Arizona Recreation Areas

Directions The East Trailhead is accessed from Highway 70 between Safford and Bylas on a 46 mile dirt road that has creek crossings without bridges. Please note that high clearance vehicles are necessary to negotiate the creek crossings in order to reach the East Trailhead and that the road is

Directions 17-Mile Road Access – Turn west off of Highway 93 at milepost 143, located about 60 miles north of Wickenburg. Follow 17-Mile Road west for 6 miles until the wilderness boundary is reached. A jeep road running south from this point provides access to the Government Wash area. 17-Mile

Directions Effective April 16, 2012 Tucson Field Office 3201 East Universal Way Tucson, AZ 85756 Phone (520) 258-7200 Activities WILDERNESS Campground Reservations Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation Areas | Baboquivari Peak Wilderness | Baboquivari Peak Wilderness Map The Baboquivari Peak Wilderness (2,040 acres)

Directions Public Access is not available across private lands adjacent to the Wilderness Study Area. For more details on access, contact the BLM Safford Field Office. Phone (928) 348-4400 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation Areas |

Directions Getting to the Byway: Getting to the Byway Safford serves as the main access point for the Black Hills Back Country Byway. From Safford: Take US 70 southwest out of Safford Merge onto US 191 northeast which is also the Old Safford-Clifton Road Follow US 191 until you come

Directions The Black Hills Back Country Byway is located between Safford and Clifton in southeastern Arizona, about three hours northeast of Tucson or 3 1/2 hours east of Phoenix. Both ends of the byway are accessed from U.S. Highway 191. The southern end is at milepost 139, the northern end

Directions The Burro Creek Recreation Site is located 60 miles northwest of Wickenburg on Highway 93. From Kingman, travel east 17 miles on Interstate 40, then south 53 miles on Highway 93. The recreation site turnoff is one mile south of Burro Creek Bridge. From the signed turnoff, continue 1.5

Directions The Black Hills Back Country Byway can be accessed from U.S. Highway 191 between Safford and Clifton. The southern end of the Byway is accessed from the highway at milepost 139 and the northern end at milepost 160. The Canyon Overlook Picnic Area is located 7.2 miles from the

Directions Take Highway 191 south from Safford for 7 miles. Dankworth Ponds State Park sign will be on east side of road. Turn onto Dankworth Road to parking lot. This is a State Park and cars must pay $4.00 fee. Phone (928) 348-4400 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING

Directions Take US 95 south from Las Vegas about 30 miles, east on State Highway 164. Parking is available near the dam site but, as of April 2004, the roadway across Davis Dam is closed to all vehicles; pedestrian and bicycle access to the dam is still allowed. Phone 928-754-3628

Directions Phone (928) 348-4400 Activities CLIMBING, CAMPING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WILDERNESS Campground Reservations Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation Areas | Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness | Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness | Weather | Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness Map The Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness (11,700

Directions The Eagletail Mountains Wilderness is located 75 miles west of Phoenix just south of Interstate 10. It covers portions of Maricopa, La Paz, and Yuma counties. Directions to Courthouse Rock: From Phoenix: Take I-10 west to the Salome Road exit (#81). Turn left at the stop sign and make

Phone (928) 348-4400 Activities HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WILDERNESS Campground Reservations Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation Areas The Fishhooks Wilderness, (10,500 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness became part of the now over

Directions There are multiple districts in Glen Canyon very far away from each other. Make sure you know which district you are going to before you begin travelling here. Phone (928) 608-6200 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PADDLING, SWIMMING Campground Reservations Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Arizona Hiking

Directions The byway is 80 miles west of Phoenix or 40 miles southwest of Wickenburg. From Phoenix, take I-10 west to the Salome Road Exit (50 miles). Turn right and follow for 9.6 miles to Eagle Eye Road. Turn right and go 8.5 miles to the byway which heads north

Directions High-clearance and four-wheel-drive vehicles are needed to travel to the boundary of the wilderness. Paved State Route 60 provides access to jeep trails extending to the wilderness area’s north boundary. The paved Eagle Eye Road provides access to numerous jeep trails along the area’s southern side. Harquahala Peak can

Directions The Homestead is approximately 16 miles south of Globe and 14 miles north of Winkelman along State Hwy 77 in Gila County. The access road entrance is at mile marker 153.3, on the east side of the highway immediately south of the guard rail at a drainage crossing. There

