Kaibab NF--Kaibab Plateau

Kaibab NF--Kaibab Plateau

Kaibab National Forest Williams, Arizona 86046

Official Website
Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center access map

Tips for Birding

An extensive network of roads crisscrosses the Kaibab Plateau, allowing the adventurous birder access to nearly unlimited hiking opportunities. Along with endemic Kaibab Squirrels, the Plateau is home to one of the densest populations of Northern Goshawks in North America. Dusky Grouse are present but difficult to see. Common breeders include American Three-Toed Woodpecker (listen for the distinctive drum), Williamson’s Sapsucker, Grace’s Warbler, Dusky Flycatcher, Townsend’s Solitaire, Clark’s Nutcracker, Cassin’s Finch, and many others. Swainson’s Hawks breed in extensive meadows. Much of the forest here burned in the Warm Fire of 2006, check for bluebirds and woodpeckers in the burns, but this affected mostly the northern forests of the Plateau. Note that AZ-67 is closed in winter.

About this Location

Located at the intersection of Highways US-89A and AZ-67 in Jacob Lake, Arizona.

The Kaibab Plateau Visitor Center is operated by the Forest Service and the Grand Canyon Association (a nonprofit organization that supports educational and interpretive activities for the North Kaibab Ranger District and Grand Canyon National Park) to provide current information pertaining to the Kaibab National Forest and the Grand Canyon National Park.

Information is also available about other points of interest in the Southwest. Books, maps, and other visitor information items are offered for sale.

Concession services are located adjacent to the visitor center. Services include the following: gasoline, grocery and camping supplies, restaurant, gift shop, motel, and telephones.

Content from Official Website and Northern Arizona Audubon Society