Wilderness area
East Cactus Plain Wilderness
East Cactus Plain Wilderness is a 14,630-acre wilderness area in La Paz County, Arizona. It rises from about 1,214 to 1,638 ft. The nearest town is Bouse, 8.9 miles away in a straight line.
East Cactus Plain Wilderness map
East Cactus Plain Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Bouse, AZ is the nearest town, 8.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in East Cactus Plain Wilderness is about 1,638 ft, and its lowest about 1,214 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages East Cactus Plain Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 14,630 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record |
Getting to East Cactus Plain Wilderness
- Bouse, AZ is the nearest town, 8.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-29)
Other wilderness areas in Arizona
- https://wilderness.net/visit-wilderness/?ID=170 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Elevation/1/TIFF/current/n35w114/USGS_1_n35w114.tif (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_gaz_place_04.txt (accessed 2026-09-29)