Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness
The rugged Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness rises in elevation from about 4,000 feet to 7,587 feet on Government Peak, in the southeast corner. Seasonally, water trickles down boulder-strewn streams originating on Government Peak, tumbling over waterfalls and creating pools that invite a dip. Though Dos Cabezas Peaks are not included in the Wilderness, two other peaks rise above 7,000 feet. The scenic Indian Bread Rocks, a formation of granite domes and interestingly shaped boulders, is located in the northeastern part of the Wilderness. From the high elevations, you'll be rewarded with outstanding views of Sulphur Springs and San Simon Valleys and the faint outlines of numerous mountain ranges in the distance.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Arizona |
| Size | 11,700 acres |
| Designated | 1990, by Congress |
| Center point | 32.24° N, 109.55° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 24) |
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.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSafford Piles Rx
33 mi from the center point · 367 acres
- PrescribedDouglas Piles Rx
35 mi from the center point · 46 acres
- PrescribedCamp Rucker Piles Rx
35 mi from the center point
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.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 3.8 miFort Bowie National Historic Site ↗National Historic Landmark
- 12.4 miHecker House ↗Tucson, AZ
- 14.1 mi
- 14.5 miWilson, J. C., House ↗Willcox, AZ
- 14.6 miStafford Cabin ↗Willcox, AZ
- 14.7 miMorgan House ↗Willcox, AZ
- 14.7 miSchwertner House ↗Willcox, AZ
- 14.7 miCrowley House ↗Willcox, AZ
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness?
11,700 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness in?
Arizona.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1990.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 32.236° N, 109.549° W. Fort Bowie National Historic Site is 4 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness right now?
3 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Safford Piles Rx at 33 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
Which national parks are near Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness?
Fort Bowie National Historic Site (4 mi) and Chiricahua National Monument (15 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness?
The National Register has 13 listings within 15 miles, including Fort Bowie National Historic Site and Hecker 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.