Garland Prairie
This is a unique spot, being a very large open meadow surrounded by ponderosa pine forest, and thus many grassland and meadow-associated bird and mammal species can be seen here.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Coconino
Directions: Accessed from the Parks exit on I-40
Latitude: 35.208797
Longitude: -111.910808
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: Free
Best time to visit: Spring through Fall
Habitats: Grassland
Know Before You Go
Garland Prairie is mostly National Forest land, but there are many private inholdings, so be careful to not trespass.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Lesser Goldfinch, Loggerhead Shrike, Western Kingbird, Yellow-headed Blackbird
Contact Information
Coconino National Forest
US Forest Service
5075 N. Highway 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 928-526-0866
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=70983
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L720865