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The Harquahala Mountain Summit Road offers something for everyone! The road itself is rugged and challenging for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts. High-clearance vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles are required. For the nature lover it has beautiful Sonoran Desert scenery with...

The 22,880-acre Harquahala Mountains Wilderness lies in Maricopa and La Paz counties, 80 miles northwest of Phoenix, Arizona. This wilderness contains part of one of western Arizona's largest desert mountain ranges. The 5,691-foot- high Harquahala Peak, the highest point in...

The Harquahala Pack Trail is mile an extremely steep 5.4-mile hike to the summit of Harquahala Mountain. The trail was used to access and transport supplies and equipment to the Harquahala Peak Observatory. After the observatory was abandoned in 1925...

Harquahala Peak Observatory was built in 1920 by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory to measure and record solar activity. Although deserted now, from 1920-1925 a hardy group of scientists lived and worked atop the highest mountain in southwestern Arizona (5,681-foot elevation)...

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.

The 9,951-acre Hells Canyon Wilderness Area is a portion of the Hieroglyphic Mountains. The most prominent peaks are Garfias Mountain at 3,381 feet (1,030.5 m) and Hellgate Mountain at 3,339 feet (1,017.7 m). Other peaks over 3,000 feet (910 m)...

The Hereford Trailhead provides access to the San Pedro Trail to the San Pedro House along Highway 90 to the north, approximately 9.5 miles away, and to Waters Road to the south, approximately 3.5 miles. The Hereford trailhead includes improved...

The historic Empire Ranch has been a working cattle ranch for 140 years. Its rich history includes successive ownership by two prominent ranching families, two corporations, and finally by the federal government on behalf of the general public. The Empire...

Sport climbing on limestone cliffs in a remote, scenic high desert backcountry within a two-hour drive from Phoenix and Tucson. The canyon and the climbing routes are on public land administered by the BLM, and on private property owned by...

Sound like a day at the beach? The sands at the Hot Well Dunes Recreation Area were a beach surrounding a lake approximately two million years ago. What remains today is one of the most unique recreation spots in Arizona...

The 31,200-acre Hummingbird Springs Wilderness lies 55 miles west of Phoenix in western Maricopa County. The colorful escarpments of the 3,418-foot-high Sugarloaf Mountain rise steeply from the Tonopah Desert plains giving the wilderness exceptional scenic value, especially noticeable along Interstate...

The Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor Area offers long term camping on public lands from September 15 to April 15.

Consisting of the rugged slopes of the Dos Cabezas Mountains, elevations range from 4,080 feet to 7,500 feet, allowing for a variety of plant and animal life, as well as excellent recreational opportunities. Visitors will find a diverse terrain consisting...

The Ironwood Forest National Monument, which takes its name from one of the longest living trees in the Arizona desert, is 189,600 acres, of which 128,400 acres are administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with the balance of...

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...

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 Special Recreation Management Area encompasses the shoreline line of Lake Havasu and surrounding areas. This area includes unique opportunities for recreation from mountain biking and hiking to water sports.

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...

Lava Flow Trail, in the 34,400-acre Table Top Wilderness, offers a hiking opportunity of light to moderate difficulty in a varied and dramatic Sonoran Desert landscape. Three trailheads are linked by a relatively level 7 1/4-mile trail. From south to...

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...

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...

The Mohave & Milltown Railroad Motorized Trail intertwines with a historic railroad grade. This 7-mile trail is designated for OHV and equestrian use and runs parallel to the non-motorized trail. The route is marked with signs and rock cairns. The...

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 Mohave & Milltown Railroad West Trailhead accesses the motorized and non-motorized trails. The parallel routes follow a historic railroad grade for 7 miles. Hikers and mountain bikers travel along the actual railroad grade for most of the way, although...

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...

Moss Wash OHV Trail is a moderately challenging 10-mile trail that meanders through scenic high mountain forest and Mohave Desert vegetation. In the higher elevations is a forest of ponderosa pine, gambel oak, New Mexico locust, and various grasses and...

The Mount Nutt Wilderness (28,080 acres) is located in Mohave County, 15 miles west of Kingman, Arizona and 12 miles east of Bullhead City, Arizona. This wilderness encompasses an eight-mile-long stretch of the central (and highest) portion of the Black...

The 30,760-acre Mount Tipton Wilderness is located in Mohave County, 25 miles north of Kingman, Arizona. This wilderness includes the entire northern half of the imposing Cerbat Mountains. Although Mount Tipton Peak, at 7,148 feet, dominates the wilderness, the true...

The 23,900-acre Mount Wilson Wilderness Area is located in Mohave County, Arizona, approximately 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, and 60 miles northwest of Kingman, Arizona. The wilderness encompasses eight miles of Wilson Ridge and its summit, the 5,445-foot-high...

The 7,711-acre Muggins Mountain Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Muggins Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109-million-acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In...

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...

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...

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.

The 24,600-acre New Water Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the New Water Mountains Wilderness became part of the now over 109-million-acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of...

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...

The Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area is a day use area located along the Black Hills Backcountry Byway just downriver from the historic Old Safford Bridge. The picnic area has four picnic sites with concrete tables and grills and a...

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...

Warning: Navigational Hazard The Oxbow Bridge was destroyed in a fire and is currently impassable. Do not travel north from the boat ramp. Debris from the bridge may become dislodged, creating potential navigational hazards. Boaters are advised to exercise caution...

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...

The Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness (19,440 acres) in Arizona and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness...

The La Posa Long Term Visitor Area offers long term camping on public lands between September 15 and April 15.

Presidio Santa Cruz de Terranate is the most well-preserved defensive Spanish site among what was once a broader regional network. Originally established in 1775 by Hugo O’Conor, an Irish-born Spanish Army Colonel, the Presidio served as a strategic outpost during...

Quail Hollow 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, shaded picnic tables, and a vault toilet. Visitors enjoy this river front site year-round...

Quartz Peak Trail, in the 14,400-acre Sierra Estrella Wilderness, leads visitors from the floor of Rainbow Valley (elevation 1,550 feet) to the summit ridge of the Sierra Estrella at Quartz Peak (elevation 4,052 feet) in just 3 miles. Along the...

The Rawhide Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Rawhide Mountains Wilderness became part of the now over 109-million-acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. The 38,470-acre...