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Burro Creek Recreation Site

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Burro Creek Recreation Site

Burro Creek Recreation Site is a site operated by the Bureau of Land Management in the Sonoran Desert Canyon. Close to Highway 93, the recreation site allows you to explore Burro Creek and a desert canyon filled with cacti. Thanks to Bureau of Land Management free camping options, you don't need to budget or worry about how to pay for your trip. This free campground is inside the recreation site and close to hiking and swimming.

What to See and Do

Hiking and Biking

Aspen Peak Trail

Right outside of Kingman is this trail, which connects to the Potato Patch Loop. Though you can hike with your dog, you need to keep it on a leash.

Length: 5.5 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Cholla Loop Trail

You can easily find your way back to the parking lot via the Cholla Loop Trail in Dolan Springs. Make sure you keep your eyes out for snakes and use caution when walking across the rocks.

Length: 2.5 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Sandpoint Lookout

It doesn't take long to complete this hiking trail in Cattail Cove State Park. Suitable for visitors of all experience levels, it ends at the lake.

Length: 0.1 miles

Intensity: Easy

Big Sandy Loop

Big Bend of the Colorado designed this trail for both biking and hiking. You'll find yourself close to the conservation area and a few rough spots.

Length: 1.4 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Fishing & Boating

Cattail Cove State Park connects to the Colorado River and allows you to explore the water in different types of boats. There's a boat ramp with four lanes that you can use for up to 10 minutes at a time. You can also rent a kayak or paddle boat in the park. Big Bend of the Colorado also offers access to the Colorado River via boat.

If you love fishing, check out River Island State Park in Parker and Alamo Lake State Park in Wenden. You need a license to fish in the area, but you can get one from most tackle shops. Fishing season usually runs from February to July, and bluegill, crappie, tilapia, and largemouth bass are all native to Arizona.

Wildlife Viewing

While there are some dangerous animals in and around Burro Creek Recreation Site such as rattlesnakes and coyotes, they tend to stay away from humans. You're more likely to see raccoons and skunks around the campground as they eat the food that campers leave behind. Songbirds, house finches, house sparrows, and northern cardinals are among the birds you might see.

Picnicking

Enjoy meals every day right along Burro Creek. Bringing pillows and blankets with you will help you create a comfy place to sit and relax. The campground itself also has some picnic tables you can use.

Water Fun

Hop into Burro Creek for some fun in the water. While the creek isn't too deep, it's deep enough for wading. You can also try your hand at paddle boarding and rafting.

Bureau of Land Management Camping

RV Camping

If you search "BLM camping near me" to learn more about camping in the Burro Creek Recreation Site, you'll find the Burro Creek Campground. The campground has a wildlife exhibit with information about all of the native animals and an interpretive desert center that gives you tips on staying safe and info on the nearby plants. You can choose between a group site or one of the 23 individual sites. There are two vault toilets on-site and a dump station. Spots 10 through 17 are the best for RV campers because they have more space. The BLM charges $14 per night for RV camping here and $50 per night if you need a group site.

Free Camping

There are no Bureau of Land Management campgrounds near Burro Creek Recreation Site that are free to use.

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Planning your Burro Creek Recreation Site BLM trip

If you love bird watching, the best spots are 7-9 because the exposed sky ahead helps you see all of the raptors and other wild birds. When walking along the cliffs, use caution as one slip can result in a trip to the emergency room.

You should book a campsite ahead of time because they often go quickly. The BLM charges a fee if you don't show up and will require that you pay for your first night. Many visitors camp from March through May to see the wildflowers bloom, but the campground is also popular in the summer. Drink plenty of water on hot days and wear sunscreen to avoid sunburns.

Check out other BLM camping tips that will help you have a great time in Burro Creek Recreation Site and any other BLM spots you plan to visit.

Leave No Trace

With seven Leave No Trace principles in place, it's easy to enjoy Bureau of Land Management camping without damaging the environment. Visit this recreation site in small groups to minimize any impacts. After you finish eating, put any leftovers back in their original containers and put those containers in your RV. You may find a few garbage cans nearby, but those cans may fill up before the end of your trip. Since the campground has toilets, you don't need to worry about burying your waste outside. Always follow the marked trails and paths to avoid the nesting animals that hide below the surface of the sand. Take some time to make sure that the recreation site looks like it did when you arrived.

Burro Creek Recreation Site Location

The easiest and fastest way to get to Burro Creek Recreation Site is from Kingman. Hop on Interstate 40 and head east. Get off on Highway 93 and follow the road south for around 50 miles. Once you cross Burro Creek Bridge, you're only a mile from the sign to the recreation site. Turn down this road and drive for 1.5 miles on the paved road to reach Burro Creek Recreation Site.

When coming from Phoenix, take US 60 until you reach Wickenburg and turn right at the first roundabout. Take Highway 93 and follow the same directions listed above.

Address: Wikieup, AZ 85360

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