What Coconino National Forest does

Coconino National Forest is a unit of the USDA Forest Service, a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, established under the Forest Reserve Act of 1891 and reorganized under the Forest Service in 1905. It manages a portion of the National Forest System — the largest federal land manager in the United States, covering 193 million acres across 175 national forests and grasslands. The unit is headquartered administratively under USDA Forest Service headquarters in Washington, D.C., and is one of several national forests serving Arizona; Coconino specifically provides public access to diverse landscapes near Flagstaff for hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, skiing, off-highway vehicle use, and dispersed camping.

Its core products and underlying technology are built around geospatial information delivery. The product portfolio includes the Interactive Visitor Map, an ArcGIS-based application providing information on Forest Service roads, trails, recreation sites, wilderness areas, and wild and scenic rivers; the National Forests and Grasslands mobile app distributed on Apple App Store and Google Play for on-the-go access to closures, trail conditions, and amenities; the Geospatial Data Discovery Hub (data-usfs.hub.arcgis.com) for open access to Forest Service geospatial datasets; and printed map products including Forest Visitor Maps, National Forest Atlases, Wilderness Maps, and Motor Vehicle and Over-Snow Vehicle Use Maps. The MAPLand Act data platform, implemented under the Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act of 2022, provides standardized federal public access data including roads, trails, recreation sites, and closure areas.

The business model is not commercial. Coconino is funded primarily through congressional appropriations to the USDA Forest Service, with supplemental disaster funding for wildfire and hurricane recovery. Direct revenue from recreation fees, special use permits, and special forest product permits is modest by design — over 95% of national forest lands are fee-free. The customer base is the general public, with a defined secondary segment of visitors with permanent disabilities eligible for a free lifetime Access Pass covering more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Distribution channels include direct public access to the lands themselves, recreation.gov for reservations, the USDA Forest Service website, the mobile app, paper maps via USGS and Avenza, and visitor centers.

Name

Coconino National Forest

Legal name

Coconino National Forest

Website

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Coconino National Forest is a federal land management unit within the USDA Forest Service, providing the general public with access to outdoor recreation, trails, and conservation programs across its Arizona forests. It is funded through congressional appropriations rather than commercial revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Land Management and Recreation Services

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Forestry and Logging (113), Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Hunting and Trapping (11421)

SIC

Forestry (800), Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Public Lands Administration (State/National Forests) (BPAIAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Watershed Protection & Water Quality Services (AFAMAMAB), National/State Park Campgrounds & Public Campgrounds (THAMAJAI), Forest Health & Protection Services (Pest/Disease, Invasive Species) (IMAMAJAF), Forest Ecosystem Services & Carbon/Conservation Programs (AFAMAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public land management
• Outdoor recreation services
• Forest conservation
• Wilderness area management
• Federal recreation permits

Headquarters

HQ city

Flagstaff

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Appropriations and Recreation Fees: Federal agency funded primarily through congressional appropriations. Receives supplemental disaster funding for wildfire and hurricane recovery. Collects modest recreation fees for camping, passes, and special use permits.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coconino National Forest, as part of the USDA Forest Service, manages federal forest lands for multiple uses including outdoor recreation, conservation, watershed protection, wildlife habitat, and resource management. It provides public access to recreation sites, trails, and wilderness areas; distributes geospatial maps and visitor information; issues special-use permits; and facilitates camping reservations through Recreation.gov. The forest supports activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, skiing, and off-highway vehicle use on lands that are more than 95% fee-free.

