Coyote Mountains Wilderness
Centered on Coyote Mountain, a mountain detached from but adjacent to the Baboquivari Range, this steep and rugged Wilderness is covered in dense desert shrubs. Common vegetation includes paloverde, saguaro, acacia, mesquite, creosote, cholla, prickly pear, and other chaparral and oak woodland species. Wildlife includes mountain lion, javelina and bobcat. Granite outcrops are numerous, and many large granite domes and sheer cliff faces occur in the central part of the Wilderness. Recreation opportunities include day hikes, trad climbing, sightseeing, and photography, but requires effort considering the steep terrain and dense vegetation which can be difficult to walk through.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Arizona |
| Size | 5,100 acres |
| Designated | 1990, by Congress |
| Center point | 31.99° N, 111.52° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 25) |
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.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 11 miRobles Ranch House ↗Robles Junction, AZ
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Coyote Mountains Wilderness?
5,100 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Coyote Mountains Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Coyote Mountains Wilderness in?
Arizona.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Coyote Mountains Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1990.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Coyote Mountains Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 31.992° N, 111.521° W. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Are there historic places near Coyote Mountains Wilderness?
The National Register has 1 listing within 15 miles, including Robles Ranch House.
Source: Register Atlas
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.