Arizona, the Grand Canyon State is home to many ghost towns, 4×4 trails, and lots of history. Arizona was the last of the lower 48 states to be admitted into the United States in 1912. Arizona boasts the Grand Canyon, which is the largest canyon in the planet and is also home to Tombstone, the site of the most iconic gunfight in the old west.
Arizona shares the Colorado River with Utah, Nevada, and California, the water of which scoured the harsh landscape. This erosion is the caused the creation of some of the most memorable landscapes the world has to offer.
Although Arizona is characterized as a harsh, dry desert landscape, it does offer amazing water activities. The Colorado River offers amazing recreational opportunities in Lake Powell, Lake Mead, Lake Mojave and Lake Havasu. House boating on the lakes gives you the opportunity to relax and lazily navigate the water ways. Those of us fortunate enough to do so, rafting the white waters of the Grand Canyon and exploring the side canyons will make memories of a life time.
Arizona 4×4 trails offer unique remote views and landscape and a chance to look back in time and history.
Arizona Destinations and 4×4 Trails
Arizona Trails
 Cerbat Arizona – Mohave County Ghost TownCerbat is a historic mining camp and former town located in the Cerbat Mountains of Mohave County, northwestern Arizona, approximately 9-15 miles northwest of present-day… |
Arizona Points of Interest
 Alamo Crossing Mohave County Ghost TownAlamo Crossing is a submerged ghost town hidden beneath the waters of Alamo Lake, Mohave County, Arizona. Alamo Crossing, Mohave County Arizona The town is… |
 Alto ArizonaAlto Arizona in 1909 Alto, Arizona, stands as a poignant relic of the American Southwest's mining frontier, a once-thriving community in the rugged Santa Rita… |
 Birdcage TheaterAt the corner of Allen and Sixth Streets in Tombstone, Arizona, stands a squat, two-story adobe-and-brick building whose faded crimson sign still proclaims “BIRD CAGE… |
 Callville Nevada – Colorado River Steamship LandingCallville Nevada is a ghost town and Colorado River Steamboat port, which is now submerged below the waters of Lake Mead. Bishop Anson Call founded… |
Cerbat Arizona – Mohave County Ghost TownCerbat is a historic mining camp and former town located in the Cerbat Mountains of Mohave County, northwestern Arizona, approximately 9-15 miles northwest of present-day… |
 Charleston ArizonaCharleston, Arizona, now a ghost town in Cochise County, was a short-lived but vibrant settlement in the Arizona Territory from the late 1870s to the… |
 Chloride ArizonaChloride Arizona is the oldest continuously inhabited Silver Mining town located in Mohave County, Arizona. The name derives its named from Silver Chloride (AgCl) which… |
 Colorado SteamshipsThe Colorado River, flowing from the Rocky Mountains through the arid Southwest to the Gulf of California, was a challenging waterway—shallow, swift, and prone to… |
 Contention City, ArizonaContention City (also known simply as Contention) was a short-lived boomtown and ghost town in Cochise County, southeastern Arizona. Located along the banks of the… |
 Cordes ArizonaTucked into the rolling hills and arid mesas of central Yavapai County, Arizona—approximately 60 miles north of Phoenix and 8 miles southeast of Mayer—lies the… |
 Courtland, ArizonaCourtland is a classic example of an Arizona ghost town, born from the rapid boom-and-bust cycle typical of early 20th-century mining communities in the American… |
 Fairbank ArizonaFairbank is a well-preserved ghost town in Cochise County, Arizona, situated along the banks of the San Pedro River in the San Pedro Riparian National… |
 Fort MohaveFort Mohave is a historic settlement located in the southwestern region of Mohave county, Arizona, United States. Nestled along the banks of the Colorado River… |
 Galeyville ArizonaGaleyville, Arizona, was a short-lived silver mining boomtown in the Chiricahua Mountains of Cochise County, Arizona, during the early 1880s. It exemplifies the rapid rise… |
