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From desert vistas to snowy peaks, the southwest offers opportunities for all kinds of recreation.

Recreation

Getting outdoors in the Southwest is unlike anything else. Find a site using the interactive visitor map, by navigating to your local forest, or by looking at all the sites available in the region below.

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Use the Interactive Visitor Map to find a recreation opportunity near you. 

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Each of our Arizona forests have a variety of cabin rentals available to you on a nightly basis. Some are rustic, some are more modern, and all are in beautiful settings. 

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10k Trailhead and 10K Trail 200

Site Open
Hiking Winter Sports Horse Riding and Camping Biking Picnicking Scenic Drives
10K North and 10K South Trailheads “meet” on Scenic Byway 536, on opposite sides of the highway.--10K Trailhead gives access to 10K Trail 200 going North, and ends at the Del Agua Overlook on…

136th Street OHV Trailhead

Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This OHV trailhead provides access to the Desert Vista OHV Permit Zone at the end of 136th Street. There is no staging or parking here; this area merely provides access into the Desert Vista OHV…

2117 OHV Trailhead

Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This OHV trailhead provides access to the Desert Vista OHV Permit Zone from Needle Rock Road at MT-2117. There is no staging or parking; this area merely provides access into the Desert Vista OHV…

2119 OHV Trailhead

Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This OHV trailhead provides access to the Desert Vista OHV Permit Zone from Needle Rock Road. MT-2119 is accessible from Needle Rock Road or along 176th Street near Wildcat Drive. There is no staging…

237 B Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking
Located just past mile post 1 off Forest Road 237, this trailhead offers access to the Forest Lakes Off Highway Vehicle Trails. The 237B offers a good parking and staging location.

3 Gun Trailhead/ 3 GunTrl 194/ Hawk Watch Trl 215

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Three Gun Trailhead gives access to the Three Gun Spring/Tres Pistolas Trail 194. It is 4.0 miles long and ends at Embudito Trail 192. Hawk Watch Trail 215 splits off toward the east, from Three…

388 OHV Trailhead

Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This OHV trailhead provides access to the Desert Vista OHV Permit Zone along Bartlett Dam Road at MT-388. There is no staging or parking here; this area merely provides access into the Desert Vista…

404 OHV Trailhead

Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This OHV trailhead provides access to the Desert Vista OHV Permit Zone along Bartlett Dam Road at MT-404. There is no staging or parking here; this area merely provides access into the Desert Vista…

5 Points Vista

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives
Located in the far SW portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District, this viewing area (vista) offers spectacular views of the 'Rim' and the Guadalupe Mountains. The Rim is nearly a 1500' - 2000' cliff…

74 Mountain #153 Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Trailhead for Mogollon Trail #153 and access into the southwestern portion of the Gila Wilderness. Nine (9) miles of this trail, from trailhead to junction with Trail Canyon Trail was logged in the…