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Douglas Ranger District
Dragoons, Chiricahuas, Cochise, names that hark back to the Old West. All are associated with the lands that now make up the Douglas Ranger District. Located in southeastern corner of Arizona; southwestern corner of New Mexico, the district includes the Chiricahua, Dragoon, and Peloncillo mountain ranges. Visitors can enjoy hiking trails, the Chiricahua wilderness, several campgrounds, and Cave Creek Canyon, a world-famous birdwatching area.
| Ranger | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas "Doug" Ruppel (District Ranger) |
(520) 364-3468 FAX: (520) 364-6667 |
1192 W. Saddleview Rd. Douglas, AZ 85607 |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Douglas Ranger District
- Chiricahua Mountains
- Camp Rucker
- Cave Creek Canyon
- Herb Martyr Campground
- Idlewilde Campground
- Rustler Park Campground
- Stewart Campground
- Sunny Flat Campground
- Sycamore Campground
- Dragoon Mountains
- Cochise Stronghold Campground
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Douglas Ranger District
- Chiricahua Mountains
- Camp Rucker
- Rustler Park Campground
- Dragoon Mountains
- Cochise Stronghold Campground
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Douglas Ranger District
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Douglas Ranger District
Rock Climbing
Roadside and backcountry climbing for all levels.
Visit climbing guides, shops, gyms, and websites for more information.
Please avoid any routes with nesting raptors. Breeding season is roughly February through July. Official closures can be found at the bottom of the Alerts & Notices page.
This area has cultural significance to Indigenous people. Please visit and climb with respect.
Areas for Rock Climbing at Douglas Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Douglas Ranger District
- Chiricahua Mountains
- Ash Spring #247A
- Baker Canyon #225
- Basin #600
- Bear Wallow #333
- Bootlegger #257
- Brushy Canyon #355
- Burro #240
- Cathedral Vista
- Cave Creek Nature #603
- Cave Creek Visitor Information Center
- Centella # 334
- Chiricahua Wilderness
- Cottonwood #233
- Cottonwood Fire Canyon #266
- Crest #270 Barfoot Lookout to Wilderness
- Crest #270 Jctn Saddle to Sentinel Peak
- Crest #270 Wilderness Bdry to Monte Vi
- Devils Canyon #237
- Emigrant Canyon #255
- Fife Canyon #273
- Flys Peak #337
- Green Canyon #272
- Greenhouse #248
- Hoovey Canyon #261
- Ida Peak #274
- Indian Creek #253
- Jhus Horse Saddle #252
- Monte Vista #221
- Mormon Canyon #352
- Mormon Ridge #269
- Morse Canyon #43
- North Bruno #237A
- Pinery Horsefall #336
- Pole Bridge #264
- Price Canyon #224
- Raspberry Ridge #228
- Rattlesnake #275
- Rucker #222
- Rucker Peak #601
- Saulsbury #263
- Shaw Peak #251
- Silver Peak #280
- Snowshed #246
- South Fork #243
- South Fork Trailhead
- Turkey Pen #262
- Turtle Mountain #219
- Upper Rock Creek #259
- Witch Ridge #260
- Dragoon Mountains
- Cochise #279
- Middlemarch Canyon #277
- Slavin Gulch #332
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Douglas Ranger District
- Chiricahua Mountains
- Ash Spring #247A
- Baker Canyon #225
- Basin #600
- Bear Wallow #333
- Bootlegger #257
- Brushy Canyon #355
- Burro #240
- Centella # 334
- Chiricahua Wilderness
- Cottonwood #233
- Cottonwood Fire Canyon #266
- Crest #270 Barfoot Lookout to Wilderness
- Crest #270 Jctn Saddle to Sentinel Peak
- Crest #270 Wilderness Bdry to Monte Vi
- Devils Canyon #237
- Emigrant Canyon #255
- Fife Canyon #273
- Flys Peak #337
- Green Canyon #272
- Greenhouse #248
- Hoovey Canyon #261
- Ida Peak #274
- Indian Creek #253
- Jhus Horse Saddle #252
- Monte Vista #221
- Mormon Ridge #269
- Morse Canyon #43
- North Bruno #237A
- Pinery Horsefall #336
- Pole Bridge #264
- Price Canyon #224
- Raspberry Ridge #228
- Rattlesnake #275
- Rucker #222
- Rucker Peak #601
- Saulsbury #263
- Shaw Peak #251
- South Fork #243
- South Fork Trailhead
- Turkey Pen #262
- Turtle Mountain #219
- Upper Rock Creek #259
- Witch Ridge #260
- Dragoon Mountains
- Cochise #279
- Middlemarch Canyon #277
- Shaw House
- Slavin Gulch #332
Caving
Areas for Caving at Douglas Ranger District
Target Shooting
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Douglas Ranger District
Visitor Centers
Areas for Visitor Centers at Douglas Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Douglas Ranger District
Scenic Driving
Areas for Scenic Driving at Douglas Ranger District
Location
