About Indian Bread Rocks Picnic Area
Consisting of the rugged slopes of the Dos Cabezas Mountains, elevations range from 4,080 feet to 7,500 feet, allowing for a variety of plant and animal life, as well as excellent recreational opportunities. Visitors will find a diverse terrain consisting of steep mountain slopes, granite outcroppings and vegetated canyon floors. This rugged and remote environment provides a rich wilderness experience.The Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness provides outstanding opportunities for hiking, backpacking, camping, rock scrambling and sightseeing. Sightseeing from the higher mountains and ridges offer outstanding long-distance views of Sulphur Springs, San Simon Valley and numerous other mountain ranges.
How to Get There
Indian Bread Rocks Picnic Area is the access point to the Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness. The Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness consists of 11,700 acres and lies 20 miles east of Willcox and 7 miles south of Bowie, Arizona in Cochise County. From Bowie, travel south on Apache Pass Road then west on the dirt road leading to Happy Camp Canyon.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Indian Bread Rocks Picnic Area
Heading to Indian Bread Rocks Picnic Area? 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 Indian Bread Rocks Picnic Area?
No central reservation system listed for Indian Bread Rocks Picnic Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/2266) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Indian Bread Rocks Picnic Area?
Indian Bread Rocks Picnic Area is the access point to the Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness. The Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness consists of 11,700 acres and lies 20 miles east of Willcox and 7 miles south of Bowie, Arizona in Cochise County. From Bowie, travel south on Apache Pass Road then west on the dirt road leading to Happy Camp Canyon.
How do I contact Indian Bread Rocks Picnic Area?
You can reach the park at phone: 928-348-4400 or email: BLM_AZ_SFOWEB@blm.gov.
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