Family-Friendly Outdoor Recreation in Arizona

Javelina Trail, Coconino

Arizona's 1.2-mile Javelina trail crosses arid scrubland with eight mammal species and 30 birds throughout the year. The exceptionally remote moderate...

235 Road, Coconino

Arizona's 4.2-mile route traverses moderate-solitude terrain (52°F average, 30 inches precipitation) with abundant birds (30 species). Spring through fall...

7th Heaven, Navajo

Arizona's 7TH HEAVEN trail stretches 1.35 miles through moderate terrain on natural dirt. Exceptionally secluded with 30 bird species present, it's best...

Abineau Trail, Coconino

Arizona's 2.42-mile moderate trail crosses natural dirt in cool terrain with moderate rainfall. Black bears inhabit the landscape alongside 8 mammal...

A B Young Trail, Coconino

Arizona's A B Young Trail covers 2.09 miles of moderate desert terrain, hosting 8 mammal species and 30 birds across accessible terrain year-round via...

Adobe Jack Trail, Coconino

Arizona's 2.1-mile moderate Jack trail traverses arid terrain spring through fall. Eight mammal species and 30 bird types provide wildlife viewing in this...

Ladders Trail, Yavapai

Arizona's short 0.21-mile trail crosses desert terrain with four mammal species and thirty bird species. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable hiking...

7 up to Hyde Mountain, Yavapai

This 2.16-mile Arizona trail climbs toward Hyde Mountain with moderate difficulty on natural surfaces. Offering moderate seclusion with decent scenery and...

99a Ohv, Coconino

This 3.9-mile dirt OHV trail in Arizona passes through areas with 30 bird species. Spring-fall conditions offer wildlife viewing with some visitor traffic.

Frazier Horse Campground (E, 0mi), Gila

Frazier Horse Campground in Arizona near Roosevelt is best in spring, fall, and winter, with 30 bird species and moderate solitude. The area features...

Fr 195 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino

Fr 195 Campground near Arizona's Young offers moderate solitude amid four wildflower varieties. Spring through fall provides comfortable camping in this...

Mingus Mountain Cabin Campground, Yavapai

Arizona's Mingus Mountain Cabin provides moderate solitude with diverse mammals and birds present. Spring through fall offer the best conditions in this...

Noon Creek Campground, Graham

Arizona's Noon Creek campground near Thatcher offers spring and fall visits with abundant birdlife in a dry climate.

Canelo Houses Campground, Santa Cruz

This Arizona campground near Elgin offers high solitude with diverse wildlife, best visited from spring through fall.

Haigler Canyon Campground (E, 4mi), Gila

Arizona's Haigler Canyon near Young features moderate solitude with diverse birds and wildflowers across three seasons.

Mingus Group Campground, Yavapai

Mingus Group Campground near Jerome, Arizona features 30 bird species and moderate solitude. Spring through fall are ideal visiting seasons with mild...

Fr 171 Campground #2 (N, 0mi), Coconino

Fr 171 Campground in Arizona's Young area provides moderate solitude among four wildflower varieties. Spring through fall offers comfortable camping in...

Fdr373-thumb Butte Loop Designated Disp. Campground, Yavapai

FDR373-Thumb Butte Loop in Arizona offers spring-to-fall camping with 30 bird species and moderate seclusion.

Katherine Landing, Mohave

Discover Katherine Landing This oasis located just minutes from Bullhead City, Arizona, and Laughlin, Nevada, offers generous sunshine, sparkling blue...

Fort Bowie Ruins Tour- Stop 7, Fort Bowie NHS

The infantry barracks was constructed in 1883 when Fort Bowie saw an increase in troop strength. A wooden framed structure, this building proved to be...

Fort Bowie Ruins Tour- Stop 8, Fort Bowie NHS

The Signal Corps, who was responsible for operating the heliograph, worked out of the Adjutants Office. The heliograph was a mirror on a tripod, and...

