ranger District in S. Chiricahua Drive Springerville (928-333-6200).
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is managed through 5 ranger districts: Alpine Ranger District, Black Mesa Ranger District, Clifton Ranger District, Lakeside Ranger District, and Springerville Ranger District.
Camping on Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
Fire restrictions change by district and season: check the current alerts and restrictions before you go.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests maps
- Interactive forest map from the Forest Service
- Motor Vehicle Use Maps: which roads are open to which vehicles, and so where you can legally drive to a dispersed site
- Forest visitor map
Ranger district offices
| Forest Supervisor's Office | Springerville, AZ | 928-333-6280 | M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.) |
| Alpine Ranger District | Alpine, AZ | 928-339-5000 | M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Black Mesa Ranger Districts | Overgaard, AZ | 928-535-7300 | M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Clifton Ranger District | Duncan, AZ | 928-687-8600 | M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Lakeside Ranger District | W White Mtn. Bl. Lakeside, AZ | 928-368-2100 | M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Springerville Ranger District | S. Chiricahua Drive Springerville, AZ | 928-333-6200 | M-F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.) |
Public lands next to Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
- Wilderness areaBear Wallow Wilderness lies inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
- Wilderness areaEscudilla Wilderness lies inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
- Wilderness areaMount Baldy Wilderness lies inside Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
- National forestApache-Sitgreaves National Forests borders Coconino National Forest.
- National forestApache-Sitgreaves National Forests borders Tonto National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/apache-sitgreaves/offices (accessed 2026-09-28)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/apache-sitgreaves (accessed 2026-09-28)