Bird's eye view of the campground

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Campground A Loop

Campground B Loop

Campground C Loop

Campground D Loop

Campground E Loop

Campground Full Hookup Loop

Day Use Areas

Group Camping Use

Overflow Campground

Ramada Camping

Alamo Lake

This Corps lake is managed by Arizona State Parks. The project web address
links to the Arizona State Parks web pages. Alamo Lake is one of the best bass
lakes in Arizona. Also, the area has good wildlife viewing opportunities. The
Bill Williams River Basin is of early historical interest. The project adjoins
BLM lands.

This Corps lake is managed by Arizona State Parks. The project web address links to the Arizona State Parks web pages. Alamo Lake is one of the best bass lakes in Arizona. Also, the area has good wildlife viewing opportunities. The Bill Williams River Basin is of early historical interest. The project adjoins BLM lands.

Bird's eye view of the park

The Rawhide Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land
Management. In 1990, the Rawhide Mountains Wilderness became part of the
National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of
1964. The 38,470-acre Rawhide Mountains Wilderness is located in Mohave and La
Paz Counties 80 miles south of Kingman, Arizona and 50 miles southeast of Lake
Havasu City, Arizona.

The wilderness includes portions of two mountain ranges, the Rawhide Mountains
to the north and the Buckskins to the south, separated by eight miles of the
Bill Williams River. More than five miles of this perennial stream meander
through a 600-foot-deep gorge, and several rocky side canyons with small
waterfalls enter the main canyon within the wilderness. The riparian
environment here supports a variety of plants and animals, including a
cottonwood-willow plant community, beavers, raptors, amphibians and reptiles.
This area also provides habitat for a pair of nesting bald eagles.

The Rawhide Mountains are low hills punctuated by numerous rugged outcrops.
These hills rise from 700 feet to an elevation of 2,430 feet. The mountains
are cut by several washes and canyons, most notably the Mississippi Wash,
which winds down a narrow canyon with several small waterfalls. The Buckskin
Mountains rise from 1,700 feet in Butler Valley to the 3,927-foot-high Ives
Peak. The large size of this wilderness, the varied and colorful terrain, and
the presence of year-round water enhance wilderness opportunities for hikers,
backpackers, river-runners, birdwatchers and photographers. In wilderness, you
can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities
for solitude.

Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace
techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and
experiential qualities.

Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally
prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the
use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders,
wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including
helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

Some lands around the wilderness are not federally administered. Please
respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands
without their permission.

The Rawhide Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Rawhide Mountains Wilderness became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. The 38,470-acre Rawhide Mountains Wilderness is located in Mohave and La Paz Counties 80 miles south of Kingman, Arizona and 50 miles southeast of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.The wilderness includes portions of two mountain ranges, the Rawhide Mountains to the north and the Buckskins to the south, separated by eight miles of the Bill Williams River. More than five miles of this perennial stream meander through a 600-foot-deep gorge, and several rocky side canyons with small waterfalls enter the main canyon within the wilderness. The riparian environment here supports a variety of plants and animals, including a cottonwood-willow plant community, beavers, raptors, amphibians and reptiles. This area also provides habitat for a pair of nesting bald eagles.The Rawhide Mountains are low hills punctuated by numerous rugged outcrops. These hills rise from 700 feet to an elevation of 2,430 feet. The mountains are cut by several washes and canyons, most notably the Mississippi Wash, which winds down a narrow canyon with several small waterfalls. The Buckskin Mountains rise from 1,700 feet in Butler Valley to the 3,927-foot-high Ives Peak. The large size of this wilderness, the varied and colorful terrain, and the presence of year-round water enhance wilderness opportunities for hikers, backpackers, river-runners, birdwatchers and photographers. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude.Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.Some lands around the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without their permission.

There are no permits, passes, or fees required to visit this wilderness area.
It is free.

