Wildlife
Cochise County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Vast remnant Pleistocene dry lake south of Willcox that hosts winter roosts of thousands of sandhill cranes and supports exceptional tiger-beetle diversity. Designated a National Natural Landmark; public wildlife viewing focuses on Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Willcox Playa Wildlife Area and nearby overlooks—not the restricted military proving-ground flats.
| Region | Cochise County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 32.1395, -109.8467 |
| Access | Public wildlife-area roads south of Willcox; check AZGFD maps for open segments |
| Agency | Arizona Game and Fish Department / National Natural Landmark |
| Highlight | Winter sandhill crane congregations; Wings Over Willcox festival |
| Setting | Sonoran Desert basin floor / alkali flats |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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