About Muggins Mountain Wilderness
The 7,711-acre Muggins Mountain Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Muggins Mountain Wilderness became part of the now over 109-million-acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude.Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters Contact the agency for more information about regulations.Some lands around the wilderness are not federally administered. Please respect the property rights of the owners and do not cross or use these lands without the permission of the owners.When exploring this unique area, please follow all posted regulations and embrace the seven Leave No Trace principles to help preserve its natural beauty and the exceptional recreation experiences it offers. Keep in mind that applying the seven Leave No Trace principles may vary — what works in a desert may differ from what's best in mountainous terrain.
How to Get There
The Muggins Mountains Wilderness area is located approximately 25 miles east of Yuma, Arizona.Access by high-clearance and/or four-wheel drive vehicles is recommended.To access Muggins Wash, take exit 21 (Dome Valley) from I-8. Pass through Ligurta on Old Highway 80 and turn north onto County Ave. 20E. Turn east onto County 7th Street and Drive Beyond the Dome Valley Transfer Station to the Muggins Wash nonwilderness corridor. The corridor extends into the center of the Wilderness near the southern base of Muggins Peak but becomes rough, four-wheel-drive-only for the last mile or so. It is recommended that you leave your vehicle near the information kiosk or before descending into the wash.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Muggins Mountain Wilderness
Heading to Muggins Mountain Wilderness? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Muggins Mountain Wilderness?
No central reservation system listed for Muggins Mountain Wilderness. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/13435) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Muggins Mountain Wilderness?
The Muggins Mountains Wilderness area is located approximately 25 miles east of Yuma, Arizona.Access by high-clearance and/or four-wheel drive vehicles is recommended.To access Muggins Wash, take exit 21 (Dome Valley) from I-8. Pass through Ligurta on Old Highway 80 and turn north onto County Ave. 20E. Turn east onto County 7th Street and Drive Beyond the Dome Valley Transfer Station to the Muggin…
How do I contact Muggins Mountain Wilderness?
You can reach the park at phone: (928) 317-3200 or email: blm_az_yfoweb@blm.gov.
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