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Cochise County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Granite domes and oak-juniper canyons in the Dragoon Mountains where Chiricahua Apache leader Cochise held out in the 1860s–70s. Coronado National Forest campground and day-use trails wind among balanced rocks and hidden draws—a quieter sky-island counterpart to nearby Chiricahua National Monument.
| Region | Cochise County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 31.9226, -109.9675 |
| Access | Paved/graded Ironwood Road from US-191 near Sunsites to USFS campground and trailheads |
| Agency | USFS Coronado National Forest (Douglas Ranger District) |
| Feature | Granite stronghold canyons; Apache Wars historical landscape; sky-island biota |
| Nearby | Pearce, Courtland/Gleeson ghost-town loop, Chiricahua NM, Texas Canyon |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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