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Las Cienegas

National Conservation Lands unit managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Arizona, 50,557 acres by the boundary data. No Wikipedia article matched the name closely enough to quote.

National Conservation Lands unit50,557 acresBLMAZ3 campgrounds within 10 mi
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2fires
active
Nogales Piles Rx (prescribed burn) · 7 mi from the center · 101 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Facts

Where each comes from ↓
DesignationNational Conservation Lands unit
Managed byBureau of Land Management
StateArizona
Size50,557 acres (computed from the boundary polygon)
National Conservation Lands idNLCS000057
Center point31.7450, -110.5860
Night skyVery dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 25)

Boundary map

3 outlines

Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground

The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.

Where to camp

Campsite Atlas →

No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 3 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.

FS · 1.4 mi
Canelo Ranger Residence
Reservable1 site
FS · 1.5 mi
Canelo Ranger Office
Reservable1 site
FS · 3.1 mi
Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building
Reservable1 site

Fire nearby

Within 50 miles · as of 2026-09-17
  • Prescribed
    Nogales Piles Rx

    7 mi from the center point · 101 acres

  • Prescribed
    Sierra Vista Piles Rx

    14 mi from the center point · 150 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.

Limited data for this unit

This unit has no description or confirmed official page in the sources this site reads. The boundary, size, agency and states above come from the agency layer.

Checked nightly. Sections appear when the sources fill in.

Explore

Nearby on the other atlases

National Park System units within 30 miles · Park Atlas
National Memorial · 21 mi
Coronado National Memorial
National Park · 24 mi
Saguaro National Park
National Historical Park · 24 mi
Tumacácori National Historical Park
National Register listings within 15 miles · 10 in all · Register Atlas

Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.

Reference

Questions people ask

How big is Las Cienegas?

50,557 acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.

Source: How acreage is computed

Who manages Las Cienegas?

The Bureau of Land Management.

Source: Bureau of Land Management

What state is Las Cienegas in?

Arizona.

Source: How states are assigned

Can I camp at Las Cienegas?

No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Canelo Ranger Residence, 1.4 miles out. 3 in all are within ten miles. Rules vary by unit; the BLM page has the current camping rules.

Source: Where to camp

How do I get to Las Cienegas?

A point inside the boundary is at 31.745, -110.586. Coronado National Memorial is 21 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.

Source: Bureau of Land Management

Is there a fire near Las Cienegas right now?

2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Nogales Piles Rx at 7 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.

Source: Fire nearby

How dark is the night sky at Las Cienegas?

NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 25 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.

Source: NASA Black Marble

Which national parks are near Las Cienegas?

Coronado National Memorial (21 mi), Saguaro National Park (24 mi) and Tumacácori National Historical Park (24 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.

Source: Nearby on the other atlases

Are there historic places near Las Cienegas?

10 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Empire Ranch House and Canelo Ranger Station.

Source: Register Atlas

Sources

  • Boundary, name: the BLM National Conservation Lands layer.
  • States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
  • Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
  • Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
  • Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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