Fort Bowie Ruins Tour- Stop 9, Cochise

Post traders were civilian businessmen who operated retail establishments at military posts. The post trader's store at Fort Bowie was operated by Sidney...

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 16 and South Stop 17, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 16 Natural ecosystem, animals, and plants including their relationship with water. Location: Puerco river

Pefo Audio Tour North Stop 3 and South Stop 30, Petrified Forest National Park

PEFO Audio Tour North Stop 3 The Painted Desert Community Complex history. Location: Painted Desert Community Complex

Off the Beaten Path Onyx Bridge Route Stop 1, Petrified Forest National Park

Onyx Bridge Route Stop 1 in Arizona is a secluded attraction with black bears and 9 mammal species, best visited from spring to fall.

Gathered in the Wild Wayside, Tonto National Monument

Gathered in the Wild Wayside in Arizona provides moderate solitude and decent scenery, best visited in spring or fall.

Pefo Audio Tour South Stop 1, Petrified Forest National Park

A quiet stop near Petrified Forest National Park featuring desert wildlife and vegetation in a cool, dry climate.

Agua Caliente Spring, Santa Cruz

Agua Caliente Spring near Amado, Arizona, provides a quiet soak with 5 mammal and 30 bird species, ideal in cooler seasons.

Astin Spring, Cochise

Astin Spring near Douglas, Arizona, provides a rarely visited soak with 30 bird species, best experienced in cooler seasons.

Casa Grande Spring, Mohave

Casa Grande Spring near Hackberry, Arizona, offers bear sightings among 30 bird species in a remote location best visited spring through fall.

Castle Hot Springs, Yavapai

Castle Hot Springs near New River, Arizona, features 4 mammal and 30 bird species, with optimal visits in spring, fall, or winter.

Clifton Hot Springs, Greenlee

Clifton Hot Springs near Morenci, Arizona, offers seclusion among 30 bird species and 4 tree varieties, best in spring or fall.

Agua Caliente Springs, Maricopa

Agua Caliente Springs near Dateland, Arizona, features minimal rainfall and 30 bird species, best visited outside summer months.

Antelope Spring, Cochise

Antelope Spring near Tombstone, Arizona, offers seclusion and decent scenery with 30 bird species, most accessible in spring, fall, or winter.

Caliche Spring, Mohave

Caliche Spring near Yucca, Arizona, features low rainfall and 30 bird species in a secluded setting ideal for spring, fall, or winter visits.

Cassadore Spring, Gila

Cassadore Spring near Peridot, Arizona, provides moderate solitude with 6 mammal species, 30 birds, and 5 wildflowers, ideal in spring or fall.

Lake Powell (N, 0mi), Glen Canyon NRA

Glen Canyon Dam , which is a feature of the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) , impounds Colorado River water to form Lake Powell, one of the most...

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, AZ

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or...

Chiricahua National Monument, AZ

Explore rhyolite pinnacles and balanced rocks on foot or by car. Relax at the campground under star-filled, dark skies. See how a mountain range rising...

Coronado National Memorial, AZ

It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a...

Fort Bowie National Historic Site, AZ

For nearly 25 years, Fort Bowie stood at the crossroads of the Chiricahua Apache's fight to defend their ancestral homeland and the U.S. Army's westward...

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ

Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The...

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral...

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, AZ

Wóshdę́ę́, please come in where the squeaky wooden floors greet your entry into the oldest operating Trading Post on the Navajo Nation. As your eyes...

Grand Canyon-parashant National Monument, AZ

Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and...

River Reservoir - Main, Apache

River Reservoir - Main in Arizona near Greer provides a peaceful fishing setting with mild spring through fall conditions and seven mammal species.

Lake Powell #2 (N, 0mi), Glen Canyon NRA

Glen Canyon Dam , which is a feature of the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) , impounds Colorado River water to form Lake Powell, one of the most...

Crescent Lake Dam Area, Apache

Crescent Lake Dam Area in Arizona provides secluded fishing near Greer, with 7 mammal species and decent scenery. Best visited in summer and fall.

