PRESCOTT, AZ, Feb. 28, 2023 – Starting on March 1, 2023, day-use hours will be extended reflecting the longer days. Gates will open at 7:00 am and close at 7:00 pm daily through April 30, 2023. During periods of inclement weather, gates may not open until conditions are safe. The effected Day-Use sites include:

Granite Basin Recreation Area:

Cayuse Equestrian Trailhead

  Wekuvde Picnic Area

Granite Lake Boat Launch

Playa Picnic Area

Metate Trailhead

Thumb Butte Recreation Area:

Thumb Butte Day Use area

Lynx Lake Recreation Area:

 Lynx Lake South Shore Day Use

 Lynx Lake North Shore Day Use

 Lynx Creek Ruins

 Gold Panning Day Use

Salida Gulch Trailhead
 Ranch Trailhead No. 62

For more information, please contact the Bradshaw & Chino Valley Ranger Districts at 928-443-8000. 

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