Ajo - Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
The Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge covers 860,000 acres along the Mexican border, southwest of Ajo. Established in 1939, the refuge protects plants and animals indigenous to the area. Cabeza Prieta is Spanish for "Black Head", a reference to one of the peaks in the western corner.
Cabeza Prieta has seven rugged mountain ranges and shares a portion of its border with Sonora, Mexico. Hiking, photography, wildlife observation, and primitive camping are the main activities.
Cabeza Prieta has seven rugged mountain ranges and shares a portion of its border with Sonora, Mexico. Hiking, photography, wildlife observation, and primitive camping are the main activities.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
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Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Related Attractions
Devil's Highway
The Devil's Highway crosses the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Arizona. It was established in 1774 by the Spanish Conquistador de Anza, but earned its name from travelers who died during the California Gold Rush.
