West Clear Creek Wilderness
West Clear Creek Wilderness is a 15,465-acre wilderness area in Yavapai County, Arizona. It rises from about 3,483 to 7,018 ft. The nearest town is Camp Verde, 8.4 miles away in a straight line.
West Clear Creek Wilderness map
West Clear Creek 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
- Camp Verde, AZ is the nearest town, 8.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in West Clear Creek Wilderness is about 7,018 ft, and its lowest about 3,483 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages West Clear Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 15,465 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Red Rock Ranger District, 928-282-4119 |
Getting to West Clear Creek Wilderness
- Camp Verde, AZ is the nearest town, 8.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-29)
Trailheads at West Clear Creek Wilderness
- Bull Pen (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 3,592 ft), at 34.5398, -111.7056
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-29. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in West Clear Creek Wilderness
- Bear Canyon canyon
- Meadow Canyon canyon
- Clear Creek Number Four Spring spring
- Clear Creek Number One Spring spring
- Petes Tank lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-29.
Public lands next to West Clear Creek Wilderness
- National forestWest Clear Creek Wilderness lies inside Coconino National Forest.
- Wilderness areaFossil Springs Wilderness is 2.7 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Arizona
- https://wilderness.net/visit-wilderness/?ID=640 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Elevation/1/TIFF/current/n35w112/USGS_1_n35w112.tif (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/GeographicNames/DomesticNames/DomesticNames_AZ_Text.zip (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)
- https://apps.fs.usda.gov/arcx/rest/services/EDW/EDW_InfraRecreationSites_01/MapServer/0 (accessed 2026-09-29)