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AZ Places

AZ Places

This is our personal record of places explored — not a curated list from a travel site, but real trips, real roads, and real firsthand experience. Forests, deserts, lakes, rivers, hot springs, caves, peaks, ghost towns, ancient ruins, and more. Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and beyond. Go find your next one.

AZ Places
Abandoned & Ghost Towns

Abandoned & Ghost Towns

Caves

Caves

Desert

Desert

Forest

Forest

Historical & Ancient Ruins

Historical & Ancient Ruins

Hot Springs

Hot Springs

Lakes & Rivers

Lakes & Rivers

National & State Parks

National & State Parks

Peaks

Peaks

Alamo Lake & Wildlife Area - Wenden, Arizona

Alamo Lake Wildlife Area

Alamo Lake & Wildlife Area - Wenden, Arizona
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Arizona
La Paz County
34°15'51.6"N 113°33'26.6"W
Arizona

We spend several nights here on the edge of the lake. Enjoyed listening to the water and the birds while siting by the fire. Really great spot for camping. Nice and secluded beaches and peninsulas with beautiful views of the lake and surrounding mountains. A lot of fishermen in boats trolling, lake is well known for bass fishing. Looking forward to return with our kayaks. While in the area we visited the Alamo Dam and made a stop for ice-cream at the ranger store at the Alamo State Park. On our drive there we saw wild burros.

#Fishing, #Camping, #Lake, #Boating, #BLM, #ArizonaStateParks, #Hiking, #Recreation, #River, #Desert

Anasazi Inn murals Painted Desert Project, Gray Mountain, Arizona

Anasazi Inn & Painted Desert Project

Anasazi Inn murals Painted Desert Project, Gray Mountain, Arizona
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Arizona
Coconino County
35°44'32" N, 111°28'29" W
Arizona

The abandoned Anasazi Inn at Gray Mountain, Arizona has been transformed by the Painted Desert Project into a striking outdoor mural gallery — large-scale street art and wheat-paste photography covering the weathered walls of a forgotten roadside motel along Highway 89 on the Navajo Nation.

#Abandoned, #Desert, #Exploring, #Historical, #NavajoNation, #Photography

Anasazi Ridge Petroglyphs - Ivins, Utah

Anasazi Ridge Petroglyphs

Anasazi Ridge Petroglyphs - Ivins, Utah
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Utah
Washington County
37°09'45.6"N 113°42'22.2"W
Utah

The Temi' Po' Op' petroglyph site near Ivins, Utah offers a family-friendly 2.9-mile hike along the Santa Clara River to hundreds of ancient rock art panels, an Anasazi farmstead foundation, and sweeping views of the red rock canyon — one of the highest concentrations of petroglyphs in southern Utah.

#Ancient Ruins, #Petroglyphs, #Historical, #Hiking, #Desert

Apache Lake - Arizona

Apache Lake

Apache Lake - Arizona
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Arizona
Gila County
33°37'32.4"N 111°12'11.6"W
Arizona

Apache Lake, located in the Tonto National Forest, is a scenic reservoir offering both developed and dispersed camping options. Surrounded by steep canyon walls and accessible via the historic Apache Trail, it’s a hidden gem perfect for camping, boating, and outdoor adventures. The Burnt Corral Campground provides 76 campsites, and visitors can also enjoy secluded dispersed campsites with stunning views of the lake and desert landscape.

#Camping, #Boating, #TontoNationalForest, #Lake, #Recreation

Aztec Ruins National Monument - Aztec, New Mexico

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Aztec Ruins National Monument - Aztec, New Mexico
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New Mexico
San Juan County
36°50'04.5"N 108°00'00.8"W
New Mexico

Aztec Ruins National Monument in New Mexico is home to a complex of ancient ruins built by the ancestral Puebloans over 900 years ago. As I walked through the park, I was struck by the impressive masonry of the structures and the rich history and culture they represent.

#Ancient Ruins, #Historical, #NationalMonument

Baker Hot Springs - Delta, Utah

Baker Hot Springs

Baker Hot Springs - Delta, Utah
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Utah
Juab County
39°36'37.9"N 112°43'49.5"W
Utah

We first visited Baker hot springs in 1995 and went on and off through out the years while I lived in SLC. We last visited while traveling through Utah in 2017, we camped near the springs at that time there was one other camper. This gentlemen served us pancakes in the morning and told us he had spotted a white llama that came down from the hill to drink from the water. During our visit the water was flowing well and appeared the tubs have been well maintained, due to lack of algae. We found an additional pool in the area that could be dipped in as well as the tubs. There was once some abandoned buildings in the area, they since I believe have been destroyed. I look forward to visiting Baker hot springs again.

