Parks around Mayer

Adjacent to rapidly expanding communities, the 71,000-acre Agua Fria National Monument is approximately 40 miles north of central Phoenix. The monument encompasses two mesas and the canyon of the Agua Fria River. Elevations range from 2,150 feet above sea level along the Agua Fria Canyon to about 4,600 feet in the northern hills. This expansive mosaic of semi-desert area, cut by ribbon...

The Cedar Bench Wilderness now contains a total of 14,950 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Cedar Bench Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of ".....

The Pine Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 20,061 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1972 the Pine Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of...

The Castle Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 25,215 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Castle Creek Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...

Crowning a desert hilltop is an ancient pueblo. A child scans the desert landscape for the arrival of traders. What riches will they bring? What stories will they tell? From the rooftop of the Tuzigoot pueblo it is easy to imagine such a moment. The pueblo shows us this ancient village built by the Sinagua people. They were farmers and artists with trade connections that spanned hundreds of miles.

Today we gaze through the windows of the past into one of the best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff, tells a story of ingenuity, survival and ultimately, prosperity in an unforgiving desert landscape. Come marvel at this enduring legacy of the Sinagua culture and reveal a people surprisingly similar to ourselves.

The Fossil Springs Wilderness now contains a total of 22,149 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Fossil Springs Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age ...

The Woodchute Wilderness now contains a total of 5,833 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Woodchute Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...incr...

The West Clear Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 15,238 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the West Clear Creek Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an ...

The Wet Beaver Wilderness now contains a total of 6,155 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Wet Beaver Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...in...

Summer visitors seeking relief from the desert heat come to Prescott to camp, fish, picnic, hike and ride from May to October; however, winter daytime temperatures are moderate and the Prescott National Forest is a great place to play all year...(MORE)

The Hells Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 214,944 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. Idaho contains approximately 83,811 acres. Oregon contains approximately 131,133 acres. In 1975 the Hells Canyon Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreationa...

The Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness (12,300 acres) in Arizona, is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Hassayampa River Canyon 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. Pl...

The Granite Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 35,600 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of California. In 2009 the Granite Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for so...

This newly expanded reservoir has 114 miles of shoreline for family recreation uses. The reservoir boasts a 10-lane boat ramp; parking for 200 vehicles. Recreational facilities concentrated primarily on the reservoir's western shore. About 450 picnic sites, 165 campsites ranging from tent to primitive to improved camping with full utility hookups, 14 group-use areas, 4 overlooks, a full-service...

The Munds Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 24,411 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Munds Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age ...

The Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness now contains a total of 47,194 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for ...

WestWorld is located in north Scottsdale at the base of the McDowell Mountains. Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert with over 360 acres of pristine landscaping, the covered Equidome Arena, Brett's Barn, and state-of-the-art equine facilities provide a spectacular setting for a variety of venues, including four annual Signature Events: the Barrett/Jackson Classic Auto Auction; All Arabian Horse Show;...

The Hellsgate Wilderness now contains a total of 37,440 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1984 the Hellsgate Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...inc...

Some tips to help you enjoy your recreation experience...Enjoy your National Forests but please remember: FIREWORKS are not allowed on the National Forest.Winter brings snow to the high country. Please be AVALANCHE AWARE!When camping or picnicking, please keep your site clean; free from trash and food. Otherwise animals and insects are attracted to your site.Please practice Leave No Trace ethics....

The Sycamore Canyon Wilderness now contains a total of 55,937 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1972 the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an ag...

Recreational OpportunitiesDuring winter months, mild weather attracts residents and tourists to beautiful lakes along multi-hued desert canyons. Seeking refuge from the summer heat, visitors flock to the forest's rivers and lakes as well as to alluring trout streams and the cool shade of tall pines in the Mogollon Rim country (the setting for the Zane Grey classic "Under the Tonto Rim").Recreation...

The Mazatzal Wilderness now contains a total of 252,390 acres and is managed by the Forest Service. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Arizona. In 1964 the Mazatzal Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. In an age of "...incr...

This historic road covers some of the most rugged terrain in Arizona. The land surrounding the road rises steeply to the north to form the Four Peaks Wilderness Area and to the south to form the Superstition Wilderness Area. Steep-sided canyons, rock outcroppings and magnificent geologic formations are all along the road. Water played a major role in creating the beauty of the area, and it also pr...