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Harquahala Byway Staging Area

The Harquahala Byway Staging Area serves as the gateway to the 10.5-mile Harquahala Mountain Backcountry Byway and the Harquahala Mountains Wilderness . The byway leads to the 5,600-foot Harquahala Mountain summit which provides dramatic views of the surrounding mountain ranges, most notably the Eagletail Mountains . This beautiful Upper Sonoran Desert landscape features majestic saguaros, palo verde and ironwood trees ocotillos, barrel and hedgehog cactus, teddy bear cholla, and many others.…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 33.72944444, -113.2966667

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Harquahala Peak Observatory
  • Harquahala Pack Trail Basecamp Trailhead
  • Big Horn Mountains Wilderness
  • Vulture Peak Lower Trailhead
  • Tres Alamos Wilderness
  • Alamo State Park

Frequently asked questions

Is Harquahala Byway Staging Area reservable?

Harquahala Byway Staging Area is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Harquahala Byway Staging Area?

See the map for Harquahala Byway Staging Area's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Harquahala Byway Staging Area?

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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