Bring plenty of water and wear a hat and sunscreen. Use extreme caution with fire. Open fires are permitted only in established fire rings at designated campsites. Never enter a flooded wash. Dry washes can become fast moving rivers after rains.
Dirt roads become impassable after rains.
Expect late afternoon storms July-August. Africanized bees are present in southern Arizona. Stay away from active bees. Backcountry bikers and drivers should carry spare equipment and be prepared to make their own emergency repairs. All accidents involving injury or property damage shall be reported to a refuge official within 24 hours of an incident.