Wilderness area

Harquahala Mountains Wilderness

Harquahala Mountains Wilderness is a 22,880-acre wilderness area in Maricopa County, Arizona. It rises from about 2,115 to 5,664 ft. The nearest town is Aguila, 5.9 miles away in a straight line.

Harquahala Mountains Wilderness
Photo: BLMArizona, Public domain

Harquahala Mountains Wilderness map

Harquahala Mountains Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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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

Aguila, AZ is the nearest town, 5.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
The highest ground in Harquahala Mountains Wilderness is about 5,664 ft, and its lowest about 2,115 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).

Who manages Harquahala Mountains Wilderness

Agency Acres Permit Group size Stay limit Office
BLM 22,880 Not on record Not on record Not on record Public Room, 623-580-5500

Getting to Harquahala Mountains Wilderness

  • Aguila, AZ is the nearest town, 5.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-29)

Trailheads at Harquahala Mountains Wilderness

  • Harquahala Pack Trail Basecamp Trailhead (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 2,318 ft), at 33.8430, -113.3847

Trailhead locations: BLM recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-29. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.

Named summits, canyons, and springs in Harquahala Mountains Wilderness

  • West Fork Sunset Canyon canyon
  • Cottonwood Spring spring
  • Seep Spring spring

Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-29.

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