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Visit the 23,000-acre Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area! Explore four perennial waterways, scenic canyons, miles of trails, and primitive roads.
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...
Goldfield Recreation Area northeast of Apache Junction is closed. You may access the Bulldog Canyon Off-Highway Vehicle Permit Zone on the Tonto National Forest via Hackamore Road, though.
The canyons and ridgelines of the 25,050-acre Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness provide an excellent setting for hiking, backpacking, hunting and climbing.
Harquahala Byway Staging Area is a gateway to the 10.5-mile Harquahala Mountain Backcountry Byway and the Harquahala Mountains Wilderness west of Phoenix.
Once used transport supplies and equipment to the historic Harquahala Peak Observatory, the Harquahala Pack Trail is mile an extremely steep 5.4-mile hike to the summit of Harquahala Mountain.
At the top of Harquahala Mountain in Arizona is an abandoned astrophysical observatory, built by the Smithsonian Institution in the 1920s to measure solar activity.
Explore Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness Area in Arizona, northeast of Wickenburg. This 11,840-acre area features free-flowing river, diverse plant communities, and offers hiking, horseback riding.
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.
Discover Arizona's rich ranching history at Empire Ranch, which has been a working cattle ranch for over 140 years! It is located in the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area north of Sonoita.
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.
Explore the 31,200-acre Hummingbird Springs Wilderness west of Phoenix. Enjoy a wealth of recreation opportunities for visitors of all ages and abilities.
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 Lake Havasu Field Offices manages 73 boat access campsites over 20 miles along the Arizona shore of Lake Havasu. These campsites offer a picnic table, barbecue grill, and trash receptacle and a majority of the sites provide a restroom...
Enjoy picnic tables and grills along Bonita Creek! Lee Trailhead/Picnic Area is located within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area near Safford, Arizona.
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.
A popular local fishing destination near Yuma, Mittry Lake provides excellent opportunities for both shore and boat angling for largemouth bass, sunfish, and catfish.
Explore the 7-mile Mohave & Milltown Railroad Motorized Trail, perfect for OHV and equestrian use not far from Oatman and Route 66! It runs parallel to a non-motorized trail.
Explore the 7-mile Mohave & Milltown Railroad Non-motorized Trail, perfect for hikers and mountain bikers! Not far from Oatman and Route 66, it runs parallel to a motorized trail.
Access 7-mile motorized and non-motorized trails near Bullhead City! After plentiful winter rain, wildflowers sometimes bloom from February through April.
Perfect for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders and trail runners! The Monolith Garden Trail is an easy to moderate trail that explores the Mohave Desert in the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area.
Explore a moderately challenging 10-mile off-highway vehicle trail through the scenic high mountain forest and Mohave Desert! Check out Gold King Mansion to discover Arizona's mining history.
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.
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.
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.
Discover one of most important and well documented early human sites in North America, located in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area near Sierra Vista.
Experience the Needle's Eye Wilderness in Arizona. This 8,760-acre area offers solitude and challenging outdoor recreation activities perfect for hiking, dispersed camping, and exploration.
East of Gila Bend, explore the 63,200-acre North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness within the Sonoran Desert National Monument! Enjoy hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, camping, and more.
Explore the 5,800-acre North Santa Teresa Wilderness in southeast Arizona! Enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude.
Explore the Cave Spring Trail as it climbs the east slope of the Black Mountains of Mount Nutt Wilderness! Enjoy a nice view of the Sacramento Valley as well as the Hualapai and Cerbat mountains.
Enjoy the 1.4-mile Twin Springs Trail as you hike up a valley on the eastern side of the Black Mountains. The trail explores the Mount Nutt Wilderness near Kingman.
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.