Wild Cow Springs Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates May through October. First-come, first-served with a 14-day stay limit.

About

Wild Cow Springs Campground is situated in a grove of oak and large ponderosa pines within the Hualapai Mountains at an elevation of 6,200 feet, rising high above the surrounding Mohave Desert. The site becomes especially attractive during the summer months, with temperatures here averaging 20 degrees cooler than the nearby desert valleys located over 3,000 feet below. This remote BLM recreation area offers a quiet mountain camping experience away from developed areas. The campground features both individual and group campsites, most equipped with fire rings, grills, trash cans, and picnic tables. An accessible campsite and vault toilet are available. The surrounding area provides opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the cooler mountain environment. The oak and ponderosa pine forest creates a stark contrast to the desert below, making this a unique camping destination in northwestern Arizona. Access to Wild Cow Springs requires careful planning. From Kingman, visitors travel 14 miles on Hualapai Mountain Road through Hualapai Mountain County Park to Pine Lake, then turn onto Flag Mine Road, an unpaved one-lane road, for about five miles to reach the campground. High-clearance 4WD vehicles are highly recommended, and vehicles towing trailers should not attempt the access road. The remote location and challenging access make this campground best suited for experienced campers with appropriate vehicles.

Directions

From Kingman, travel 14 miles on Hualapai Mountain Road through Hualapai Mountain County Park to Pine Lake. Turn right at the Pine Lake Firehouse onto Flag Mine Road (unpaved one-lane road). Continue 5 miles to the campground. High-clearance 4WD vehicles highly recommended. Not recommended for vehicles towing trailers.

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