Overview
Right off highway 93 in Arizona, most motorists cross the high bridge over the Canyon containing Burro Creek with barely a glance. However, it is a prime wildlife area, as are most riparian zones in the desert. There is a fine campground managed by the Bureau of Land Management here, and the creek is very accessible for bird viewing and photography. The canyon runs for several miles to the east in a deep gorge, accessible only by rough-country hiking (no trails, and wading is sometimes necessary.)
Location
22 miles east of Kingman, Arizona is an exit to U.S. highway 93. Drive 48 miles south to a well-signed turnoff. The campground is located at N 34 degrees, 32.161', W 113 degrees, 27.008'
Birds
Notable Species
Birds you can see here include:
Great Blue Heron, Vermillion Flycatcher, White-crowned Sparrow, Gila Woodpecker, Cliff Swallow, Costa’s Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Green Heron, Yellow Warbler, Phainopepla, Hooded Oriole, Summer Tanager, Mallard, Killdeer, Brewer's Blackbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Yellow-headed Blackbird, House Sparrow, American Robin, Common Raven, American Crow, Northern Mockingbird, Cactus Wren, Canyon Wren, Say's Phoebe, Hooded Oriole
Other Wildlife
The usual Sonoran Desert mammals, such as Desert Cottontail, Black-tailed Jackrabbit, Antelope Ground Squirrel. The area is also rich in desert reptiles.
Site Information
History and Use
Name for burros that still are in the area, the creek near the campground and to the east is mostly a natural area, with a 27,440 acre designated Wilderness Area to the East. There are cattle ranches downstream.
Areas of Interest
Access and Facilities
The campground has basic sites, but modern restrooms and water sources are nearby. Dump station. A small maintained cactus garden at the entrance is an excellent birding spot.
Contact Details
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