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

Alamo Lake

Bird's eye view of the campground

Cabins

Campground A Loop

Campground B Loop

Campground C Loop

Campground D Loop

Campground E Loop

Campground Full Hookup Loop

Ramada Camping

## Overview

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 30th.
  * 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>
 
<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 30th.</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 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>

Arrastra Mountain 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.

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

Swansea Wilderness

The Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness (25,050 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the
Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness became
part of the now over 109 million acre 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.

<p>The Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness (25,050 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre 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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness

## Overview

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><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>

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Alamo Lake

Arrastra Mountain Wilderness

Swansea Wilderness

Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness

Aubrey Peak Wilderness