Product overview

Coconino National Forest operates as part of the US Forest Service's 193-million-acre National Forest System, offering a unified platform of recreation, conservation, and visitor services. The core product portfolio includes the Interactive Visitor Map (built on ArcGIS) for geospatial exploration of trails, recreation sites, and wilderness areas; the National Forests and Grasslands mobile app for on-the-go access to closures and conditions; and comprehensive mapping products including Forest Service Digital Maps, Forest Visitor Maps, National Forest Atlases, Wilderness Maps, and Motor Vehicle/Over Snow Vehicle Use Maps. Supporting services include Special Forest Product E-Permits for online purchasing, Free Lifetime Access Pass for visitors with disabilities, and Recreation Reservations via Recreation.gov. The MAPLand Act data platform provides public access to roads, trails, and recreation site information. The Geospatial Data Discovery Hub offers open access to Forest Service datasets and ArcGIS Online applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interactive Visitor Map An online ArcGIS-based application that provides information on Forest Service roads, trails, recreation sites, wilderness areas, and wild and scenic rivers. Users can filter sites by recreational opportunity preferences.
• National Forests and Grasslands Mobile App A free mobile application serving as a pocket-sized Forest Service guide for closures, trail conditions, amenities, and recreation information. Available through App Store and Google Play.
• Forest Service Digital Maps Free downloadable maps covering all Forest Service-administered lands at various scales, including 1:100,000 scale for the continental U.S. Available as digital downloads or scalable online basemaps.
• Forest Visitor Maps Professionally printed, tear-resistant and waterproof synthetic paper maps with rich content specific to each forest and grassland, including attractions, facilities, services, recreational opportunities, campgrounds, trails, scenic areas, roads, and public/private land distinctions.
• National Forest Atlases Full-color printed atlases containing 8.5-inch by 11-inch topographic quadrangle maps scaled at 1 inch to 1 mile (1:63,360), available for purchase.
• Wilderness Maps Specialized topographic maps providing detailed information about designated wilderness areas, designed for hikers, backpackers, and equestrians. Scale generally 1 inch to 1 mile (1:63,360), printed on tear and water-resistant paper.
• Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) Free maps showing designated roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use, including highway-legal vehicles and off-highway vehicles. Updated as needed and available for download from forest websites.
• Over Snow Vehicle Use Maps (OSVUM) Maps showing designated roads, trails, and areas open to over snow vehicles. Contain information about seasonal use, distance allowances, and other travel rules and regulations.
• Special Forest Product E-Permits Online portal for purchasing special use permits and special forest products permits electronically through the Forest Service.
• Free Lifetime Access Pass A free, lifetime pass for individuals with permanent disabilities, covering entrance fees to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites including national forests and grasslands.
• Recreation Reservations Camping and recreation site reservations available through Recreation.gov, the federal recreation reservation platform.
• MAPLand Act Data Federal public access data including roads, trails, recreation sites, and recreational shooting/hunting closure areas, published under the Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act (MAPLand) of 2022.
• Geospatial Data Discovery Hub Open data site (data-usfs.hub.arcgis.com) where partners and the public can explore Forest Service geospatial datasets and interactive applications by category.

Quantifiable outcome

• Outdoor recreation generates $887 billion in consumer spending annually, supporting 7.6 million American jobs
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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Integration8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Federal Highway AdministrationcoreOthersThe Forest Service works with the Federal Highway Administration to repair or rebuild federally owned highways and roads damaged as a result of natural disasters or catastrophic events. Emergency relief funding reimburses up to 100 percent of expenses.
• USDA Farm Service AgencycoreOthersForest Service partners with USDA's Farm Service Agency to provide financial and technical assistance to owners of non-industrial forests to restore forest health damaged by natural disasters through the Emergency Forest Restoration Program.
• Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor EthicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership promoting responsible outdoor recreation practices to minimize environmental impact on national forests and grasslands.
• Tread LightlycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership promoting responsible outdoor recreation practices for motorized and non-motorized users of public lands.
• Wildlife ForevercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on preventing the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species through the Rapid Response Kit program and Clean Drain Dry initiative.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• USDA Forest Service: Parent agency of Coconino National Forest. Operates all 175 national forests and grasslands across 193 million acres, providing the same recreation, conservation, and resource management framework that Coconino executes.
• Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests: Adjacent Arizona national forest under the same Southwestern Region, offering nearly identical recreation, grazing, and forest management functions directly comparable to Coconino.
• Kaibab National Forest: Neighboring Arizona national forest adjoining the Colorado Plateau and Grand Canyon. Same agency, mission, and customer base as Coconino, making it a strong direct comparability reference.
• Prescott National Forest: Central Arizona national forest in the same ecological region and Region 3 portfolio as Coconino; offers parallel recreation, forest health, and partnership models.
• Tonto National Forest: Arizona's largest national forest, also under Region 3. Shares Coconino's Southwest climate, recreation profile, and wildland-urban interface challenges.

Broad incumbents

• National Park Service: Federal land management agency responsible for national parks. Operates adjacent federal recreation and conservation portfolio with overlapping visitor base, but is focused on preservation rather than multiple-use.
• Bureau of Land Management: Manages roughly 245 million acres of federal lands, many of which adjoin or overlap national forests. Offers comparable recreation, grazing, and resource extraction uses with a broader, less conservation-focused mandate.
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Federal agency managing National Wildlife Refuges and conservation programs. Overlaps with Forest Service on habitat, watershed, and wildlife objectives, and shares visitor/recreation audiences in many regions.

Regional players

• Arizona State Parks & Trails: Operates state-level parks and trails across Arizona, providing a regional recreation complement to Coconino. Less acreage and lower elevation profile, but overlapping user base and tourism role.

Others

• National Forest Foundation: Congressionally-chartered nonprofit partner of the USDA Forest Service that funds and delivers on-the-ground projects across national forests, including listed as a recent Coconino funding partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/usdaForestService
• Facebookfacebook.com/USForestService
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usda-forest-service
• Instagraminstagram.com/u.s.forestservice

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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