Sierra Ancha Wilderness
Centuries ago the Salado Indians built and lived in cliff dwellings in this region, and the ruins of many of them still stand today. An "original" Arizona Wilderness, Sierra Ancha was established as a...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Arizona |
| Size | 20,253 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 1964, by Congress |
| Center point | 33.8269, -110.8960 |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 15) |
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. 3 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 9.9 miSalt River Bridge ↗Roosevelt, AZ
- 11.7 miPerkins Store ↗Young, AZ
- 12.8 miPleasant Valley Ranger Station ↗Young, AZ
- 13.3 mi
- 13.5 mi
- 13.6 mi
- 14.7 miAlchesay Canyon Bridge ↗Roosevelt, AZ
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Sierra Ancha Wilderness?
20,253 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Sierra Ancha Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Sierra Ancha Wilderness in?
Arizona.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Sierra Ancha Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1964.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Sierra Ancha Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Reynolds Creek Group Camp, 1.4 miles out. 3 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 Sierra Ancha Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 33.827, -110.896. Tonto National Monument is 13 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How dark is the night sky at Sierra Ancha Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 15 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Which national parks are near Sierra Ancha Wilderness?
Tonto National Monument (13 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Are there historic places near Sierra Ancha Wilderness?
7 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Salt River Bridge and Perkins Store.
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.