Kaibab National Forest - Arizona

An "island" of forested land surrounded by a sea of sage and grasslands, "Kaibab" is a Paiute Indian word that means "mountain lying down". Kaibab National Forest is part of the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the United States and borders both the north and south rims of the Grand Canyon. Covering 1.6 million acres and with elevations ranging from 5,500 feet in the southwest corner to 10,418 feet at the summit of Kendrick Peak, visitors to Kaibab national Forest will enjoy the beautiful high country where pine, spruce and aspen forests with open meadows are striking in the fall season. The Grand Canyon National Game Preserve is home to the famous North Kaibab deer herd, a wild buffalo herd and the unique Kaibab squirrel. Visitors can actually access the Grand Canyon's north and south rims from the forest and take scenic drives for awesome vistas, go lake fishing, riding and hiking as well as enjoy outstanding cross-country skiing.

The Kaibab National Forest lies in northern Arizona, bordering the north and south sides the Grand Canyon National Park. The Forest is headquartered in Williams, Arizona, along Interstate 40, with offices in Fredonia and Tusayan.