| Facilities: There are several campgrounds within the wilderness. Best Time To Visit: Open year-round. Daytime temperatures during the summer months often exceed 100 degrees. During winter months it can be quite cold and snow is possible at the higher elevations. Fees: No fees are charged. Accessibility: Unknown Rules: With the exception of the Big Wash Road Access, 4-wheel drive transportation is recommended for all described access routes. Directions: Mount Tipton Wilderness is located in Mohave County, 25 miles north of Kingman, Arizona. With the exception of the Big Wash Road Access, 4-wheel drive transportation is recommended for all described access routes. Antelope Canyon Access: Turn east onto the Pierce Ferry Road (paved) from Highway 93 at milepost 42. This turnoff is about 29 miles north of Kingman. Proceed north and east through Dolan Springs to 19th Street at milepost 11. Turn right on 19th Street and proceed for 0.6 miles. Turn right on Ocotillo Drive and proceed for 1.0 mile. Turn left on 17th Street and proceed for 0.2 miles. Turn right on N. Olive Street and proceed 0.5 miles. Turn left onto 16th Street (no sign) and proceed one block. Turn right onto an unnamed street and proceed 0.5 miles, at which point you have reached the wilderness boundary. A jeep trail continues south another 1.5 miles along the boundary to a parking area.Twenty-Six Wash Access: Proceed north on Stockton Hill Road from Kingman. Approximately 20 miles north of town, turn left onto Cane Springs Ranch Road and follow it for about 2 miles to an intersection. At this point you will see a sign that states that access onto private land is by permission only. The ranch headquarters will be to the right. Once permission has been acquired, come back to this intersection, proceed south for about .5 mile, and turn right through a wire gate in a fence. Follow this jeep trail for about 1.5 miles to the wilderness boundary.Indian Springs Access: Turn east onto the Pierce Ferry Road (paved) from Highway 93 at milepost 42. This turnoff is about 29 miles north of Kingman. Proceed 1.5 miles toward Dolan Springs and turn right onto 5th Street. Follow this road for about 4.5 miles until you run into a fence. Turn left, following the fence, for about 0.1 mile, and turn right through the gate in the fence. Follow this jeep road for 0.8 mile to the parking area.Marble Canyon Access: Proceed to milepost 48 on Highway 93, which is about 23 miles north of Kingman. Go through the gate on the east side of the highway onto a jeep trail. Follow this jeep trail, which bypasses a corral and water tank, and then parallels a wire fence, for about 0.7 miles. Go through the gate in the fence and follow the trail another 2 miles, bearing right at one point where an obscure fork in the road exists. Proceed through another gate. Another 0.25 mile further on, take the left fork in the road. Proceed another 0.5 mile, at which point you have reached the wilderness area. Parking is at your discretion along this road, keeping in mind that the wilderness area is to either side of you, 30 feet off of the road.Big Wash Road Access: Proceed to milepost 51 on Highway 93, which is about 20 miles north of Kingman. Proceed east on a maintained dirt road, known as the Big Wash Road, for about 4.5 miles. At this point, the wilderness area will be on your left, as it will be for an additional 2.5 miles. Parking along the Big Wash Road is at your discretion, but be sure not to create a hazard to other traffic.Map: Click here for a map to Mt Tipton Wilderness Area Reservations: Reservations are not accepted. | |
