The 59,100-acre Cactus Plain Wilderness Study Area is 15 miles southeast of Parker, and three miles north of Bouse, Arizona, in La Paz County. The wilderness study area embraces the western two-thirds of the Cactus Plain, an immense open area of stabilized and semi-stabilized sand dunes, unique in western Arizona. Dune
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Check
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 928-505-1200 · BLM_AZ_LHFOWeb@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Cactus Plain Wilderness Study Area — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Cactus Plain Wilderness Study Area.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — Cactus Plain Wilderness Study Area is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
East Cactus Plain Wilderness
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.