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Kanab Creek Wilderness
Nat'l Recreation Area

Kanab Creek Wilderness

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The 70,460-acre Kanab Creek Wilderness in Arizona is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. In 1984, the Kanab Creek Wilderness became part of the now over 109-million-acre National Wilderness Preservation System established by the Wilderness Act of 1964.In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging recreational activities and extraordinary opportunities for solitude. Restrooms are not available at the Kanab Creek Wilderness. There is no potable drinking water available.When exploring this unique area, please follow all posted regulations and embrace the seven Leave No Trace principles to help preserve its natural beauty and the exceptional recreation experiences it offers. Keep in mind that applying the seven Leave No Trace principles may vary — what works in a desert may differ from what's best in mountainous terrain.Leave No Trace PrinciplesPlan Ahead and PrepareTravel and Camp on Durable SurfacesDispose of Waste ProperlyLeave What You FindMinimize Campfire ImpactsRespect WildlifeBe Considerate of Other VisitorsRegulationsMotorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are generally prohibited on all federal lands designated as wilderness. This includes the use of motor vehicles (including OHVs), motorboats, bicycles, hang gliders, wagons, carts, portage wheels, and the landing of aircraft including helicopters. Contact the agency for more information about regulations.One parcel of land at the confluence of Snake Gulch with Kanab Creek is private land. Please respect the property rights of the owner and do not cross or use these lands without permission.Contact InformationNorth Kaibab Ranger District430 S. Main StreetPO Box 248Fredonia, AZ 86022Phone: 928-643-7395Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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Kanab Creek Wilderness is a 75,300-acre (305 km2) wilderness area located along the Coconino/Mohave County line in the U.S. state of Arizona, approximately 30 miles (48 km) south of Fredonia. 68,600 acres (278 km2) of the Wilderness are located in the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest, the remaining 6,700 acres (27 km2) are administered by the Bureau of Land Management.

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