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Ironwood Forest National Monument
Mountain bikes are allowedPets must be kept on leash
Ironwood Forest National Monument: BLM
Ironwood Forest National Monument is 129,000-acre and contains a significant system of cultural and historical sites covering a 5,000 year period. Possessing one of the richest stands of Ironwood trees in the Sonoran Desert, the monument also encompasses several desert mountain ranges including the Silver Bell, Waterman and Sawtooth, with desert valleys in between.
Elevation ranges from 1,800 to 4,261 feet. Three areas within the monument, the Los Robles Archeological District, the Mission of Santa Ana del Chiquiburitac and the Cocoraque Butte Archeological District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This large open area is popular for hiking, biking, and four-wheel riding. Backcountry camping is permitted.

Facilities: There are no facilities in Ironwood Forest National Monument.

Reservations: Reservations are not required to enter Ironwood Forest National Monument.

Best Time To Visit: The Ironwood National Monument is open to visitors year round.

Fees: There are no fees charged to enter the monument.

Accessibility: This monument is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Camping: Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet from streams. Wash 200 feet from water sources by using biodegradable soap. This helps keep water sources clean. Camping is permitted for up to 14 days.

Roads: Travel only on existing routes. Driving in washes is not permitted. High-clearance or four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Mountain bicycles or other non-motorized vehicles must also stay on existing roads or routes.
Artifacts: Do not collect or remove pieces of pottery, stone tools, glass bottles or other artifacts from prehistoric or historic sites. Artifact theft and damage to archaeological sites are serious federal offences subject to criminal penalties. Do not climb, stand, sit on or move rocks in these fragile areas. Preserve the rock art by looking and not touching these resources.
Pets: Pets must be leashed or under voice command.

Directions: To reach Ironwood Forest National Monument from Tucson: start out going west on Broadway BLVD North towards Country Club BLVD, make a U-turn on Broadway BlVD.

Arizona BLM
Address
BLM Tucson Field Office
12661 East Broadway
Tucson, Arizona 85748-7208
Phone
General: (520) 258-7200
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