Pajarita Wilderness
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Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Arizona |
| Size | 7,499 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 31.3946, -111.1914 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 22) |
Boundary map
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
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 2 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedNogales Piles Rx
37 mi from the center point · 101 acres
- PrescribedSierra Vista Piles Rx
41 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.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 12.7 miTumacacori Museum ↗National Historic Landmark
- 14.3 miGuevavi Mission Ruins ↗National Historic Landmark
- 1.9 miAtascosa Lookout House ↗Tubac, AZ
- 11.2 miKitchen, Pete, Ranch ↗Nogales, AZ
- 12.4 miHouse at 334--338 Walnut Street ↗Nogales, AZ
- 12.5 miHouse at 220 Walnut Street ↗Nogales, AZ
- 12.5 miNogales High School ↗Nogales, AZ
- 12.6 miMediterranean Style House ↗Nogales, AZ
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Pajarita Wilderness?
7,499 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Pajarita Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Pajarita Wilderness in?
Arizona.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Pajarita Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1984.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Pajarita Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is White Rock Campground, 3.2 miles out. 2 in all are within ten miles. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Pajarita Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 31.395, -111.191. Tumacácori National Historical Park is 13 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Pajarita Wilderness right now?
2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Nogales Piles Rx at 37 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Pajarita Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 22 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 Pajarita Wilderness?
Tumacácori National Historical Park (13 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Pajarita Wilderness?
34 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Tumacacori Museum and Guevavi Mission Ruins.
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.