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Visit the Agua Fria National Monument north of Phoenix. Explore the region's rich human history, hike the Badger Springs Trail to the Agua Fria River, travel Bloody Basin Road, and more.

In the Agua Fria National Monument north of Phoenix, the Badger Springs Trail leads down the Badger Springs Wash to the Agua Fria River canyon, an area rich in archaeological history.

Ascending into the southern end of the Cerbat Mountains, Badger Trail meanders through scenic Mohave Desert vegetation and interesting granitic rock outcroppings. The route gains almost 1,100 feet in elevation over its 3.2-mile length and connects with Castle Rock Trail...

The Baker Canyon Wilderness Study Area (4,812 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The Wilderness Study Area lies 30 miles east of Douglas, Arizona in Cochise County and is unusually rich in wildlife. It is...

Explore the Betty's Kitchen Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area and National Recreation Trail near Yuma, Arizona. Enjoy wildlife observation, picnicking, and fishing throughout the year.

Explore the 80-mile Black Canyon National Recreation Trail from Big Bug Trailhead north of Phoenix.

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.

Explore the 80-mile Black Canyon National Recreation Trail from Black Canyon City Trailhead north of Phoenix.

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 the 6-mile Brittlebush Trail, which also intersects with Margies Cove Trail, through the heart of the 63,200-acre North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness east of Gila Bend.

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...

This 5.65-mile trail is part of the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area trail system and is rated strenuous. Castle Rock Trail connects the Badger Trail and Camp Beale Loop, featuring vistas of the surrounding valley and interesting rock formations. Weather conditions...

The 11,300-acre Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area (CFRA) is a mixture of federal, state, county, city, and private lands. The CFRA is in a vegetation community of Mohave Desert scrub/semi-desert grassland, with yucca, beavertail, prickly pear, creosote, and mesquite and provides...

The Cherum Peak Trail climbs steadily to gain about 700 feet of elevation over the first two miles, passing through patches of pinyon pine woodland and Arizona chaparral bush. At about the two-mile mark, you will be high on the...

Overview Coyote Buttes North is just a small part of the 112,500-acre Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, but has some of the most visually striking geologic sandstone formations in the world, including The Wave. Coyote Buttes North Permit Area is within...

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

The Mt. Dellenbaugh trailhead is the starting point for a strenuous 5.9-mile round trip hike through towering evergreens to the 7,072 Mt. Dellenbaugh Peak. Learn more about the Mt. Dellenbaugh Summit Trail.

Explore the 97,880-acre Eagletail Mountains Wilderness west of Phoenix. Enjoy hiking, dispersed camping, and more.

The East Cactus Plain Wilderness (14,630 acres) in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. It is about 10 miles north of Bouse, Arizona in La Paz County. In 1990, the East Cactus Plain Wilderness became part of...

Explore the 80-mile Black Canyon National Recreation Trail from Emery Henderson Trailhead north of Phoenix.

About 30 miles from Safford, the 10,500-acre Fishhooks Wilderness offers a remote escape into one of Arizona’s lesser-visited landscapes.

The Foothills Rim Trail is open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and trail runners. This 10.2-mile series of loop trails is part of the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area trail system. The route meanders through Mohave Desert vegetation and interesting...

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...

Explore the 18,790-acre Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness northeast of Parker! Enjoy hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and more.

The 23,000-acre Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area includes four perennial waterways, the Gila and San Francisco rivers and Bonita and Eagle creeks. This region is a very special riparian ecosystem abounding with plant and animal diversity. A canyon section...

The Gila River Boat Put-In provides access to the Gila River in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. Favorable snowpack and rain from the greater Gila River Watershed and infusions from the San Francisco River and Bonita Creek create...

The canyons and ridgelines of the 25,050-acre Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness provide an excellent setting for hiking, backpacking, hunting and climbing.

Explore the San Pedro Trail! Hereford Trailhead provides hiking, biking, and horseback riding access to the trail in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area in 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 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.

Enjoy Indian Bread Rocks Picnic Area, an access point to the 11,700-acre Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness south of Bowie.

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

Located in northern Arizona, the 70,460-acre Kanab Creek Wilderness is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service.

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.

This day use area is located along Bonita Creek within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area with picnic tables and grills. Visit recreation sites within or nearby the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area: Riverview Campground Owl Creek Campground...

Explore the heart of the 63,200-acre North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness within the Sonoran Desert National Monument.

Margies Cove Trail is a near level, 9-mile route through the heart of the 63,200-acre North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness. The North Maricopa Mountains are a jumble of long ridges and isolated peaks separated by extensive, saguaro-studded bajadas and wide desert...

The Mohave & Milltown Railroad Non-motorized Trail follows the route of a historic railroad grade. This 7-mile trail is limited for use by hikers and mountain bikers. Detours are sometimes necessary where the grade has washed away from flooding. The...

The Monolith Garden Trail is an easy to moderate trail open to hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and trail runners and is not universally accessible. This 8.5-mile series of loop trails is part of the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area trail...

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

Enjoy a breathtaking view of Lake Mead and colorful cliffs, badlands, and mountains along Wilson Ridge in the 23,900-acre Mount Wilson Wilderness Area southeast of Las Vegas.

East of Yuma, the 7,711-acre Muggins Mountain Wilderness includes a cluster of rugged peaks: Muggins Peak, Klothos Temple, and Long Mountain.

Today, scientists think that the Murray Springs Clovis Site, part of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, was created by nomadic hunters who stayed in the area to pursue large game, such as mammoth, horses, and bison. Archaeologists have...

The 63,200-acre North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area lies in southwestern Maricopa County. Arizona, 12 miles east of Gila Bend and 20 miles southwest of Phoenix. It contains a 10-mile section of the Maricopa Mountains, a low-elevation (1,000 to 2,813 feet)...

The North Santa Teresa Wilderness (5,800 acres) in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the North Santa Teresa Wilderness became part of the now over 109-million-acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act...

Cave Spring Trail climbs onto the east slope of the Black Mountains of Mount Nutt Wilderness. The 0.8-mile (one way) trail ends at Cave Spring. The route is steep in places. Cave Spring, as its name implies, is located within...

Twin Springs Trail is a 1.4-mile hike (one way) up a valley on the eastern side of the Black Mountains of Mount Nutt Wilderness. The trail follows an old vehicle route that has been reclaimed to a single track 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...

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.