#Camping, #HotSprings, #Desert

Bear Canyon Lake, Apache-Sitgreaves NF - Arizona

Bear Canyon Lake

Bear Canyon Lake, Apache-Sitgreaves NF - Arizona
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Arizona
Coconino County
34.40271, -111.00302
Arizona

Bear Canyon Lake is one place we go most often. There are plenty of places to setup camp and lots to explore. We have never had a issue finding a spot to camp, at times can barely hear anyone around. We pass all the nearest sites near the lake and go past the powerlines where there are plenty of sites spread out. From there it is a bit of a hike to the lake, or short drive. Depending upon the season you can hear elk and coyotes in the area.

#Camping, #Lake, #Forest, #Fishing

Bear Hide - Tonto National Forest, Payson, Arizona

Bear Flat (FR 405)

Bear Hide - Tonto National Forest, Payson, Arizona
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Arizona
Gila County
34°17'34.7"N 111°04'57.0"W
Arizona

Bear Flat is one of the Tonto National Forest's most rewarding and least-visited dispersed camping areas — easy forest road access through the pines near Payson, Arizona, with an old homestead site, a spring-fed canyon trail, wild blackberries and bear country solitude on FR 405 and 405A. Tonto Creek is a short drive away with access to a trail leading to the rugged Hellsgate Wilderness.

#Camping, #Fishing, #River, #Forest

Forest Road 124 - Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

Bear Springs | Sunny Park (FR 124)

Forest Road 124 - Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
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Arizona
Navajo County
34°20'43.5"N 110°26'15.6"W
Arizona

Discover the beauty of Arizona along Forest Road 124 in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. This scenic destination features rugged forest terrain, towering ponderosa pines, and open meadows dotted with vibrant wild mushrooms. Visitors can also witness burn scars from the historic Rodeo-Chediski Fire, now blending with vibrant new growth—a powerful testament to nature's resilience. Wildlife you may encounter include wild horses, jackrabbits, deer, foxes, and squirrels.

#Camping, #Hiking, #Recreation, #MogollonRim, #ApacheSitgreaves, #Forest

Black Canyon Rim FS RD 300, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona

Black Canyon (FR 300)

Black Canyon Rim FS RD 300, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona
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Arizona
Navajo County
34°18'43.7"N 110°45'17.8"W
Arizona

Black Canyon Rim Road (FR 300) winds through the cool, pine-covered high country of Arizona’s Mogollon Rim region, offering a peaceful escape surrounded by towering ponderosa forests. Located just minutes from Black Canyon Lake and only 12 miles from Willow Springs Lake, this area is ideal for dispersed camping, trout fishing, hiking the historic General Crook Trail, and visiting landmarks like the Pleasant Valley War gravesite. Frequent wildlife sightings—such as wild horses, elk, and bears—add to the adventure in this quiet, off-the-beaten-path destination.

#Camping, #Fishing, #Hiking, #Lake, #MogollonRim

Black Canyon Lake, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona

Black Canyon Lake

Black Canyon Lake, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona
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Arizona
Navajo County
34.32979, -110.70081
Arizona

Black Canyon Lake is a scenic 78-acre trout fishing lake on the Mogollon Rim in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest — a quiet alternative to the more visited Rim Lakes, with forested shoreline, electric motor boating, and wild horses known to stop at the water's edge.

#ApacheSitgreaves, #Boating, #Exploring, #Fishing, #Forest, #Hiking, #Lake, #MogollonRim

C. C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir - Happy Jack - Arizona

Blue Ridge Reservoir

C. C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir - Happy Jack - Arizona
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Arizona
Coconino County
34°33′16.3″N 111°11′50.7″W
Arizona

Camping near C.C. Cragin Reservoir offers a unique escape into nature, where you can enjoy peaceful solitude surrounded by rugged canyon walls, serene waters ideal for kayaking, and the thrill of fishing for rainbow trout, all while being immersed in the diverse wildlife and scenic beauty of the area.

#Boating, #Camping, #Fishing, #Forest, #CoconinoNationalForest

Arizona

Arizona

Abandoned & Ghost Towns

Abandoned & Ghost Towns

Caves

Caves

Desert

Desert

Forest

Forest

Historical & Ancient Ruins

Historical & Ancient Ruins

Hot Springs

Hot Springs

Lakes & Rivers

Lakes & Rivers

National & State Parks

National & State Parks

Peaks

Peaks

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