dcshorthairs Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Its now official, Big Lake recreation area re-opens this Friday @ 6am. More details to come as we get them. Check out www.biglakeaz.com for latest info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Its now official, Big Lake recreation area re-opens this Friday @ 6am. More details to come as we get them. Check out www.biglakeaz.com for latest info Right on! We tore it up last week Fly Fishing at Christmas Tree lake, now its time to hit Big Lake. Should be great fishing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattMan Report post Posted July 7, 2011 How are people going to get there at 6 am? Highway 273 won't open till late Friday afternoon and the rest of the forest is still closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRAZYBUCK Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Is A S forest re opening everything just curious if the unpaved portion of the 300 rd will be open Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcshorthairs Report post Posted July 7, 2011 How are people going to get there at 6 am? Highway 273 won't open till late Friday afternoon and the rest of the forest is still closed. MattMan, I can tell you thats what we were told. Dont know if 273 will be open in the pm or am. We were told to be open for business Friday morning. 273 is all paved except 1/2 mile portion. Dont know about other roads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcshorthairs Report post Posted July 7, 2011 UPDATE:**Check out www.biglakeaz.com for latest info on opening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcshorthairs Report post Posted July 7, 2011 http://www.wmicentral.com/news/big-lake-to-re-open-for-business-big-and-beautiful/article_8a558bba-a8cc-11e0-ad4e-001cc4c002e0.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Has anyone heard anything about the North half of the unit? It's still closed up tight but it's been raining up there daily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcshorthairs Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Still closed up too. According to the USFS, they told me today there has not been enough rain to warrant opening the rest of the forest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdenton Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Lakeside and Black Mesa Ranger Districts are now open. Campfire restrictions still in effect til the rain is more widespread. Springerville, Clifton, and Alpine looking to open the non-fire areas as soon as they get enough rain. Heard from a springerville employee that Big Lake, Crescent, lee valley, winn campground, greer lakes, hoyer, nelson and maybe a couple other places will reopen tomorrow. Fire area will more than likely open in segments like the RC fire did. Possibly some no camping or closed road areas due to hazards from flooding or snags but would still be able to enter by foot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
