Wilderness area
White Canyon Wilderness
White Canyon Wilderness is a 5,800-acre wilderness area in Pinal County, Arizona. It rises from about 2,125 to 4,045 ft. The nearest town is Superior, 5.5 miles away in a straight line.
White Canyon Wilderness map
White Canyon 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
- Superior, AZ is the nearest town, 5.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in White Canyon Wilderness is about 4,045 ft, and its lowest about 2,125 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages White Canyon Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 5,800 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record |
Getting to White Canyon Wilderness
- Superior, AZ is the nearest town, 5.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-29)
Public lands next to White Canyon Wilderness
- National forestWhite Canyon Wilderness borders Tonto National Forest.
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=648 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/Elevation/1/TIFF/current/n34w112/USGS_1_n34w112.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)