The Coronado National Forest includes nearly two million acres in twelve widely scattered mountain ranges in southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Dragoon Mountains Cochise Stronghold offers developed recreation areas in a beautiful wooded area with a dash of history on the side. This area includes the developed recreation areas in the Chiricahua mountains, including the renowned birding areas of Cave Creek Canyon, Rucker Canyon and Rucker Lake, and Rustler Park. These areas provide year-round recreation including camping, picnicking and hiking. Not for the faint-hearted, these areas offer high adventure outdoor activities.
Travel is limited to foot and horseback.
No vehicles are permitted. For more information and for details on how to order maps see the website of the Southwestern Region, USDA Forest Service .