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A short trail leads from the parking area to the site of the 1891 Schoolhouse, which operated along the Agua Fria River until 1903. On Sept. 12, 1891, U.S. Deputy Surveyor Francis B. Jacobs recorded a schoolhouse at this location...

Adjacent to rapidly expanding communities, the 71,000-acre Agua Fria National Monument is about 40 miles north of central Phoenix. The monument encompasses two mesas and the canyon of the Agua Fria River. Elevations range from 2,150 feet above sea level...

Overview:With towering cliffs, flowing water and a rich diversity of flora and fauna, Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness remains as one of Arizona's truly unique areas. Its 19,410 acres of designated Wilderness beckons adventurers who yearn for solitude and scenic splendor. Located...

The 129,800-acre Arrastra Mountain Wilderness is located in Mohave, Yavapai, and La Paz counties, 100 miles northwest of Phoenix and 70 miles southeast of Kingman, Arizona. This sprawling wildland encompasses imposing landscapes and unique natural features. The Poachie Range, which...

Explore Arizona's 2,040-acre Baboquivari Peak Wilderness. Enjoy challenging hikes, rock climbing, and diverse wildlife in this scenic desert landscape.

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...

The Bear Springs Badlands area contains fossil sites and fascinating geologic formations.

Betty's Kitchen is a wildlife interpretive area along the Lower Colorado River, with a 0.5 mile fully-accessible interpretive trail and fishing pier. Betty's Kitchen is enjoyed by many for wildlife observation, picnicking, and fishing throughout the year. The Betty's Kitchen...

The Big Bug Trailhead accesses the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail. The 80-mile Black Canyon Trail provides mountain bikers with a long-range back country trail riding opportunity. This historic National Recreation Trail is of national significance, following a route used...

The 21,000-acre Big Horn Mountains Wilderness Area lies 60 miles west of Phoenix in western Maricopa County. The precipitous 1,800-foot-high Big Horn Peak and neighboring desert plain escarpments give the wilderness exceptional scenic value, especially noticeable along Interstate Highway 10...

The Bill Williams River provides habitat for fish and wildlife, clean water, forage, and recreational opportunities such as fishing, kayaking, rafting, and hiking. The river is historically unique to this section of the Lower Colorado River as a major tributary...

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...

This rockhound area makes a great day adventure for rock collectors. The principal attraction for rock collectors here is fire agate. Fire agate is a relatively new gemstone, only identified and formally recognized in the 1930s. It has the color...

There are a total of six distinct figures in three locations, including a human figure at each location and an animal figure at two locations. The largest human figure measures 171 feet from head to toe. Their age is in...

Bonita Creek offers some of the most outstanding birding opportunities in southeastern Arizona. There are over 200 species of birds within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. Optimum viewing season is spring and summer. This viewing deck offers a...

A popular staging area for the Lake Pleasant/Hieroglyphic Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) recreation area which showcases a motorized off-highway route system in the scenic Upper Sonoran Desert landscape. With over 200 miles of unimproved backcountry roads and single-track motorbike trails...

Brittlebush Trail is a near level, 6-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 washes...

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...

Cable Car Day Use Area is situated along the California-side of the lower Colorado River within the Parker Strip Recreation Area. This site provides river access with no facilities. Visitors enjoy this river front site year-round. This day use area...

This picnic area, located along the 21-mile-long Black Hills National Back Country Byway, provides a scenic vista of the Gila River canyon and nearby mountain ranges. Visit recreation sites within or nearby the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area: Riverview...

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...

The Christmas Recreation Site is along the Gila River approximately 6½ miles upstream from the Town of Winkelman, and 3½ miles upstream from the Shores Recreation Site. The site is minimally developed to provide access for river-related recreation opportunities such...

Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area is an unrestricted playground for OHVs and other off-highway vehicles. The site includes parking area, unloading ramp, and vault toilets. Vehicles must be street legal or have state required off-highway vehicle stickers. There are resort...

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...

The 5,080-acre Coyote Mountains Wilderness is located 40 miles southwest of Tucson, Arizona in Pima County. The wilderness includes the Coyote Mountains with their rugged peaks, massive, rounded bluffs, sheer cliff faces, and large open canyons. The vegetation includes palo...

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...

Crossroads OHV Area is an unrestricted playground for off-highway vehicles (OHVs) within the Parker Strip Recreation Area. The site includes parking area, unloading ramp, and vault toilets. Vehicles must be street legal or have state-required off-highway vehicle stickers. The area...

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 rugged 11,700-acre Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness in Arizona! Enjoy stunning views, seasonal waterfalls, and diverse wildlife.

The Dry Canyon Picnic Area and Boat Take Out are located within close proximity of each other. The Take Out is used by those floating the Gila River within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (RNCA). An overnight parking...

The 97,880-acre Eagletail Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, it became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational...

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...

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.

Emery Henderson Trailhead accesses the Black Canyon National Recreation Trail. The 80-mile Black Canyon Trail provides hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers with a long-range backcountry trail opportunity. This historic National Recreation Trail is of national significance, following a route...

Fairbank is a "ghost town" located within the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (NCA), along the San Pedro River. Its life as a town began with the construction of a railroad in 1881, and it soon became an important...

The Fishhooks Wilderness, (10,500 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, this wilderness became part of the now over 109-million-acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you...

Flying W Group Day Use Area is a day use area located next to Riverview Campground in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. It includes parking, six picnic tables, drinking water, restrooms, a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, trash...

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...

The Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness (18,790 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. The 18,790-acre Gibraltar...

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 recreation area is located along the Gila River and SR 77 between the Town of Winkelman and Globe in Gila County, Arizona. It is approximately 70 miles north of Tucson and 100 miles southeast of Phoenix. The...

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 Goldfield Recreation Area northeast of Apache Junction is closed to all entry for up to two years while the site is developed. View a map of the closure area. (PDF) Hackamore Road remains open to through travel only. Camping...

Dispersed camping is available at Gunsight Wash near Why, Arizona in the Sonoran Desert. Camping on public lands away from developed recreation facilities is referred to as dispersed camping.

The Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness (25,050 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act...

The Harquahala Byway Staging Area serves as the gateway to the 10.5-mile Harquahala Mountain Backcountry Byway and the Harquahala Mountains Wilderness. The byway leads to the 5,600 foot Harquahala Mountain summit which provides dramatic views of the surrounding mountain ranges...