Redfield Canyon Wilderness
A narrow red-walled chasm, boulder-strewn Redfield Canyon lies bound by tall cliffs pocked with eroded caves. With a bit of exploration, you may find cascades and deep refreshing pools hidden in side-canyons. Some small canyons in the area contain perennial streams. Over the years photographers have been drawn to the scenic, water-rich side canyons of Redfield. In the eastern portion of the Wilderness, Galiuro Escarpment rises impressively, an example of the fault-block development for which the Basin and Range Province is known. Vegetation in the area is common of Arizona desert land. There may also be the opportunity to spot mule deer, pronghorns, bighorn sheep, coyotes, black bears, and cougar while exploring the area.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Arizona |
| Size | 6,600 acres |
| Designated | 1990, by Congress |
| Center point | 32.44° N, 110.30° W |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 23) |
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.
Trails
1 named Forest Service trail enters this wilderness, 24 miles in all.
| Trail | Miles | Allowed uses |
|---|---|---|
| West Divide ↗ | 23.7 |
Lengths and allowed uses come from the Forest Service trail layer by way of Trailhead Atlas. This trail list was copied from Trailhead Atlas on November 1, 2026 and is copied again on each weekly run. Trails in plain text have no page there yet.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMica Mountain Rx
22 mi from the center point
- PrescribedSafford Piles Rx
33 mi from the center point · 367 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
- 8.6 miPower's Cabin ↗Willcox, AZ
- 8.9 miSchilling Ranch Historic District ↗Corral, AZ
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Redfield Canyon Wilderness?
6,600 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Redfield Canyon Wilderness?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Redfield Canyon Wilderness in?
Arizona.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Redfield Canyon Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1990.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How do I get to Redfield Canyon Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 32.441° N, 110.300° W. Saguaro National Park is 27 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Redfield Canyon Wilderness right now?
2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Mica Mountain Rx at 22 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
Which national parks are near Redfield Canyon Wilderness?
Saguaro National Park (27 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Redfield Canyon Wilderness?
The National Register has 2 listings within 15 miles, including Power's Cabin and Schilling Ranch Historic District.
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.
- Trails: the Trailhead Atlas open-data file of Forest Service trails, matched on the wilderness each trail enters.
- 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.