However, commercial, competitive, and large organized group events require a
special recreation permit. Contact the local managing field office for more
information about special recreation permits.

Rawhide Mountains Wilderness

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 trends northwest-southeast through the
north-central portion of the wilderness, rises to almost 5,000 feet. The
gradual southern slopes of the range are interrupted by several isolated
volcanic plugs and numerous drainages, several of which have been deeply
incised into a bright orange mudstone.

The western and southern portions of the wilderness encompass more than 20
miles of the ephemeral Big Sandy and Santa Maria rivers. West of the Big Sandy
River, the Artillery Mountains are dominated by the striking red Artillery
Peak, a 1,200-foot-tall volcanic plug.

The east side of the wilderness contains the uniquely pristine Peoples Canyon.
Several springs here maintain a two-mile-long chain of deep, interconnecting
pools densely shaded by hundreds of sycamores, willows, and cottonwoods.

## Know Before You Go

  * A four-wheel drive vehicle is strongly recommended to gain access to this wilderness.
  * The terrain in this wilderness is extremely rugged. A few old vehicle ways provide hiking routes in some places, but the most commonly used routes are the sand washes which dissect the area. Burro trails can sometimes be located and followed on uplands. No formal hiking trails exist in this wilderness unit.
  * The summer climate in this wilderness unit is harsh. Daytime temperatures during the summer months are over 100 degrees. Temperatures are more moderate between October 1 and April 30.
  * Water is relatively scarce in this unit. Pack all water needed for a trip and purify any water found in the wilderness.
  * Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.
  * Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.
  * Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without their permission.

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 trends northwest-southeast through the north-central portion of the wilderness, rises to almost 5,000 feet. The gradual southern slopes of the range are interrupted by several isolated volcanic plugs and numerous drainages, several of which have been deeply incised into a bright orange mudstone.The western and southern portions of the wilderness encompass more than 20 miles of the ephemeral Big Sandy and Santa Maria rivers. West of the Big Sandy River, the Artillery Mountains are dominated by the striking red Artillery Peak, a 1,200-foot-tall volcanic plug. The east side of the wilderness contains the uniquely pristine Peoples Canyon. Several springs here maintain a two-mile-long chain of deep, interconnecting pools densely shaded by hundreds of sycamores, willows, and cottonwoods.<h2>Know Before You Go</h2><ul><li>A four-wheel drive vehicle is strongly recommended to gain access to this wilderness.</li><li>The terrain in this wilderness is extremely rugged. A few old vehicle ways provide hiking routes in some places, but the most commonly used routes are the sand washes which dissect the area. Burro trails can sometimes be located and followed on uplands. No formal hiking trails exist in this wilderness unit.</li><li>The summer climate in this wilderness unit is harsh. Daytime temperatures during the summer months are over 100 degrees. Temperatures are more moderate between October 1 and April 30.</li><li>Water is relatively scarce in this unit. Pack all water needed for a trip and purify any water found in the wilderness.</li><li>Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use <a href="/node/16816" title="Outdoor Ethics" rel="nofollow">Leave No Trace techniques</a> when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.</li><li>Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.</li><li>Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without their permission.</li></ul>

There are no permits, passes, or fees required to visit this wilderness area.
It is free.

However, commercial, competitive, and large organized group events require a
special recreation permit. Contact the local managing field office for more
information about special recreation permits.

Recreational activities on any nearby state trust land require a permit from
the State of Arizona.

Arrastra Mountain Wilderness

The 25,050-acre Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the
Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness became
part of the National Wilderness Preservation System established by the
Wilderness Act of 1964. The Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness is in northeast La
Paz County 82 miles northwest of Phoenix, Arizona.

