770-acre Sonoran Desert riparian oasis on a rare perennial reach of the Hassayampa River near Wickenburg. Cottonwood–willow gallery forest, Palm Lake, and mesquite bosque support ~280–300 bird species and abundant desert wildlife. Established by The Nature Conservancy (1987); day-use now partnered with Maricopa County Parks.
Field facts
| Region | Maricopa County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.9375, -112.6994 |
| Habitat | Perennial cottonwood-willow riparian + Palm Lake |
| Manager | Maricopa County Parks / Nature Conservancy partnership |
| Birds | ~280–300 species recorded |
| Access | US-60/89 corridor SE of Wickenburg |
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