Explore Mount Wilson Wilderness, Arizona

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Rugged and sublime landscapes with nothing but the wind and bird songs to break the silence are the main attraction at Mount Wilson Wilderness. Though this wilderness area may look stark and forbidding, it can be deceiving, hiding several dependable year-round springs that support wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for desert bighorn sheep as well as evidence of old mining activity. There are a few old mines and prospects, and some miners even carved their names into the rocks. Activities Camping Hiking Horseback Riding Wildflower Photography Hunting (Seasonal; License Required.) Birdwatching Points of Interest Old Mines Wildflowers (Seasonal) Springs Missouri Spring Trail Mt. Wilson Summit Access: The easiest access to the wilderness area is from one dirt road on the west side (Boundary Mine Road, NPS Rd 64) and two dirt roads on the east side (Missouri Spring Road), originating off Temple Bar Road. All roads require, at the least, a 2WD-HC vehicle. Hiker access is available from three other dirt roads (Horse Thief Canyon Road) on the west side. TIPS: All motor vehicles must be street legal. Vehicle operators must have a valid operator's license in their possession. Vehicle camping is permitted at designated backcountry campsites only. Driving off of designated roads is prohibited. Maximum stay in any backcountry camping area is 15 days. Group size is limited to 12 people. Backpackers may camp anywhere except "No Camping" areas. Campsites must be at least 1/2 mile off of designated roads and 100 ft. from any spring, water-hole, seep or other water source. Maximum stay in any backcountry camping area is 15 days. Hunting is allowed except in those areas posted as "No Hunting" zones. Target shooting is prohibited throughout Lake Mead NRA. Geocaching is not a permitted activity at Lake Mead NRA. Collection and removal of natural, historical or cultural objects is prohibited. Report any resource violations to our dispatch office (702) 293-8998.

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