Kaibab National Forest
Kaibab National Forest in northern Arizona consists of the North Kaibab and Tusayan Ranger Districts. The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River separates the forest into these two ranger districts. The southwest corner of the forest sits at an elevation of 5,500 feet, while the eastern edge is located near Kendrick Mountain, which has a peak elevation of 10,418 feet.
There are a few mountains, small knolls, and prominent features such as the Mogollon Rim in the southwest and the Coconino Rim in the Tusayan Ranger District. The bulk of the terrain is quite flat. Pinon-juniper woodlands can be found at lower elevations, whereas Ponderosa pine forests dominate the landscape at intermediate and higher elevations. Coniferous trees and aspen groves coexist at higher elevations, distinguished by their respective tree types.
Things To Do At Kaibab National Forest
Kaibab National Forest offers wonderful camping opportunities amidst its scenic surroundings. Visitors can set up camp and enjoy the beauty of nature.
The forest also provides excellent fishing spots where anglers can try their luck and catch various fish species.
Camping At Kaibab National Forest
The Kaibab National Forest limits camping to 14 days per month. Group sites must be reserved, although fee-based developed campsites are first-come, first-served. The Visitor Center provides reservation numbers. Each campground provides water taps, bathrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. No campground has water, sewage, or electrical hookups. Kaibab Lake, Dogtown, and Whitehorse Lake campgrounds have fee disposal stations. Campfires must use fire rings or grates. Fires may be banned in excessive fire danger. Campgrounds sell firewood, and dead and fallen wood can be collected.
Fishing At Kaibab National Forest
All Williams Ranger District streams are intermittent and unsuitable for sport fishing. Many lakes feature campgrounds for fishing. Some fish are J. D. Dam, Perkins, Hells Canyon, and Bar Cross Tanks. All but J. D. Dam are warm-water fisheries.
The forest has few navigable waters. Therefore, boating is limited. Only Dogtown, White Horse, Cataract, and Kaibab Lake allow boating. Williams gets its domestic water from everything but White Horse Lake. These lakes prohibit swimming and powerboats.
Address: Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, United States
Opens-closed: 8 am-5 pm
Phone: +1 928-635-8200
Email: mailroom_r3_kaibab@fs.fed.us
Area: 1,600,000 acres (6,500 km2)
Established: 1909