Blue Ridge, Coconino

Blue Ridge in Arizona's Happy Jack area provides spring through fall fishing with moderate solitude and diverse wildlife including 13 mammal species.

Bunch Reservoir, Apache

Bunch Reservoir near Greer, Arizona, provides secluded spring through fall fishing with 7 mammal species and 6 wildflower species present.

Yellow Cliffs, Maricopa

Yellow Cliffs in Arizona offers moderate solitude and diverse wildlife, best in spring, fall, and winter.

Rafter Take Out, Gila

Rafter Take Out in Arizona provides moderate solitude and diverse birdlife, ideal in spring, fall, and winter.

Crescent Lake West Side (store Area), Apache

Crescent Lake West Side in Arizona offers a secluded fishing experience with diverse mammals and wildflowers, best visited in summer and fall.

Boulder Beach Group Campsites #2 (N, 0mi), Lake Mead NRA

Boulder Beach Group Campground is located just minutes from Las Vegas along the Boulder Basin of Lake Mead. It’s open year-round and features large paved...

Whitlow Ranch Reservoir, Pinal

Whitlow Ranch Reservoir in Arizona hosts 4 mammal species and 30 bird species, offering a quiet natural retreat.

Alamo Lake (NE, 3mi), La Paz

Alamo Lake in Arizona features mild winters and springs, with 30 bird species and four wildflower species in its rarely visited shores.

Painted Rock Reservoir, Maricopa

Painted Rock Reservoir in Arizona is best visited in spring, fall, or winter. It offers moderate solitude and 30 bird species.

See Canyon Trailhead, Coconino

Visit SEE CANYON TRAILHEAD, located 15.9 miles from Sun Valley, AZ. Elevation: 7,900 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Priest Draw Trailhead, Coconino

Visit PRIEST DRAW, located 8.0 miles from Flagstaff, AZ. Elevation: 6,856 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Merganser Trailhead (W, 0mi), Coconino

Visit MERGANSER TRAILHEAD, located 17.7 miles from Sun Valley, AZ. Elevation: 7,700 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Tanque Verde Middle Parking Lot Trailhead, Saguaro National Park

Visit TANQUE VERDE MIDDLE PARKING LOT, located 13.3 miles from Mount Lemmon, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Mexican Hay Lake Th Trailhead, Apache

Visit MEXICAN HAY LAKE TH, located 5.7 miles from Greer, AZ. Elevation: 8,982 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Lookout Trailhead #120, Coconino

Visit LOOKOUT TRAILHEAD #120, located 23.7 miles from Fredonia, AZ. Elevation: 7,129 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Rock Creek Th Trailhead, Gila

Rock Creek Trailhead near Payson, Arizona, sees moderate use during spring and fall, featuring good birdwatching in a warm, dry climate.

Ladybug Saddle Trailhead, Graham

Visit LADYBUG SADDLE, located 14.7 miles from Thatcher, AZ. Elevation: 8,523 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Charlie Moore Trailhead (#307), Greenlee

Visit CHARLIE MOORE TRAILHEAD (#307), located 16.5 miles from Glenwood, NM. Elevation: 6,354 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Willow Springs Picnic Ground, Coconino

In Arizona near Young, this day use area offers moderate solitude, decent scenery, and hosts 30 bird species, ideal for spring through fall visits.

Midgley Bridge, Coconino

Midgley Bridge day use area near Sedona, Arizona features mild temperatures and diverse wildlife including 8 mammal and 30 bird species, with optimal...

Pitman Valley Rt 66 Interp, Coconino

Pitman Valley RT 66 in Arizona offers seasonal access with black bears among 8 mammal and 30 bird species in a rarely visited setting.

Grasshopper Point, Coconino

Grasshopper Point in Arizona provides mild three-season access with 8 mammal and 30 bird species in a quiet desert setting.

Homestead Upper, Yavapai

Homestead Upper near Pine, Arizona offers three-season access with 4 mammal and 30 bird species in moderately quiet pine forest.

