Baboquivari Peak Wilderness
On Arizona's smallest designated Wilderness, Baboquivari Peak rises sharply to dominate the scenic desert terrain of the east side of the Baboquivari Range, near the Mexican border. On the western side of the range lies the Tohono O'odham Nation. Elevations range from 7,730 feet on the summit to 4,500 feet on the desert floor. Vegetation in the higher country includes oak, walnut, and piñon; chaparral grace the lower elevations. Wildlife includes javelina, coyote, Coues whitetail deer, mule deer, mountain lion, bobcat, ringtail, coati and badger. Bird species include crested caracara, Harris' hawk, black vulture, prairie falcon, golden eagle, peregrine falcon and scaled quail. You can hike along animal tracks on the informal trails.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Arizona |
| Size | 2,040 acres |
| Designated | 1990, by Congress |
| Center point | 31.79° N, 111.58° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 20) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
No federal campground is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from trails and water, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit and group-size rules.
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Questions people ask
How big is Baboquivari Peak Wilderness?
2,040 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Baboquivari Peak Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Baboquivari Peak Wilderness in?
Arizona.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Baboquivari Peak Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1990.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Baboquivari Peak Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 31.791° N, 111.578° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.