SILVER CITY, New Mexico, December 1, 2023 – All Gila National Forest offices will be closed Wednesday December 6 for an all-employee development day. Normal business hours will resume Thursday, December 7.

Christmas Tree permits are available online at www.recreation.gov/tree-permits while our offices are closed. Maps are available on the Gila National Forest website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/gila/maps-pubs, including an interactive visitor map, map ordering information, and downloadable maps and geospatial data.

Visitors are always encouraged to check the local weather forecast before heading out to the Gila National Forest and be prepared for sudden changes in weather and road conditions. We hope you enjoy your visit and remember to always practice these fire safety rules:

Clear all flammable material away from the fire for a minimum of five feet in all directions.Make a fire only if you have a shovel and sufficient water to put it out.Never leave your campfire unattended.Do not make a campfire in windy conditions.Drown your campfire with water, stir with dirt making sure all burned materials are extinguished. Feel it with your hand to make sure it’s out cold.Every campfire will be put DEAD OUT before leaving it. 

For more information on the Gila National Forest, visit our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/gila.