Garland Prairie Vista, Coconino

Garland Prairie Vista near Parks, Arizona features three-season access with black bears among 30 bird species in quiet high desert.

Crescent Moon Ranch (SW, 0mi), Yavapai

Crescent Moon Ranch in Arizona sees moderate crowds in spring and fall, with 8 mammal and 30 bird species present.

Christopher Creek Picnic, Gila

Christopher Creek Picnic in Arizona offers moderate solitude with 30 bird species. Spring through fall visits are ideal in this mild, dry climate.

Grandview Lookout Tower, Coconino

Grandview Lookout Tower in Arizona provides a remote day use area near the Grand Canyon, best visited from spring through fall. Black bears frequent the...

Hayfield Draw Ohv Day Use Area, Yavapai

Visit HAYFIELD DRAW OHV DAY USE AREA, located 6.0 miles from Cottonwood, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Alto Pit Ohv Day Use, Yavapai

Visit ALTO PIT OHV DAY USE, located 6.3 miles from Iron Springs, AZ. Elevation: 6,099 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Four Peaks Ohv Staging, Maricopa

Visit FOUR PEAKS OHV STAGING, located 11.4 miles from Fort Mcdowell, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Iron Springs, Coconino

Visit IRON SPRINGS, located 0.5 miles from Munds Park, AZ. Elevation: 6,689 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Pobrecito Ohv Staging Area, Maricopa

Visit POBRECITO OHV STAGING AREA, located 8.1 miles from Fort Mcdowell, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Wolverine Ohv Staging Area, Maricopa

Visit WOLVERINE OHV STAGING AREA, located 9.1 miles from Tortilla Flat, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Hackamore Ohv Staging Area, Maricopa

Visit HACKAMORE OHV STAGING AREA, located 8.0 miles from Tortilla Flat, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Blue Point Ohv Staging Area, Maricopa

Visit BLUE POINT OHV STAGING AREA, located 7.1 miles from Fort Mcdowell, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Dutchman Ohv Staging, Maricopa

Visit DUTCHMAN OHV STAGING, located 6.0 miles from Tortilla Flat, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Beaver Creek #2 (N, 0mi), Yavapai

Visit BEAVER CREEK, located 4.4 miles from Lake Montezuma, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Lower Oak Creek Estates, Yavapai

Visit LOWER OAK CREEK ESTATES, located 2.3 miles from Cornville, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Slide Rock, Coconino

Slide Rock in Arizona features a quiet swimming spot with eight mammal species and 30 bird species, ideal from spring to fall.

Elk Ridge Ski Area, Coconino

Visit ELK RIDGE SKI AREA, located 2.4 miles from Williams, AZ. Elevation: 7,568 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Wing Mountain, Coconino

Visit WING MOUNTAIN, located 4.7 miles from Bellemont, AZ. Elevation: 7,644 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Oak Hill Snow Play Area, Coconino

Visit OAK HILL SNOW PLAY AREA, located 5.0 miles from Parks, AZ. Elevation: 7,066 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley, Pima

Visit MT. LEMMON SKI VALLEY, located 2.7 miles from Mount Lemmon, AZ. Elevation: 8,772 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Snowbowl Ski Area, Coconino

Visit SNOWBOWL SKI AREA, located 9.4 miles from Bellemont, AZ. Elevation: 9,330 ft. Alpine terrain. Best visited Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Flagstaff Nordic Center, Coconino

Visit FLAGSTAFF NORDIC CENTER, located 9.2 miles from Bellemont, AZ. Elevation: 8,024 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Crowley, Coconino

Visit CROWLEY, located 10.3 miles from Bellemont, AZ. Elevation: 8,038 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Walker Lake, Coconino

Visit WALKER LAKE, located 12.1 miles from Bellemont, AZ. Elevation: 7,903 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited May-Sep.

Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge #2 (N, 0mi), Pima

Visit CABEZA PRIETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, located 1.2 miles from Ajo, AZ. Prairie terrain. Best visited May-Sep.