Directions This wilderness area is a two-hour drive from metropolitan Phoenix. It can be accessed from the south by exiting Interstate 10 at the Tonopah or Salome Road exits. The Eagle Eye Road south of Aguila provides access from the north. Dirt roads extend to the wilderness boundary from these

Directions This Long Term Visitor Area is located north of Yuma on the California side of the Colorado River. Exit Interstate 8 and follow S-24 North approximately 22 miles to the turn off on Senator Wash road. Turn onto Senator Wash road and follow it for approximately 2 miles to

Directions Indian Bread Rocks Picnic Area is the access point to the Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness. The Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness consists of 11,700 acres and lies 20 miles east of Willcox and 7 miles south of Bowie, Arizona in Cochise County. From Bowie, travel south on Apache Pass Road

Directions The Kofa Refuge and Wilderness is located between Yuma and Quartzsite, Arizona east of U.S. Highway 95. The southernmost of the five entrance roads is found about 40 miles north of Yuma and leads to the southern Castle Dome Mountains. Other popular entrances are located at King Valley, Palm

Directions Exit Interstate 10 at the city of Quartzsite, AZ. Take highway 95 south to the four La Posa LTVAs (North, South, East, and Tyson Wash). The LTVA entrances are approximately 2 miles south of town. Phone (928) 317-3200 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK

Directions Twin Springs Access: Four-wheel drive vehicle is required. From Highway 93 north of Kingman, turn west onto Highway 68. Follow Highway 68 to Estrella Rd. Follow Estrella Rd south for 4.7 miles to Shinarump Dr. Turn right onto Shinarump Dr and proceed 0.5 miles to Kaibab Rd. Turn left

Directions With the exception of the Big Wash Road Access, 4-wheel drive is recommended for all described access routes. High clearance vehicle required for all routes. Antelope Canyon Access: Turn east onto the Pierce Ferry Road from Highway 93 at milepost 42. Proceed north and east through Dolan Springs to

Directions A four-wheel drive vehicle is strongly recommended for all access routes. Missouri Spring Access: Turn northeast onto the Temple Bar Road from Highway 93. This turnoff is about 19 miles south of Hoover Dam. Look for Road #130, on the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, located on your left,

Directions From St. George, Utah via South River Road. Head south on BLM Road 1069 towards County Road 5 for 38 miles. Continue left on County Road 5 for 12 miles. Turn left at the Mt. Trumbull Schoolhouse. Continue east for 12 miles. The Mt. Trumbull Trailhead is on the

Directions The Muggins Mountains Wilderness area is located approximately 25 miles east of Yuma, Arizona. Access by high-clearance and/or four-wheel drive vehicles is recommended. To access Muggins Wash, take exit 21 (Dome Valley) from I-8. Pass through Ligurta on Old Highway 80 and turn north onto County Ave. 20E. Turn

Directions From Willcox, take Interstate 10 to exit 340 south. Turn right on Bisbee Ave., then turn right on Airport Rd. After 15 miles, bear right at a fork in the road. Drive 14 more miles to The Nature Conservancy’s Muleshoe Headquarters. Phone (928) 348-4400 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING,

Directions Phone (520) 258-7200 Activities WILDERNESS Campground Reservations Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation Areas | BLM Site | Needle’s Eye Wilderness Map | Needle’s Eye Wilderness The Needle’s Eye Wilderness (8,760 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In

Directions The New Water Mountains Wilderness Area is located east of Quartzsite, just south of I-10 and just north of the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in La Paz county. The western boundary of the Wilderness can be accessed from I-10 at the Gold Nugget Road exit (#26). Taking the exit

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Directions The byway begins at Parker Dam and travels along the Parker Dam Road south to the boundary of the Colorado River Indian Reservation. Look for interpretive pullouts along the way. Phone (928)505-1200 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, PICNICKING, VISITOR CENTER, WATER SPORTS, SWIMMING SITE, OTHER

Directions From Tucson, take Interstate 10 east to Benson and then north along Pomerene Road to Redington. At Redington, turn right beyond the bridge. You will need permission to cross State Trust Lands and private lands at this access point. An option would be to take Interstate 10 to exit

Directions The Historic Route 66 National Back Country Byway begins five miles south of Kingman at the McConnico exit off Interstate 40. To begin at the southern end, exit off Interstate 40 at the Topock/Golden Shores. Switchbacks access Oatman and the mining community of Goldroad. Phone (928) 718-3700 Activities AUTO

