EAST CACTUS PLAIN WILDERNESS
Location and Description
The 14,630 acre East Cactus Plain Wilderness is about 10 miles north of Bouse, Arizona, in La Paz County. The wilderness includes the eastern third of the Cactus Plain. It is dominated by an intricate crescent dune topography and dense dunescrub vegetation known only from this area in Arizona. The plant community is unique in its denseness and species diversity. Recreational opportunities include horseback riding, and backpacking trips, sightseeing, photography, and botanical and wildlife study.
Access
From Phoenix, travel west along Interstate 10 to the Vicksburg exit. Drive north to Vicksburg, then northwest on State Route 72, proceeding to Bouse. At Bouse take the Swansea Road north. Roads near the wilderness include Swansea Road on the southeast and a power - line maintenance road on the northeast, which will take you within walking distance of the wilderness boundary. Nonfederal Lands
All lands within and around the wilderness are federally administered.
Leave No Trace
Leave the area as you would like to find it. Pack out all trash; do not bury trash, as animals will dig it up after you leave. Dogs disturb wildlife and other visitors; if you bring a dog, be sure it is kept under control at all times. If you need a fire, keep it small. If a fire ring is built, please "unbuild" it when you are through and bury the ashes before leaving the area. Cigarette butts, pull - tabs, orange peels, etc., are all litter. PACK IT IN - PACK IT OUT!
Safety
As in other types of outdoor activity, wilderness travel poses some potential hazards. You may encounter flashfloods, poisonous snakes and insects, poisonous plants or lightning storms. Be aware of your exposure to heat or cold. Don't panic if you get lost. Carry an ample supply of water with you as there are no sources in the area.
For more information contact
Bureau of Land Management
Havasu Resource Area
3189 Sweetwater Ave.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
928-855-8017
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