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Outdoor Adventure

If you are a nature enthusiast and love the great outdoors, you have come to the right place. Gila County offers each and every explorer an adventure of a lifetime. Experience incredible hiking trails, perfect camping spots, great fishing, hunting, site-seeing, and so much more!

Big Game Guiding

There are 9 big game animal species that reside in Gila County, all of them accessible through public land pursuit.

Birding

The Tonto National Forest is a mecca for bird watchers.  There are hundreds of different species that call this forest home.

Boating

Gila County has many lakes, rivers, and streams perfect for your boating, kayaking, or paddle-board experience.

Canoeing

 Glide silently along the surface of the lake, drink in the beauty of the stands of ponderosa pine trees and saguaro cactus.

Casinos

When the gaming bug bites, but Vegas isn’t in your plans, Gila County in Arizona offers plenty of options.

Golfing

Gila County's golfing opportunities are about as diverse as the landscape that surrounds them.

Guided Rafting Tours

Experience world-class whitewater rapids amidst intriguing geology, desert wildflowers, saguaros, and ruins.

Interpretive Centers

From remote back roads to stories about outlaws, Gila County is the central gateway to  entertaining interpretive centers in AZ!

Jeeping - ATV - UTV

Gas-up your 4x4, bring your GPS, maps, and plenty water -- and your sense of adventure for scenic trails and breathtaking scenery!

Jet Skiing

Gila County has several lakes that cater to all different types of Water Sports. Enjoy a day on a jet ski on one of the many lakes!

Kayaking

Arizona might not seem like a kayaker’s paradise, but Gila County is packed with places for outdoor adventures on the water.

Mountain Biking

Best thing about mountain biking in Gila County is how each trail takes your breath away — not just from all the uphill pedaling.

Parks

Enjoy a picnic, explore the largest travertine bridge or self-guided park that teaches you about history of mining.

Road Cycling

Hundreds of miles of car-free paths and perfect weather, it is no wonder road cyclist proclaim that Arizona is the place to cycle.

Rock Climbing

Gila County is said to have some of the best exposed rock in the State of Arizona. Start your climb!

RV Camping

Gila County has several RV camping spots located near some of the most spectacular areas in the United States.

Sight-Seeing By Car

Adventure is around every corner and some of the states most valuable scenic treasures are only 90 minutes away from Phoenix.

Stargazing

Gila County occupies one of only three pure air ozone belts in the world. Experience star gazing like never before!

Swimming Holes

Gila County is home to several of the State's favorite swimming holes where you work on your tan and get in an adventurous hike!

Streams

In addition to its many lakes, there are Dozens of streams, creeks, rivers, and reservoirs flowing through Gila County.

Target Shooting

Many people enjoy target shooting and plinking in open countries. Recreate responsibly!

Water Skiing

Enjoy water skiing on Gila County's two biggest bodies of water: Roosevelt Lake and San Carlos Apache Lake.

Hiking Trails

A hike in Gila County will leave you with breathtaking views of our local lakes and mountains. Find your trail here!

Camping

One of the most enjoyed recreational past-times is taking your family and exploring Gila County's many camping spots.