Directions Near the east end of Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness, travel up Turkey Creek for two miles. The Rug Road leaves Turkey Creek just below the confluence of Oak Grove Canyon and Turkey Creek. The west end of the road begins across the San Pedro River from Mammoth. Phone (928) 348-4400

Directions Located 9 miles east of Sierra Vista on state Route 90. Phone (520) 258-7200 Activities BIKING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Campground Reservations Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation Areas | San Pedro Riparian

Directions Haekel Road – From Safford, travel seven miles east on Highway 70. Turn right on BLM’s Haekel Road and proceed 25 miles to the area. Fan Road – From Bowie, turn north on Central Avenue and continue two miles north to the Fan Road. Continue on the Fan Road

Directions From Interstate 8: Take the 4th Avenue exit to Imperial County Road S-24. Go north approximately 22 miles to Senator Wash Road. Turn left and follow signs 4 miles to Senator Wash Boat Ramp, 3/4 mile east of Hwy 78. From AZ 98: Travel north from Yuma on AZ

Directions Take Interstate 10 to exit 121 and travel south to reach the Rainbow Valley Road and Riggs Road. Unmaintained dirt roads extend eastward to the wilderness boundary from here. Phone (623) 580-5500 Activities HIKING, WILDERNESS Campground Reservations Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation

Directions Access to this wilderness is on old U.S. Highway 80 via the Aqua Caliente Road and jeep trails. High-clearance vehicles are required and four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended. Phone (623) 580-5500 Activities HIKING, WILDERNESS Campground Reservations Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation Areas |

Directions From Phoenix, take I-10 west to exit 112 (Highway 85), then travel south on Hwy 85 to Gila Bend for approximately 32 miles, access I-8 east and continue for 25 miles to exit 144 (Vekol Rd). Alternatively, take I-10 east from Phoenix to exit 164 (State Route 347). Turn

Directions The Tres Alamos Wilderness is located east of Alamo Lake State Park. From Wickenburg, follow highway 60 west to Wenden. Turn north onto a paved road toward Alamo Lake State Park. Turn right (east) onto a bladed dirt road at milepost 28. Drive 3 miles to the intersection with

Directions The Trigo Mountains Wilderness is located about 25 miles north of Yuma, Arizona, in La Paz County. From Yuma, travel north along Highway 95 to the Martinez Lake Road. Travel west on Martinez Lake Road to the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. Travel northwest on Red Cloud Mine Road to

Directions To reach Turkey Creek, drive 15 miles northwest of Safford on Highway 70. Turn west on Aravaipa-Klondyke Road and go approximately 45 miles, passing through the town of Klondyke and The Nature Conservancy’s Aravaipa Canyon Preserve, to the eastern boundary of the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. From there, continue on

Directions A four-wheel drive vehicle is strongly recommended for all access routes. Upper Burro Creek Access: This route should not be attempted within several days of major rainstorms or if the possibility of rain is in the forecast. Proceed to the town of Bagdad, AZ, and turn right on Lindahl

Directions Exits 13, 20, 26 and 28 on Interstate 40 and mileposts 15, 17.1, 33.8 and 34.7 along Route 66 all provide access to the wilderness. Four-wheel drive is required for all access routes. Phone (928) 718-3700 Activities HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, WILDERNESS Campground Reservations Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Arizona Hiking

Directions Area is north of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in Scottsdale, Arizona. Pima Frontage road is open northbound and southbound. Call 480.312.6802 or see Directions here. Phone 480-312-6802 Activities HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, PICNICKING, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE Campground Reservations Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s)

Directions The wilderness is located approximately 45 miles southeast of Mesa and about seven miles south of Superior, Arizona, in Pinal County. Phone (520) 258-7200 Activities HIKING, WILDERNESS Campground Reservations Arizona Campgrounds Hiking Trails Arizona Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Arizona Recreation Areas | White Canyon Wilderness Map | White

Directions This wilderness is in southwest Maricopa County, 11 miles northwest of Gila Bend and 32 miles southwest of Phoenix, Arizona. Accessible via old U.S. Highway 80 and Enterprise Road south of Arlington, via various jeep trails extending south from the Aqua Caliente Road, and via Interstate 8 and the