Ajo, Arizona · Pima County · Facility
Dispersed camping is available at Gunsight Wash near Why, Arizona in the Sonoran Desert. Hours and Seasons: Open year-roundToilets: NoneDrinking Water: NoneCamping: Primitive, dispersed camping is permitted in the area. Please check fire restrictions in advance.Nearby Amenities: Gas, food, lodging, and camping are avai…
Dispersed camping is available at Gunsight Wash near Why, Arizona in the Sonoran Desert. Hours and Seasons: Open year-roundToilets: NoneDrinking Water: NoneCamping: Primitive, dispersed camping is permitted in the area. Please check fire restrictions in advance.Nearby Amenities: Gas, food, lodging, and camping are available in nearby Why and Ajo.Respect and Protect: Please practice responsible outdoor ethics to ensure that future visitors can appreciate this site.
Drive about 1.2 miles south of intersection of State Routes 85 and 86 in Why on right side of road on BLM land. The entrance is just south of the bridge over the wash, through the gate.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Heading to Gunsight Wash? A few things to know before you go:
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