Visitor Use Limits

• Why does BLM limit visitor use permits in these areas?
• Am I limited to one trip per year?
• Are there limits on the number of days I can be permitted?
• What is the group size limit?
• Are there limits on the total number of people per day in the canyon?
• How many groups may enter per day?

Permits

• Are permits recommended?
• How can I find out about available hiking dates?
• How far ahead may I purchase a permit?
• When is the best time to hike Aravaipa?
• Once I have a permit, can I change dates or group size?
• How do I cancel a permit?
• Are permits required?
• How long will it take to get my permit after I make my purchase?
• Is it possible to get a permit to hike without buying a permit in advance?
• I am a TNC (The Nature Conservancy) member. Can I hike the first mile of the canyon without a permit?
• I just want to walk in a few minutes and turn around. Do I need a permit?
• Are permits required to hike the side canyons if I do not enter the main canyon of Aravaipa Creek?
• If I have an Arizona Game and Fish permit to hunt in this unit, do I need to make reservations and pay additional fees?
• Do the required fees and permits apply to the entire wilderness?

Fees

• Are fees required?
• What are the fees?
• Where do I pay my fees?
• Are fee refunds made?
• Does my Golden Eagle give me a discount on fees?
• What about Golden Age and Golden Access cards?
• What happens if access to trailheads is impossible after I pay my fees?

Hiking

• What is the difficulty level of this hike?
• Is it possible to hike Aravaipa Canyon without getting my feet wet?
• Can I take my dog?
• I require the use of a seeing-eye dog. Is my dog allowed in the wilderness?
• Can I hike in one side and out the other?
• Who do I call for hiking information?
• Why aren't there any signs marking the trail or side canyon?

Camping

• Can we camp at the West end trailhead?
• Can we camp at the East end trailhead?
• Can I have a campfire?
• Can I burn my trash and toilet paper?

General

• What are the special hunting and fishing regulations in the wilderness?
• Can I use a horse or other packstock on my trip?
• Can I ride my ATV, mountain bike, or use my hang glider?
• Is there a road connecting East and West ends of the canyon?
• The Aravaipa Canyon Road (West end) says "local traffic only." Can I pass through?

Commercial Guiding/Organized Groups

• Who issues commercial guide permits?
• Are the number of commercial guide permits limited?

Have a question not listed?

• You can email your questions to SFOWEB_AZ@blm.gov or call 928-348-4400 for immediate assistance.