On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the Prescott National Forest will waive fees at all Forest day-use operated recreation sites in honor of National Get Outdoors Day.  This waiver does not apply to reserved group-use areas or overnight camping at Forest Service developed campgrounds.     

Fee-free days are an opportunity to connect more Americans with their public lands.  National Get Outdoors Day was launched in 2008 to get American families into the great outdoors with a special emphasis on children and underserved populations who may not be familiar with national forests and national parks.  

As part of this nationwide event fees will be waived at the following sites:

- Lynx Lake Recreation Area:  North Shore, South Shore and Lynx Creek Ruin
- Granite Basin Recreation Area:  Cayuse, Wekuvde, Boat Launch, Playa, and Metate
- Thumb Butte Recreation Area
- Alto Pit OHV Recreation Area:  Day Use Site
- Groom Creek Nature Trail
- Mingus Day Use
- Mingus Lake Day Use

There are currently no fire restrictions on the Prescott National Forest, but visitors are reminded that fireworks and the use of exploding targets are prohibited year-round on national forest lands and we ask that you follow campfire safety guidelines  and adhere to the Leave No Trace principles of outdoor ethics. 

The remaining fee waiver dates for 2023 are Juneteenth on June 19, National Public Lands Day on September 23, and Veterans Day on November 11. 

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