The Harcuvar Mountains rise abruptly from the desert floor with over 10 miles
of its rugged ridgeline within the wilderness. Elevations range from 2,400
feet on the bajadas to over 5,100 feet along parts of the mountainous crest.
The wilderness area's diverse landforms and plant communities provide habitat
for abundant wildlife, including desert bighorn sheep, desert tortoise,
cougars, golden eagles, and various hawks. An isolated 3,500-acre "island" of
interior chaparral habitat on the northern ridgeline provides homes to several
species of wildlife cut off from their parent populations, such as rosy boas,
Gilbert's skinks, and desert night lizards.

Because of its isolation, the Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness offers outstanding
opportunities for wilderness recreation and solitude. The canyons and
ridgelines provide an excellent setting for hiking, backpacking, hunting and
climbing.

In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and
extraordinary opportunities for solitude. Please follow the regulations in
place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure
protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.

Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered.
Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these
lands without their permission.

The 25,050-acre Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. The Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness is in northeast La Paz County 82 miles northwest of Phoenix, Arizona.The Harcuvar Mountains rise abruptly from the desert floor with over 10 miles of its rugged ridgeline within the wilderness. Elevations range from 2,400 feet on the bajadas to over 5,100 feet along parts of the mountainous crest. The wilderness area's diverse landforms and plant communities provide habitat for abundant wildlife, including desert bighorn sheep, desert tortoise, cougars, golden eagles, and various hawks. An isolated 3,500-acre "island" of interior chaparral habitat on the northern ridgeline provides homes to several species of wildlife cut off from their parent populations, such as rosy boas, Gilbert's skinks, and desert night lizards.Because of its isolation, the Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness offers outstanding opportunities for wilderness recreation and solitude. The canyons and ridgelines provide an excellent setting for hiking, backpacking, hunting and climbing.In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without their permission.

Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness

The Swansea Wilderness (16,400 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of
Land Management. In 1990, the Swansea Wilderness became part of the now over
109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the
Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational
activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude.

Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace
techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and
experiential qualities.

Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally
prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the
use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders,
wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including
helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered.
Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these
lands without their permission.

The Swansea Wilderness (16,400 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Swansea Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude.

Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.

Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.

Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without their permission.

Swansea Wilderness

Mining in the Swansea Area began around 1862, but major activity had to wait
for the coming of the railroad. In 1904 the Arizona & California Railroad
began constructing a line from Wickenburg to Parker. Seeing an opportunity for
further development several of the original miners, Newton Evans and Thomas
Jefferson Carrigan, secured investment money and began to develop Swansea.

By the end of 1908, a 350 ton capacity furnace, a 3.5 mile water pipeline from
the Bill Williams River, and the hoists for five mine shafts were under
construction.

By 1909 Swansea had a population of 500. The following year the Arizona &
Swansea railroad began operation from Bouse. The railroad was key in moving
supplies and people in and out of the growing mining town. Financial problems
set in by 1911 and the mines shutdown with a brief reopening in 1912.

The American Smelting and Refining Company bought the mines in 1914 and
rebuilt much of the town. The new owners ran the mines until 1937 when the
Great Depression closed the mines for good.

Mining in the Swansea Area began around 1862, but major activity had to wait for the coming of the railroad. In 1904 the Arizona & California Railroad began constructing a line from Wickenburg to Parker. Seeing an opportunity for further development several of the original miners, Newton Evans and Thomas Jefferson Carrigan, secured investment money and began to develop Swansea.

By the end of 1908, a 350 ton capacity furnace, a 3.5 mile water pipeline from the Bill Williams River, and the hoists for five mine shafts were under construction.

By 1909 Swansea had a population of 500. The following year the Arizona & Swansea railroad began operation from Bouse. The railroad was key in moving supplies and people in and out of the growing mining town. Financial problems set in by 1911 and the mines shutdown with a brief reopening in 1912.

The American Smelting and Refining Company bought the mines in 1914 and rebuilt much of the town. The new owners ran the mines until 1937 when the Great Depression closed the mines for good.

