A popular staging area for the Lake Pleasant/Hieroglyphic Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) recreation area which showcases a motorized off-highway route system in the scenic Upper Sonoran Desert landscape. With over 200 miles of unimproved backcountry roads and single-track motorbike trails, ranging from 1,700 to 3,500 feet in elevation, this recreation area is bound to please any off-highway vehicle enthusiast. The semi-primitive staging area has over 10 acres available for camping and includes a vault toilet and information kiosk. There are no designated campsites, drinking water, dumping stations, picnic tables or shade structures. The best season of use is between October and May.
Source: rec_gov · last verified 2026-05-14