Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness | Arizona

The 19,440-acre Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude.

Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.

Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

Some lands adjacent to the wilderness are private or State lands. Please respect landowners' property rights and do not cross or use these lands without permission.

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Activities

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WILDERNESS

Addresses

Safford Field Office
711 S. 14th Avenue
Safford
Arizona
85546

Geographic Coordinates

32.374565195, -109.094574035

Directions

The 19,440-acre Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness is located 9 miles northeast of San Simon, Arizona, in Graham, Greenlee and Cochise counties. The wilderness lies within the rugged Peloncillo Range, which stretches from Mexico to the Gila River.

Fees

There are no permits, passes, or fees required to visit this wilderness area. It is free. 

However, commercial, competitive, and large organized group events require a special recreation permit. Contact the local managing field office for more information about special recreation permits.

Recreational activities on any nearby state trust land require a permit from the State of Arizona.