Is Coronado Forest Open?

Coronado National Forest remains open while others close due to wildfire danger.

Is Mt Graham closed?

Mt. Graham closure area update: closure is being reduced to just the high-severity burn areas as stabilization work continues. This coincides with Arizona Department of Transportation reopening Swift Trail/SH 366.

Can you shoot in Coronado National Forest?

Recreational shooting. Target shooting is an acceptable use of Coronado National Forest lands, when done safely and responsibly. Shooters are reminded to consider the safety of other Forest visitors, and to respect public and private property.

Why is Sabino Canyon closed?

Sabino Canyon has been closed since the massive Bighorn Fire swept across the Catalina Mountains. Wildfires such as the Bighorn Fire north of Tucson leave the ground charred and unable to absorb water, which can increase flood risks.

Are national forests closed in Arizona?

Four of the six national forests in Arizona are shutting down completely due to fire conditions around our state.

Is Coronado Island an island?

Just over the bridge from San Diego is a small, tree-lined beach haven known as Coronado. The “island,” as many locals call it, is really a peninsula connected to the mainland by a neck of land named the Silver Strand.

Can you drive to the top of Mt Graham?

Located in the Pinaleno Mountains, within the Coronado National Forest, the road to the summit is unpaved. SUV vehicle required. It’s called Mt Graham International Observatory Road (4567). The road is gated between November 15 and April 15.

Are fires allowed on Mount Graham?

No fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, and wood stoves. (except using a device that is solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device).

Is there a shooting ban in AZ?

Currently on Arizona public lands, there are no designated target shooting sites managed by the BLM. Shooting is prohibited in some areas due to high public use and resource concerns. Prohibited areas include all developed recreation sites and other areas where posted. Check the list of specific areas below.

Can you shoot on Mt Lemmon?

It’s at a pull-off near the 4.4-mile point on the highway to Mount Lemmon. He said that’s because land along the highway is part of the Coronado National Forest – “and the fact is that it is legal to target shoot on national forest land.”

How much does it cost to get into Sabino Canyon?

The day pass for the fee sites in the forest is $8. A week pass is $10. An annual pass is $40.

Can you swim at Sabino Canyon?

A paved road runs 3.8 miles into the canyon, crossing 9 stone bridges over Sabino Creek. It begins at an altitude of 2,800 feet and rises to 3,300 feet at its end, a popular drop-off in summer because of the swimming holes at Hutch’s Pool and The Crack. Within the canyon, visitors travel by foot or horseback.