Prescott National Forest
Prescott National Forest surrounds the city of Prescott, Arizona, and features granite peaks, pine forests, and historic trails. It provides year-round recreation from hiking and mountain biking to camping and fishing.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Southwest United States |
| Subregion | Colorado Plateau |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Yavapai County |
| District | Prescott Basin and Bradshaw Ranger Districts |
| City | Prescott |
| Timezone | AmericaPhoenix |
| Latitude | 34.34 |
| Longitude | -112.47 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEPrescott National Forest spans over 1,320 km² around the city of Prescott, Arizona, offering a diverse landscape of granite-domed peaks, ponderosa pine forests, and high-desert plateaus. Key recreational areas include the Bradshaw Ranger District and the Verde River corridor, with trails like the PEAK Trail, Fain Road, and routes connecting to the larger Arizona trail network. Visitors come to enjoy hiking, trail running, mountain biking, off-road vehicle use, and seasonal camping, while anglers fish for rainbow trout and native fish species in lakes and rivers. The forest's climate varies from hot, dry summers at lower elevations to cooler, snowy winters higher up, making it a year-round destination depending on activity and route. Access is primarily via State Route 89 and adjacent forest roads, with facilities ranging from developed campgrounds to remote backcountry sites. Due to weather variability, planning for snow and fire restrictions is advised when visiting outside mid-summer to late fall.
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