Flagstaff, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) — Nature lovers looking to escape the Valley’s summer heat on a camping trip to the High Country may have trouble finding a campsite or a place to park their RV this year. The district is considering new fire limits to reduce wildfires. Proposed changes include increasing areas near Flagstaff that ban camping and campfires year-round. Also, during the Phase 2 Fire Restrictions period, San Francisco He will also be prohibited from driving around the Peaks, Walnut His Canyon, and Pump House Wash. “After taking a closer look at everything the Flagstaff Ranger District can do to reduce the risk of man-made wildfires, we know that additional measures need to be considered during the hotter, drier months of the year. Deputy Ranger Nick His Mast said in a statement. “Our top priority is community safety, and we believe these proposed changes strike a balance between community safety and access to public lands.”
Hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians may continue to use areas where camping and campfires are not permitted, and the proposed restrictions will not affect Snowbowl Arizona Resort or the Nordic Center.
If the newly proposed regulations are passed, they will be implemented by April, officials said. Coconino National Forest plans to hold a community meeting to get input from the public, but it’s unclear when that will take place. For the latest information, coconinonationalforest.us Click the Receive news by email button.
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