Eagletail Mountains Wilderness Area

Eagletail Mountains Wilderness Area encompasses over 101,000 acres of federally protected backcountry in Arizona, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This is genuine wilderness—no roads, no motors, no mechanized travel of any kind. It's a place for hikers and backpackers seeking solitude and primitive experience in remote desert terrain.

Visitors should understand the reality of wilderness travel here: you navigate by map and compass, pack out everything you pack in, and camp without established facilities. Water sources are sparse and unreliable; carry what you need. The landscape is rugged and unforgiving. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable conditions; summer heat is intense, winter can bring cold nights. Access requires a high-clearance vehicle to reach trailheads, and from there, all travel is on foot. This is not a place for casual day-hikers or those unprepared for self-sufficiency.