Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead

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Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead

BLM sites are extensive, quiet public lands that give visitors a unique glimpse into an area’s history and countless options for recreational activities. They are largely left in their natural, rugged state and usually offer free or budget-friendly camping. To get the best BLM sites, search for “BLM camping near me.”

Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead is located near Kingman, Arizona. This trail offers visitors stunning views of Mount Wilson Wilderness and countless opportunities for primitive and solitary recreational activities, including hiking, biking, and climbing. Visitors can traverse the Mount Wilson Wilderness or hike to the summit of Mount Wilson.

What to See and Do

Hiking and Biking

Missouri Spring Trail

This trail will take you along a historic mining route where you can spot dates and names that have been carved into rocks. Approximately three miles of hiking will take you to the Missouri Spring Guzzler, a tranquil spot where you can relax while listening to the melodious songs of desert birds.

Length: 3 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Fishing and Boating

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a short distance from this BLM RV camping site. At Lake Mead, there are plenty of fishing and boating opportunities. Although the lake is renowned for fishing for striped bass, you can catch rainbow trout, crappie, catfish, sunfish, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass.

Climbing

Mountain climbing enthusiasts can enjoy climbing Mount Wilson and Wilson Ridge, which provide breathtaking views of Lake Mead and the surrounding mountains.

Wildlife Viewing

When hiking Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead, you’ll likely spot numerous bird species that roam Mount Wilson Wilderness skies and areas. Visitors usually glimpse black-throated sparrow, phainopepla, raven, red-tailed hawk, and ladder-backed woodpecker. Some of the animals you’ll likely spot along the trail include wild burros, bighorn sheep, tortoises, yellow-backed spiny lizards, and Mojave patch-nosed snakes. There’s also plenty of flora native to the area, which you can view along the trail and throughout the wilderness. You can come across vegetation like creosote bush, white bursage, cactus, bunchgrasses, and cholla.

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is a common activity in Missouri Spring Trailhead. Equestrians will enjoy stunning views of Lake Mead, mountains, and deserts in the distance and may catch a glimpse of various mammals and reptiles that inhabit the area.

Bureau of Land Management Camping

RV Camping

While there’s no Bureau of Land Management camping at Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead, the area offers countless RV camping options. Lake Mead Recreation Area provides numerous camping options. The campsites in the recreation area offer full hookup options for RVs, a fire grill, picnic tables, toilets, and potable water. Trailer dump stations are also available.

Free Camping

Primitive and free camping is open to visitors at Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead. Ensure you have everything you need for the trip as there are no facilities or well-kept campgrounds near the trail. You can also find primitive camping at the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. You need a four-wheel-drive vehicle to get to the Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead.

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Planning your Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead BLM trip

Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead is a spectacular destination that allows visitors to explore Arizona’s breathtaking natural landscapes. Most people prefer to visit the area during fall, winter, and spring. Basically, the weather remains dry throughout the year, so ensure you bring enough water. Also, remember that Arizona temperatures can drop considerably at night, irrespective of the season. Therefore, if you plan to camp at the trailhead, remember to bring warm clothes for cold nights.

Although animals and plants along the trail and throughout the surrounding area are beautiful, they can also cause harm. Don’t touch any cacti as you can get cut. If you come across any reptiles, watch them from a distance and allow them to move before approaching the area.

Most Bureau of Land Management campgrounds don’t take reservations, so it’s imperative that you call ahead to ensure the area is still open and there’s space. In addition, most Bureau of Land Management free camping sites allow visitors to camp for up to two weeks within a month, so call ahead to confirm the permitted stay period. Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.

Leave No Trace

You’ll see beautiful spots when you visit Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead or other Bureau of Land Management campgrounds. Ensure you leave these sites as you found them by disposing of any waste correctly. Always camp and travel on established surfaces and light fires on designated spots. Park vehicles in designated parking spots or where directed by BLM staff to reduce your impact on the environment. Leave little to no evidence of your stay, and don’t take home any animals, plants, or rocks.

Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead Location

To get to Mt. Wilson Wilderness - Missouri Spring Trailhead from Highway 93 in Kingman, turn northeast to the Temple Bar Road and drive for about 19 miles south of Hoover Dam. At approximately milepost 10.8, search for NPS Road #130 on your left in the Lake Mead Recreation Area. Turn west and travel 3.1 miles to the trailhead parking area.

Address: Kingman Field Office 2755 Mission Boulevard Kingman, AZ, 86401

Latitude/Longitude: 35.981384, -114.538895

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