Swansea Historic Ghost Town

The 15,400-acre Aubrey Peak Wilderness is located in Mohave County, 70 miles
south of Kingman, Arizona and 40 miles east of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

The wilderness contains imposing landforms carved into a variety of brightly
colored volcanic rhyolites, tuffs, and basalt. Aubrey Peak, a large cliff-
encircled mesa, dominates the eastern portion of the wilderness, along with
numerous other large mesas, buttes and volcanic plugs. Water and wind have
carved the soft volcanic rock in this area into natural windows, tufa caves,
spires, slickrock terraces, and tinajas — deep water-filled potholes.

The Aubrey Peak Wilderness encompasses a portion of a Mohave/Sonoran Desert
transition zone. Stands of large saguaro, paloverde, ironwood and smoke trees,
typical Sonoran Desert species, often merge with Joshua and other species more
typical of the Mohave Desert, creating a visually intriguing, quilt-like
mosaic of plants throughout the area. This wilderness offers excellent
opportunities for primitive types of recreation. Hiking, backpacking, and
photography have become increasingly more popular in recent years.

## Know Before You Go

  * A four-wheel drive vehicle is strongly recommended to gain access to this wilderness.
  * No hiking trails are present in this wilderness. Cross-country travel is relatively easy, and sand washes can be used as routes.
  * The summer climate in this wilderness unit is harsh. Daytime temperatures during the summer months are over 100 degrees. Temperatures are more moderate between October 1 and April 30th.
  * Water is very scarce in this unit. No naturally occurring water is present, except in potholes following rainstorms. Two wildlife water catchments are present which collect runoff from storms. Wherever found, water should always be purified.
  * Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.
  * Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.
  * Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without their permission.

The 15,400-acre Aubrey Peak Wilderness is located in Mohave County, 70 miles south of Kingman, Arizona and 40 miles east of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.The wilderness contains imposing landforms carved into a variety of brightly colored volcanic rhyolites, tuffs, and basalt. Aubrey Peak, a large cliff-encircled mesa, dominates the eastern portion of the wilderness, along with numerous other large mesas, buttes and volcanic plugs. Water and wind have carved the soft volcanic rock in this area into natural windows, tufa caves, spires, slickrock terraces, and tinajas — deep water-filled potholes.The Aubrey Peak Wilderness encompasses a portion of a Mohave/Sonoran Desert transition zone. Stands of large saguaro, paloverde, ironwood and smoke trees, typical Sonoran Desert species, often merge with Joshua and other species more typical of the Mohave Desert, creating a visually intriguing, quilt-like mosaic of plants throughout the area. This wilderness offers excellent opportunities for primitive types of recreation. Hiking, backpacking, and photography have become increasingly more popular in recent years.<h2>Know Before You Go</h2><ul><li>A four-wheel drive vehicle is strongly recommended to gain access to this wilderness.</li><li>No hiking trails are present in this wilderness. Cross-country travel is relatively easy, and sand washes can be used as routes.</li><li>The summer climate in this wilderness unit is harsh. Daytime temperatures during the summer months are over 100 degrees. Temperatures are more moderate between October 1 and April 30th.</li><li>Water is very scarce in this unit. No naturally occurring water is present, except in potholes following rainstorms. Two wildlife water catchments are present which collect runoff from storms. Wherever found, water should always be purified.</li><li>Please follow the regulations in place for this area, and use Leave No Trace techniques when visiting to ensure protection of its unique natural and experiential qualities.</li><li>Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.</li><li>Some lands around and within the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without their permission.</li></ul>

Alamo Lake

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Campgrounds

Cabins

Campground A Loop

Campground B Loop

Campground C Loop

Campground D Loop

Campground E Loop

Campground Full Hookup Loop

Day Use Areas

Group Camping Use

Overflow Campground

Ramada Camping

Nearby Parks

Alamo Lake

Rawhide Mountains Wilderness

Arrastra Mountain Wilderness

Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness

Swansea Wilderness

Swansea Historic Ghost Town

Aubrey Peak Wilderness