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Located in southeast Arizona, the 19,410-acre Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is an exciting adventure. You must have a permit to hike, backpack, and hunt in Aravaipa Canyon and all the side canyons.

Whether you're into hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, photography, nature study or other fun activities, the 21,000-acre Big Horn Mountains Wilderness west of Phoenix has something for everyone.

Along the 21-mile-long Black Hills Back Country Byway, time travel back into the Old West. The byway journeys past the Black Hills Rockhound Area, Canyon Overlook Picnic Area and Owl Creek Campground.

Explore over 200 miles of unimproved backcountry roads and single-track motorbike trails at the nearby Lake Pleasant/Hieroglyphic Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) recreation area north of Phoenix.

Overview The Burro Creek Campground (1,960’ elevation) is situated along the 57 mile Burro Creek in a transition zone between the upper reaches of the scenic Sonoran Desert and lower reaches of the scenic Mojave Desert. The campground offers visitors...

Along the Gila River in Arizona, the Christmas Recreation Site offers river-related recreation opportunities such as wildlife viewing, picnicking, camping, fishing and small craft floating.

Explore the 6,860-acre Cottonwood Point Wilderness, a backcountry treasure along the Arizona-Utah border. This wild landscape features craggy pinnacles, Navajo sandstone cliffs, and deep canyons.

Southwest of Tucson, the 5,080-acre Coyote Mountains Wilderness offers fun activities such as hiking, climbing, sightseeing, and photography.

Overview Crossroads Campground is located on the riverfront of the beautiful Lower Colorado River. This campground is popular with winter visitors looking to enjoy the warm winter temperatures and relax on the riverfront. This campground has great access to fishing...

The hilly, sandy terrain of the Ehrenberg Sandbowl makes this site a popular place for off-highway vehicle use. The area is a starting point for visitors to explore a variety of designated roads and trails. Dispersed camping is available nearby.

At Fourmile Canyon Campground near Klondyke, there are 10 first come, first served campsites with picnic table and fire rings. You can enjoy nearby hiking, backpacking, hunting, and more.

Enjoy dispersed camping in the Sonoran Desert at Gunsight Wash near Why, Arizona.

Homestead Climbing Area offers sport climbing on limestone cliffs in a remote, scenic high desert backcountry within a two-hour drive from Phoenix and Tucson in Arizona.

Located in Arizona, Hot Well Dunes provides the opportunity to ride 2,000 acres of sand dunes, set up a camp, and then soak in relaxing hot tubs.

Located north of Yuma on the California side of the Colorado River, Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor Area offers long term camping on public lands from September 15 to April 15.

Dispersed camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, photography, hunting, and birding are popular activities in the Ironwood Forest National Monument near Tucson.

Explore the T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch on the backwaters of the Colorado River directly above Imperial Dam. Enjoy over 100 campsites, a paved boat launch, picnic tables, and more.

Lake Havasu in Arizona offers a mix of land and water adventures along the scenic shoreline, with activities ranging from hiking and mountain biking to boating and other water.

The Little Pan Staging Area provides a staging and rest area for the Table Mesa Recreation Area. The staging area features two OHV training areas. Primitive camping is available and includes two accessible vault toilets and information kiosks.

Explore Margies Cove West Campground in the Sonoran Desert National Monument! Enjoy three primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire rings near Margies Cove West Trailhead.

Hiking, dispersed camping, hunting, photography, and rock scrambling opportunities are varied and challenging in the 27,660-acre Mount Nutt Wilderness near Kingman.

The 30,760-acre Mount Tipton Wilderness provides a wide range of hiking, backpacking, photography, horseback riding, and mountain climbing opportunities north of Kingman.

Explore rugged beauty, lush riparian areas, and exciting recreation opportunities in the 55,000-acre Muleshoe Ranch Cooperative Management Area about 30 miles northwest of Willcox, Arizona.

Stay at the Owl Creek Campground within Arizona's Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. Enjoy the nearby Black Hills Back Country Byway and Gila River Boat Put-In.

South of Blythe, Oxbow Recreation and Wildlife Area provides RV and tent camping sites, a boat launch, and a day use area on old river channel of the Colorado River.

High above the old mining town of Chloride, enjoy nearby dispersed camping, birdwatching, off-highway vehicle driving, hunting, and more at Packsaddle Recreation Site in Arizona.

Overview Painted Rock Petroglyph Site, approximately 90 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona, provides visitors the opportunity to view an archaeological site containing hundreds of figures and designs carved into rocks, known as petroglyphs. These were produced centuries ago by indigenous...

Enjoy camping, swimming, boating, fishing, rock hounding, hiking, OHV play areas and wildlife viewing in the Parker Strip Recreation Area along the California shore of the Colorado River.

Located south of Quartzsite, La Posa Long Term Visitor Area offers long term camping on public lands between September 15 and April 15.

Explore among tall cliffs and eroded caves in the 6,600-acre Redfield Canyon Wilderness in southeastern Arizona.

Riverview Campground offers a fantastic experience in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area and is a short drive from Safford, Arizona. There are 13 first come, first served campsites.

The Round Mountain Rockhound Area is a popular rockhounding area located near the town of Duncan in eastern Arizona. Please follow all rules and regulations when rockhounding.

Explore 40 miles of the upper San Pedro River in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Enjoy birding, hiking, biking, backcountry camping, and more near Sierra Vista, Arizona.

The recreational area is approximately 60 acres in size. There are many trees of various types and several secluded camping areas both on the water and further inland. Gravel beaches provide access to the reservoir. A dump station is available...

Explore three wilderness areas, several archaeological and historic sites, many miles of roads and trails, and more in the 486,400-acre Sonoran Desert National Monument near Gila Bend, Arizona.

Explore the 60,100-acre South Maricopa Mountains Wilderness in the Sonoran Desert National Monument! Enjoy hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, camping, wildlife observation, photography and more.

Explore 8,300-acre Tres Alamos Wilderness Area south of the Santa Maria River in Yavapai County! Enjoy horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, sight-seeing, photography, dispersed camping and more.

A short trail leads to a prehistoric cliff dwelling nestled in the northern foothills of the Galiuro Mountains in southeastern Arizona.

Overview The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area is located along Interstate 15 approximately 20 miles southwest of St. George, Utah and approximately 20 miles northeast of Mesquite, Nevada. It's accessed from the Cedar Pocket Exit (mile post 18). The overnight-use...

Enjoy challenging and interesting hikes, backpacking trips, horseback rides and nature study in the 40,000-acre Wabayuma Peak Wilderness, southeast of Kingman.

Enjoy Wild Cow Springs Campground near Kingman! With summer temperatures averaging 20°F cooler in the Hualapai Mountains than the valleys below, it is the perfect place to unwind.

Discover Windy Point Campground! Located within a pinyon pine and juniper woodland of the Cerbat Mountains near Chloride, this getaway offers a refreshing retreat from the desert heat.

Enjoy a campground as well as picnicking, birdwatching, off-highway vehicle driving, and hunting opportunities in the Cerbat Mountains, high above the old mining town of Chloride.