Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Graham and Pinal Counties, Arizona
The 19,410-acre Aravaipa Canyon features flowing water through an 11-mile canyon, surrounded by tablelands and cliffs in southeast Arizona.
The Bureau of Land Management designated this area as a protected wilderness zone in 1984, establishing strict access regulations for conservation purposes.
Native plants and animals thrive in this protected environment, where visitors can observe natural behaviors without modern infrastructural interference.
Access requires a permit limited to 50 people daily, with reservations available 13 weeks in advance through the Bureau of Land Management.
Year-round water flow supports large sycamore, ash, cottonwood, and willow trees, creating a forest environment within the Arizona desert.
Location: Graham County
Location: Pinal County
GPS coordinates: 32.89700,-110.48800
Latest update: May 24, 2025 03:43
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