Explore 9 listed public parks, trails, forests, and natural areas in Coconino, Arizona. Compare locations and documented activities, with official sources and notices for planning your visit.
Closure noticeWater recreation
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Wahweap Main and Antelope Point public ramps
The Wahweap Main and Antelope Point public ramps are closed to motorized launching. Paddlecraft access is listed at the user’s risk. Check the live ramp table for the launch suitable for your vessel; these ramp closures do not close all of Lake Powell.
The current camping page closes the upper Lees Ferry campground loop for renovations and reports the lower loop open. Do not enter the construction area.
Closures include Bright Angel Trail below Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse to Havasupai Gardens, South Kaibab below Tip-Off, the River Trail section, both river bridges, Phantom Ranch and the North Kaibab corridor including Cottonwood Campground. Boat Beach has limited exceptions. Consult the full official list; no reopening date is established.
The south approach to Sunset Crater on Forest Road 545 is closed for culvert work through October 21. Access is via Wupatki; allow about 30 minutes between visitor centers and confirm any October 22 reopening.
Culvert work closes the south approach on Forest Road 545 through October 21. NPS directs visitors through Wupatki and estimates reopening October 22. Check for confirmation before using the south approach.
NPS anticipates reopening Government Wash camping and 8.0 Mile Road in late October, but has not set a reopening date. Treat this Nevada-side access as closed until NPS confirms otherwise.
Tornado Watch issued October 21 at 10:10AM MST until October 21 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Regional information
Regional notice: Coconino
Regional notice: Navajo
Regional notice: Yavapai
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 688 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL ARIZONA COCONINO NAVAJO IN WEST CENTRAL ARIZONA YAVAPAI THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAMP VERDE, COTTONWOOD, FLAGSTAFF, HOLBROOK, KAYENTA, PRESCOTT, SEDONA, SHOW LOW, SNOWFLAKE, WHITERIVER, AND WINSLOW.
Inner-canyon drinking-water taps and North Rim water are off. NPS lists water tanks at Bright Angel and South Kaibab trailheads; these do not supply water along the trails. Check the detailed water report and preparation guidance before hiking.
NPS has confirmed harmful algae in samples from Nelson’s Landing and Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave. The notice concerns these Nevada-side areas; follow current official water-contact advice.
NPS maintains a recreational-water advisory for Lake Powell, Lees Ferry and Colorado River tributaries. Follow the linked official hygiene and water-quality guidance before water recreation.