Prescott National Forest

Prescott National Forest
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Location	Yavapai County and Coconino County, Arizona, USA
Nearest city	Prescott, AZ
Coordinates	34°37′N 112°37′W / 34.617°N 112.617°W / 34.617; -112.617Coordinates: 34°37′N 112°37′W / 34.617°N 112.617°W / 34.617; -112.617
Area	1,250,000 acres (5,100 km2)
Established	1908
Governing body	U.S. Forest Service
Website	Prescott National Forest

The Prescott National Forest is a 1.25 million acre (510,000 ha) United States National Forest located in north central Arizona in the vicinity of Prescott. The forest is located in the mountains southwest of Flagstaff and north of Phoenix in Yavapai County, with a small portion (about 3.5 percent) extending into southwestern Coconino County. Its administrative offices are in Prescott. There are local ranger district offices in Camp Verde, Chino Valley, and Prescott. The forest includes Lynx Creek where Sam Miller panned for gold and was wounded by a cougar.

There are eight designated wilderness areas comprising more than 104,000 acres (421 km²), located entirely or partially within the Prescott National Forest. These are:

The following table(s) display all public campgrounds within the Prescott National Forest.

Dispersed Campsites are undeveloped and no facilities such as trash collection, water and toilets are available. Recommended for experienced campers.

Developed campsites designed to accommodate families of 5-10 (maximum) per site.

* Pricing and Open Season information current as of Monday, 3 December 2007 at 18:27:06 EST; please refer to the official Forest Service website for up-to-date information as it is subject to change.

The Prescott Forest Reserve was established by the General Land Office on May 10, 1898. It was transferred to the U.S. Forest Service in 1906 and became a National Forest on March 4, 1907. On July 1, 1908 it absorbed Verde National Forest, and on October 22, 1934 it absorbed Tusayan National Forest.