Plan Your Trip

Location:
Approximately 40 miles north of Phoenix.

Driving Directions from Phoenix:
Take I-17 north to Bloody Basin Road (exit 259). This road is also Forest Route 269. The monument is located 40 miles north of Phoenix and immediately east of I-17 between Black Canyon City and Cordes Junction.

Recreation:
Prehistoric archaeological sites are numerous but remote and inaccessible. No sites have been developed for public visitation. Visitors who encounter prehistoric sites are encouraged to observe, enjoy and photograph them without touching, moving or removing any artifacts. Additional activities include wildlife viewing, photography, primitive camping, hiking, hunting and rugged back-country vehicle travel (no off-road travel allowed).

Camping:
Dispersed camping is allowed in the Agua Fria area for no more than 14 days within any period of 28 consecutive days.

Facilities:
None

Required Permits:
Activities that were permitted on these public lands before the designation, such as grazing and authorized rights-of-way are still allowed, except for new mining claims. No new permits will be issued until a monument management plan is completed.

Safety:
Potential hazards exist, including rugged and unmarked roads, poisonous reptiles and insects, extreme heat and flash floods. Visitors should bring ample water and gasoline. Four-wheel drive is recommended. Visitors must stay on main roads.

Maps and more information:

BLM Homepage (Arizona)

Agua Fria Fact Sheet

Agua Fria Photo Gallery

Agua Fria Background Information

Agua Fria Maps

 

Managing Agency:
Bureau of Land Management
BLM Phoenix Field Office
21605 North 7th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 580-5500

 

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