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Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area (CFRA)

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Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area (CFRA)

BLM sites, which often offer BLM RV camping and Bureau of Land Management free camping opportunities, are unincorporated areas of public lands. These places offer visitors a quiet, secluded way to explore an area. To find out what amenities an area offers, search for “BLM camping near me.”

The Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area (CFRA) comprises state, county, federal, city, and private lands, and it offers beautiful views of the landscape and plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife. There is camping available within the area, which also includes a diverse trail system for hiking or mountain biking.

What to See and Do

Hiking and Biking

Camp Beale Loop Trail

This loop can be traversed in either direction, and the top point offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

Length: 3.2 miles

Intensity: Hard

Badger Trail

This trail includes views of the local vegetation and fascinating rock formations, including gigantic boulder piles.

Length: 3.2 miles

Intensity: Hard

Castle Rock Trail

The Castle Rock Trail lets hikers glimpse stunning rock formations and, during the spring, abundant wildflowers in bloom.

Length: 5.65 miles

Intensity: Hard

Monolith Garden Trail

This spectacular trail takes a more meandering route through the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area, and it offers views of the rock formations and landscape.

Length: 8.5 miles

Intensity: Easy

Foothills Rim Trail

This trail is a series of loops that connect to the Monolith Garden Trail.

Length: 10.2 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Climbing

The Beale Street Wall, one of the most popular climbing locations in the area, is located near the Castle Rock Trailhead. This wall offers over 22 bolted sport routes along its 40-foot face. There are also many locations within the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area for bouldering.

Wildlife Viewing

The Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area is itself the perfect place to spot local wildlife. While hiking, camping, or mountain biking, visitors can spot desert tortoises, coyotes, ground squirrels, cottontail rabbits and jackrabbits, javelina, mule deer, and bobcats. There are also many types of birds, including hawks, quails, and roadrunners.

Picnicking

Although the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area doesn’t offer any picnic facilities, there are still several local areas that are excellent for picnicking. Hualapai Mountain Park, located in Kingman, which is the closest town to the recreation area, has picnic tables and barbecue spots, and it offers beautiful views. Lewis Kingman Park offers shady picnic areas and barbecue spots as well as a dog park.

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RV Camping

There are many options for RV camping near the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area. The Kingman KOA Journey has a pool and hot tub and offers full hookups for RVs. Another excellent option is the Fort Beale RV Park, which has full hookups, a laundry service, private restrooms, a dog run, and a pool.

Free Camping

Visitors to the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area can enjoy free, dispersed camping right in the recreation area itself. There are no amenities, however, so it’s important to plan accordingly. Visitors to the area can also enjoy free camping at the Wild Cow Campground BLM site, which offers large, quiet spaces. The camping there is primitive, and you’ll most likely need a four-wheel-drive or an all-terrain vehicle to get in.

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Planning your Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area (CFRA) BLM trip

The Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area gives visitors a unique way to explore the stunning Arizona landscape and spot wildlife. The area is best visited in the cooler fall, winter, and spring months. Temperatures during the summer can easily exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather is typically very dry all year long, so it’s important to always bring enough water for your trip. At night, temperatures can drop dramatically, even during the summer. Freezing temperatures can occur during the colder months as well, so dress in layers and pack warmly if you’re planning an overnight camping trip.

During the summer monsoon season, the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area is prone to flash floods. These big storms generally roll in during the afternoon and evening. Stay alert for clouds and the sound of thunder, and never enter a wash or ravine when it’s raining. Flooded washes can appear shallow, but you should never attempt to cross a running wash, as the currents can be strong and dangerous.

Bureau of Land Management camping opens up a range of possibilities, but it’s always a good idea to plan ahead. Most BLM sites don’t take reservations, so it’s important to call ahead to make sure there’s space and to ensure that the area is still open. Many BLM sites allow for stays of about two weeks within a month’s time. Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.

Leave No Trace

Whenever you’re enjoying Bureau of Land Management campgrounds or any natural area, protecting the site while preserving nature is of key importance. Always take your trash with you when you go, or dispose of it properly. In dry areas, such as Arizona, it’s very important to only start fires in designated fire pits or rings. Always check the fire danger level before building a fire. Don’t take any rocks, plants, or animals home, and try to disturb the local flora and fauna as little as possible.

Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area (CFRA) Location

You can reach the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area through a number of starting locations. For each, take I-40W from Kingman to US-93 N/W Beale Street. Then, take Exit 48 north. To reach the Coyote Pass Trailhead from here, drive another 5.9 miles on US-93 before taking the Agua Fria Drive crossover to go south. Continue for another 4.1 miles before turning right to reach the trailhead. To reach the Metwell Trailhead, turn left off of I-40W onto Metwell Drive. Take a sharp right. The trailhead is on the right. To reach the Camp Beale Loop Trailhead, take Exit 48 and turn right on Fort Beale Drive. Drive for 1.3 miles before seeing the parking area on the right. To reach the Badger Trailhead, take the same exit and continue on US-93 for 4.2 miles. Take a right to reach the Badger Trailhead parking area.

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