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Fourmile Canyon Campground

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BLM sites are lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management for the public's enjoyment. They consist of beautiful places in nature that may have interesting historical and cultural sites. Bureau of Land Management campgrounds are usually established near these areas to provide affordable or free camping for visitors. Search "BLM camping near me" to check if campgrounds are close to you. Fourmile Canyon Campground is a BLM campground you can stay at in Graham County, Arizona. Attractions around the campground include the Fourmile Canyon, Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness, Pinnacle Ridge and Saloon Canyon. The nearest national park is Saguaro National Park, about 135 miles away, where you'll find the largest cacti in the US.

What to See and Do

Hiking and Biking

Aravaipa Canyon Trail

Along the Aravaipa Canyon Trail, you'll cross a stream several times and enjoy the shade of cottonwood trees. You have a chance of seeing turkeys or deer. This out-and-back trail is open all year.

Length: 9.6 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Turkey Creek Trail

Turkey Creek Trail in the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness features one of the most intact cliff-dwellings in southeastern Arizona. The best months to take this hike are March through October.

Length: 4.6 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Echo Canyon Loop

Many hikers recommend going counterclockwise along Echo Canyon Loop in the Chiricahua National Monument. It has beautiful rock formations and lots of birdwatching opportunities. Because there's not a lot of shade along the route, you may want to take the hike when the temperature is below the 80s. The trail is open all year.

Length: 4 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Silver Spur Meadow Trail

Silver Spur Meadow Trail is an easy hike in the Chiricahua National Monument. It has birdwatching opportunities and a creek bed. You may also spot deer or turkeys while hiking.

Length: 2.6 miles

Intensity: Easy

Fishing and Boating

Trout is a common species of fish you can catch in this region. You could fish at Fourmile Canyon Campground, the Kern River, and Aravaipa Creek. Aravaipa Creek is great for native species like roundtail chub, desert sucker, Sonora sucker, longfin dace, and speckled dace.

Climbing

Beautiful areas for rock climbing near the Fourmile Canyon Campground are the Chiricahua Mountains and Mount Glenn. The Chiricahua Mountains feature big walls, spires and cliffs and more moderate temperatures than some other rock-climbing spots in Arizona.

Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife spotting opportunities in Fourmile Canyon include desert birds, Gila monsters, bighorn sheep, coyotes, and rattlesnakes. Pay attention to cliffs in the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness if you'd like to spot bighorn sheep. You may also see nesting areas of desert birds, woodpeckers, and owls along rocky ledges.

Picnicking

Fourmile Canyon Campground has picnic tables and fire rings at each campsite. You must bring your own firewood. Drinking water is sometimes available, depending on the season. Riggs Flat Campground and Hospital Flat Campground are other areas where you can have a picnic.

Hunting

Bow and arrow hunting is allowed during certain seasons in the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. Game you could target in the region includes turkeys, deer, and javelina.

Horseback Riding

You can explore the Aravaipa Canyon on horseback. Keep in mind that horses aren't allowed to stay overnight in the Aravaipa Canyon, and groups are limited to five riders. Fall, spring, and winter are the best seasons for horseback riding. The temperature is hot in the summer and creeks may be dried up.

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RV Camping

Fourmile Canyon Campground allows RV camping with size limits at 33 feet. Willcox-Cochise KOA and Lifestyle RV Resort & Fitness Center are other options for RV camping in the region. Electric hookups are available at both of these campgrounds. They are also ADA accessible.

Free Camping

Bureau of Land Management free camping is available at the Shores Recreation Site. Located near the Gila River, you can also go fishing or small craft floating there.

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Planning your Fourmile Canyon Campground BLM trip

There are bears in the area, so you shouldn't leave food out of bear-proof containers. Properly dispose of food scraps as well. Fall and spring are the best seasons to camp at Fourmile Canyon Campground because the weather isn't as hot. Cell phone signals are unreliable in some areas, and the campground isn't close to major highways. You should bring a map and paper directions to help yourself navigate if you lose your GPS signal. Bring extra water with you, especially if you visit during the summer.

Surrounded by gray pine trees and small cacti, Fourmile Canyon Campground is a beautiful place to go camping. Most of Arizona consists of flat desert terrain, but Fourmile Canyon Campground is in a hilly, mountainous area. Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.

Leave No Trace

Following Leave No Trace rules is important for protecting the environment and other campers. You should wash your hands and dishes away from natural water sources. Human waste shouldn't be buried within 200 feet of water sources, campsites, or trails. Some land managers require that you bag your waste and pack it out. Arizona is susceptible to wildfires, so you should keep campfires small and follow local fire restrictions. Always ensure your campfire is fully out and cooled down before you leave.

Fourmile Canyon Campground Location

Fourmile Canyon Campground is located in Willcox, Arizona. From Safford, Ariz., take highway US-70 W and turn left onto Klondyke Road. You'll stay on Klondyke Road for about 24.7 miles before you reach a point you have to turn right or left. Turn right to stay on Klondyke Road. After another 7.7 miles, turn left onto Fourmile Creek Road. Your destination will be on the left after about 0.9 miles.

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