National Forests - Southwest Region
National forests in Arizona and New Mexico.
USDA Forest Service - Southwest Region
Provides information and maps on forests and grasslands in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Provides information and maps on forests and grasslands in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
The two-million-acre forest encompasses mountain country in east-central Arizona along the Mogollon Rim and the White Mountains. It features 24 lakes and reservoirs and more than 450 miles of rivers and streams - more than can be found in any other Southwestern national forest.
The two-million-acre forest encompasses mountain country in east-central Arizona along the Mogollon Rim and the White Mountains. It features 24 lakes and reservoirs and more than 450 miles of rivers and streams - more than can be found in any other Southwestern national forest.
Carson National Forest
The 1.5-million-acre forest in New Mexico includes some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest. Its 330 miles of trails offer opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and 4-wheel drive exploring. Elevations rise from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico.
The 1.5-million-acre forest in New Mexico includes some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest. Its 330 miles of trails offer opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and 4-wheel drive exploring. Elevations rise from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico.
Cibola National Forest
The 1.6-million-acre forest encompasses the Datil, Gallinas, Magdalena, Bear, Manzano, Sandia, San Mateo, and Zuni mountains. Climate varies with elevation from desert up through juniper, pine, and spruce-fire forests. The Sandia Crest, which is accessible via America's longest aerial tram, offers a panoramic view from the observation point, 10,678 feet above sea level.
The 1.6-million-acre forest encompasses the Datil, Gallinas, Magdalena, Bear, Manzano, Sandia, San Mateo, and Zuni mountains. Climate varies with elevation from desert up through juniper, pine, and spruce-fire forests. The Sandia Crest, which is accessible via America's longest aerial tram, offers a panoramic view from the observation point, 10,678 feet above sea level.
Coconino National Forest
The 1.8-million-acre forest varies from semi-arid desert through ponderosa pine forests to alpine tundra. Elevation ranges from 2,600 feet in canyon bottoms to 12,643 feet at the top of the San Francisco Peaks. Activities include hiking and backpacking, trail riding by horse and bicycle, camping and picnicking, boating and fishing, and winter sports.
The 1.8-million-acre forest varies from semi-arid desert through ponderosa pine forests to alpine tundra. Elevation ranges from 2,600 feet in canyon bottoms to 12,643 feet at the top of the San Francisco Peaks. Activities include hiking and backpacking, trail riding by horse and bicycle, camping and picnicking, boating and fishing, and winter sports.
Coronado National Forest
Consists of twelve mountain ranges of 1.7 million acres of southern Arizona and New Mexico, with elevation ranges from 2,400 feet up to 10,500 feet. From the rolling grasslands to the high mountain conifer forests, area features an exceptionally diverse selection of flora and fauna.
Consists of twelve mountain ranges of 1.7 million acres of southern Arizona and New Mexico, with elevation ranges from 2,400 feet up to 10,500 feet. From the rolling grasslands to the high mountain conifer forests, area features an exceptionally diverse selection of flora and fauna.
Gila National Forest
Ranging from mountains with aspen and spruce, to semi-arid lowlands of cactus and ocotillo, the 3.3-million-acre forest rises above the desert country of southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 4,200 to 10,900 feet and cover four of the six life zones. Flora and fauna are diverse.
Ranging from mountains with aspen and spruce, to semi-arid lowlands of cactus and ocotillo, the 3.3-million-acre forest rises above the desert country of southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 4,200 to 10,900 feet and cover four of the six life zones. Flora and fauna are diverse.
Kaibab National Forest
Bordering both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon, the 1.6 million acres of the Kaibab is part of the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the United States. Elevations vary from 5,500 feet in the southwest corner to 10,418 feet at the summit of Kendrick Peak.
Bordering both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon, the 1.6 million acres of the Kaibab is part of the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the United States. Elevations vary from 5,500 feet in the southwest corner to 10,418 feet at the summit of Kendrick Peak.
Lincoln National Forest
The birthplace of Smokey Bear, this 1.1-million-acre forest extends down the lower one-third of New Mexico, providing a diversity of landscapes, landforms, and an assortment of plant and animal habitats. Elevations from 4,000 to 11,500 feet pass through five different life zones from Chihuahuan Desert to sub-alpine forest.
The birthplace of Smokey Bear, this 1.1-million-acre forest extends down the lower one-third of New Mexico, providing a diversity of landscapes, landforms, and an assortment of plant and animal habitats. Elevations from 4,000 to 11,500 feet pass through five different life zones from Chihuahuan Desert to sub-alpine forest.
Prescott National Forest
Offering cool relief from the desert below, the nearly 1.25 million acres of Arizona's Prescott National Forest offers year-round opportunities for camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, driving for pleasure, nature photography, mountain climbing, hiking, and horseback riding.
Offering cool relief from the desert below, the nearly 1.25 million acres of Arizona's Prescott National Forest offers year-round opportunities for camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, driving for pleasure, nature photography, mountain climbing, hiking, and horseback riding.
Santa Fe National Forest
The 1.6-million-acre forest features elevations that rise from 5,300 to 13,103 feet at the summit of Truchas Peak, located within the Pecos Wilderness. The eastern portion of the forest features the southern portion of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, while the area west of the Rio Grande includes the Jemez Mountains.
The 1.6-million-acre forest features elevations that rise from 5,300 to 13,103 feet at the summit of Truchas Peak, located within the Pecos Wilderness. The eastern portion of the forest features the southern portion of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, while the area west of the Rio Grande includes the Jemez Mountains.
Tonto National Forest
One of the largest National Forests in America, the Tonto embraces nearly three million acres of rugged, scenic landscapes ranging from desert to pine-clad mountains. This variety, coupled with a variety of recreational opportunities year-round, make it one of the most heavily visited national forests in the country.
One of the largest National Forests in America, the Tonto embraces nearly three million acres of rugged, scenic landscapes ranging from desert to pine-clad mountains. This variety, coupled with a variety of recreational opportunities year-round, make it one of the most heavily visited national forests in the country.