The Rawhide Mountains Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In 1990, the Rawhide Mountains Wilderness became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. The 38,470-acre Rawhide Mountains Wilderness is located in Mohave and La Paz Counties 8
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 928-505-1200 · BLM_AZ_LHFOWeb@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Rawhide Mountains Wilderness — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Rawhide Mountains Wilderness?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Can you camp at Rawhide Mountains Wilderness?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Rawhide Mountains Wilderness.
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.
Depends Do you need a reservation?
A timed-entry or reservation system may apply at Rawhide Mountains Wilderness. Check the official site before you arrive.
Nearby sites
duroc2006 / CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alamo Lake
CheckArmy Corps site — the pass gives 50% off day-use fees only and never covers camping. Confirm at the gate.
Swansea Wilderness
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.