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Wilderness · AZ

Baker Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Bureau of Land Management
DesignationWilderness
StateAZ
Managed byBureau of Land Management
Best seasonApr–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Baker Canyon Wilderness Study Area

About Baker Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Located in Arizona, the 4,812-acre Baker Canyon Wilderness Study Area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The wilderness study area lies 30 miles east of Douglas, Arizona, in Cochise County. Baker Canyon Wilderness Study Area is unusually rich in wildlife. It is part of a wildlife corridor connecting ecosystems in Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico. Bird life is extraordinary with unusual species of hummingbirds, trogons, turkey, and others. The wilderness study area is also home to a variety of animal species including bats, coatimundi, Coues' white-tailed deer, bobcat, mountain lion, and several species of bats. Interesting plants species, including Chihuahua pine, Mexican pinyon, and Arizona rosewood, have been identified here. Motorized equipment and equipment used for mech

Things to do

HikingWildlife viewingWildernessBirdingBird watching

When to go

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Best Apr–OctAverage low–high: 57–82°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 74%1.3 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Baker Canyon Wilderness Study Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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