About Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness
The 11,700-acre Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The wilderness area provides outstanding opportunities for hiking, backpacking, camping, rock scrambling and sightseeing. Sightseeing from the higher mountains and ridges offer outstanding long-distance views of Sulphur Springs, San Simon Valley and numerous other mountain ranges.The scenic Indian Bread Rocks, a formation of granite domes and interestingly shaped boulders, is located in the northeastern part of the wilderness. Indian Bread Rocks Picnic Area is the access point to the Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness.In 1990, the Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude.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 adjacent to 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.When exploring this unique area, please follow all posted regulations and embrace the seven Leave No Trace principles to help preserve its natural beauty and the exceptional recreation experiences it offers. Keep in mind that applying the seven Leave No Trace principles may vary — what works in a desert may differ from what's best in mountainous terrain.
How to Get There
The Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness is located in Cochise County southeastern Arizona. It lies 20 miles east of Willcox and 7 miles south of Bowie. From Bowie, travel south on Apache Pass Road then west on the dirt road leading to Happy Camp Canyon.Some lands adjacent to 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.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness
Heading to Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness?
No central reservation system listed for Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/2273) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness?
The Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness is located in Cochise County southeastern Arizona. It lies 20 miles east of Willcox and 7 miles south of Bowie. From Bowie, travel south on Apache Pass Road then west on the dirt road leading to Happy Camp Canyon.Some lands adjacent to the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these l…
How do I contact Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness?
You can reach the park at phone: (928) 348-4400 or email: BLM_AZ_SFOWEB@blm.gov.
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