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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.

As you travel the 21-mile-long Black Hills Back Country Byway, try to imagine the first travelers on this road...rugged pioneers who lived close to land. Today, we can embrace the romance of the Old West as we travel this same...

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.

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.

Located among large mesquite trees and desert grasses, the Fourmile Canyon Campground offers a developed setting for an overnight or extended camping trip. Fourmile Canyon Campground is within the Aravaipa Canyon Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) which includes about 75,000...

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.

T.K. Jones Campground and Boat Launch is located on the backwaters of the Colorado River directly above Imperial Dam. The site contains approximately 125 RV sites and numerous dispersed tent camping sites. Additionally, there is a paved boat launch with...

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.

Margies Cove West Campround includes day-use parking for ten vehicles, three primitive campsites with picnic tables and steel fire rings, a vault toilet, and informational signage. There is no water at Margies Cove. The campground is adjacent to Margies Cove...

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.

The Muleshoe Ranch Cooperative Management Area (CMA) is 55,000 acres of rugged beauty, lush riparian areas, and an array of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. This area is jointly owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy, the Forest Service, and...

Located in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona, Owl Creek Campground has seven campsites, picnic tables, grills, ramadas, trash receptacles, and restroom facilities available to make your stay more enjoyable. There is no potable water available at...

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.

Packsaddle Recreation Site is located along the crest of the Cerbat Mountains, high above the old mining town of Chloride, Arizona. Located at a 6,000-foot elevation, this site is located in a picturesque woodland consisting of pinyon pine and juniper...

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...

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

The Redfield Canyon Wilderness (6,600 acres) is in southeastern Arizona and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Redfield Canyon Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by...

Riverview Campground offers a fantastic camping experience in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area and is a short drive from Safford, Arizona. It is situated on a northern bench overlooking the Gila River and is surrounded by various day...

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.

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...

The Sonoran Desert National Monument contains magnificent examples of untrammeled Sonoran Desert landscape. The monument sits in the most biologically diverse of the North American deserts and captures a significant portion of that diversity. The most striking aspect of the...

Table Top Trail, in the 34,400-acre Table Top Wilderness, takes visitors from the floor of Vekol Valley (elevation 2,299 feet) to the summit of Table Top Mountain (elevation 4,356 feet) in just 3.5 miles. Along the way, visitors are treated...

The 8,300-acre Tres Alamos Wilderness Area is in Yavapai County, 80 miles northwest of Phoenix, Arizona, and six miles south of the Santa Maria River. The eastern part of the wilderness takes in the scenic ridgelines, canyons and washes of...

Nestled in the northern foothills of the Galiuro Mountains of southeastern Arizona lies Turkey Creek, a small riparian canyon that flows into Aravaipa Creek. Lined with large sycamore, Arizona walnut, and Arizona white oak trees, this narrow canyon provides a...

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...

Wild Cow Springs Campground is situated in a grove of oak and large ponderosa pines within the Hualapai Mountains, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. This site becomes especially attractive during the summer months, with temperatures here averaging 20 degrees...

Located on the crest of the Cerbat Mountains, Windy Point Campground provides visitors scenic views of the surrounding valley and distant mountain ranges. Enjoy camping in a pinyon pine and juniper woodland as well as recreation opportunities nearby. The campground...