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Margies Cove West Trailhead

Margies Cove Trail is a near level, 9-mile route through the heart of the 63,200-acre North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness in the Sonoran Desert National Monument . Margies Cove Trail follows a combination of former vehicle tracks and wide, unmarked desert washes. The trail ends at the Margies Cove East Trailhead . Margies Cove West Trailhead includes day-use parking for ten vehicles, a campground featuring three campsites with picnic tables and steel fire rings, a vault toilet, and…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 33.125734, -112.581991

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Margies Cove West Campground
  • North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area
  • Margies Cove East Trailhead
  • Brittlebush Trailhead
  • Gila Bend Visitor Center
  • South Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area

Frequently asked questions

Is Margies Cove West Trailhead reservable?

Margies Cove West Trailhead is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Margies Cove West Trailhead?

See the map for Margies Cove West Trailhead's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Margies Cove West Trailhead?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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