Wilderness area
Rawhide Mountains Wilderness
Rawhide Mountains Wilderness is a 38,470-acre wilderness area in La Paz County, Arizona. It rises from about 817 to 3,912 ft. The nearest town is Alamo Lake, 3.7 miles away in a straight line.
Rawhide Mountains Wilderness map
Rawhide Mountains 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
- Alamo Lake, AZ is the nearest town, 3.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Rawhide Mountains Wilderness is about 3,912 ft, and its lowest about 817 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Rawhide Mountains Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 38,470 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record |
Getting to Rawhide Mountains Wilderness
- Alamo Lake, AZ is the nearest town, 3.7 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=486 (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)