Activity pass ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Prescott National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Prescott National Forest Recreation Pass offers access to 15 distinct recreation sites, providing opportunities for everything from motorized trail access to picturesque lakeside experiences.
The day pass is only valid for the day the pass is purchased and permits parking within the designated parking areas and use of the on-site amenities. Day passes may be used at any day use site for the date the pass is issued. Multiple sites may be visited with the same pass.
Every Wednesday is fee-free!
Valid Pass Locations: Alto Pit OHV Area, Granite Basin Boat Launch, Cayuse Trailhead, Groom Creek Nature Trail, Hayfield Draw OHV Area, Lynx Ruin, Metate Trailhead, Mingus Lake, Lynx Lake North Shore, Playa Picnic Ground, Lynx Lake South Shore, Summit, Thumb Butte Recreation Area, Mingus Vista A, and Wekuvde Picnic Area.
34.75615, -112.45336 · 34°45'22.1"N 112°27'12.1"W
Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 53°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 54 | 57 | 65 | 71 | 80 | 91 | 93 | 91 | 86 | 76 | 63 | 53 |
| Low °F | 24 | 27 | 32 | 37 | 45 | 54 | 62 | 60 | 53 | 41 | 30 | 24 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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