What to See and Do
Hiking and Biking
The Bill Williams River Trail
The Bill Williams River Trail is a favorite among visitors and locals. This trail offers stunning views of the wilderness landscapes and is usually tranquil.
Length: 1 mile
Intensity: Easy
Fishing and Boating
The nearby 5.5-square-mile Alamo Lake is the perfect location for fishing. Its waters are home to substantial populations of crappie, largemouth bass, sunfish, and bluegill. Anglers aged 10 and above need a valid Arizona fishing license to fish in the lake. The lake also offers swimming opportunities for visitors who wish to take a dip in its waters.
Bill Williams River, which runs through the Rawhide Mountains Wilderness, offers an expanse of white water for river runners and other water-related recreation enthusiasts to enjoy floating, rafting, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking.
Wildlife Viewing
Rawhide Mountains Wilderness offers nature lovers an opportunity to see a variety of amazing creatures among the unique vegetation native to the area. The upper parts of this BLM site are home to different animals, including jackrabbits, coyotes, lizards, beavers, toads, frogs, and rattlesnakes. Bald eagles also soar overhead in the wilderness. Above the canyon rim of this wilderness, you’ll see unique vegetation featuring flora like paloverde, saguaro, ocotillo, cholla, and yucca.
OHV Riding
If you fancy driving off-highway vehicles along scenic routes, you’ll find hundreds of miles of off-highway vehicle trails near Alamo Lake State Park. OVH riding is limited to designated roads and paths, but you’ll have ample space to maneuver freely.