 Grand Canyon RailroadThe Grand Canyon Railroad is a 64 miles railroad which connects Williams Arizona to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The original 64 mile… |
 Harshaw ArizonaHarshaw, Arizona, is a ghost town located in Santa Cruz County in the southeastern part of the state, nestled on the eastern slopes of the… |
 Helvetia ArizonaHelvetia is a ghost town located in Pima County, Arizona, in the northwestern foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains, approximately 40 miles southeast of Tucson.… |
 Horseshoe BendHorseshoe Bend is a stunning geological formation located on the Colorado River, just south of Page, Arizona. This iconic meander, carved over millennia by the… |
 Lees Ferry Colorado River CrossingLees Ferry, a remote site along the Colorado River in northern Arizona, holds a pivotal place in American history as a vital crossing point, a… |
 Lower Antelope CanyonLower Antelope Canyon one of two slot canyons located off the highway 98 just outside of Page, Arizona near the Utah border. Entering Lower Antelope… |
 Millville ArizonaMillville, Arizona, is a ghost town in Cochise County, located along the San Pedro River, approximately nine miles southwest of Tombstone. Established in the late… |
 Mineral Park Arizona – Mohave County Ghost TownMineral Park is a ghost town located in Mohave County Arizona founded in 1870. Once started, operations continued until 1912. The journey was tough just… |
 Monument ValleyMonument Valley, known in Navajo as Tsé Biiʼ Ndzisgaii (meaning "valley of the rocks"), is a striking region of the Colorado Plateau located along the… |
 Needles – Colorado River Steamship LandingNeedles, California, located along the Colorado River, played a significant role in the history of steamship navigation in the American Southwest during the mid-19th to… |
 Oatman Arizona – Mohave County Ghost TownPerched precariously on the steep flanks of the Black Mountains in Mohave County, Arizona, at an elevation of 2,710 feet (830 meters), Oatman stands as… |
 Paradise ArizonaParadise, Arizona, is a small ghost town located in the Chiricahua Mountains of Cochise County, southeastern Arizona, within what is now the Coronado National Forest.… |
 Ruby ArizonaNestled in the rugged hills of Santa Cruz County in southern Arizona, just north of the Mexican border, Ruby stands as one of the most… |
 Salero ArizonaSalero, a remote ghost town nestled at the southern tip of the Santa Rita Mountains in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, exemplifies the fleeting boom-and-bust cycles… |
 The Lost Dutchman’s Gold MineCover of a "Map of the Lost Dutchman" Area by J. Allan Stirrat Copy 1948 and Reprinted in 1959 . The tale, rooted in mystery… |
 Tip Top ArizonaFounded in 1876, Tip Top Arizona is a old Silver Mining town and ghost town located in Yavapai County, Arizona. The town site is located… |
 Tombstone ArizonaTombstone Arizona is a historical point of interest, and the location of the O K Corral Gunfight, located in Cochise County, Arizona. The history and… |
 Total Wreck ArizonaTotal Wreck, Arizona is a classic ghost town and former silver mining camp located in Pima County in the eastern Empire Mountains of southern Arizona.… |
 Upper Antelope CanyonLocated just outside of Page, Arizona Upper Antelope Canyon is arguably the best known slot canyon on the planet, yet few people will know its name… |
 Vulture City ArizonaVulture City Arizona is a ghost town and popular mining camp which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. The town was located in the Sonoran… |
Arizona Ghost Towns
Articles published by Destination 4x4 which are tagged as ghost towns which can be found in Arizona.
Alamo Crossing Mohave County Ghost TownAlamo Crossing is a submerged ghost town hidden beneath the waters of Alamo Lake, Mohave County, Arizona. Alamo Crossing, Mohave County Arizona The town is… |
Alto ArizonaAlto Arizona in 1909 Alto, Arizona, stands as a poignant relic of the American Southwest's mining frontier, a once-thriving community in the rugged Santa Rita… |
Callville Nevada – Colorado River Steamship LandingCallville Nevada is a ghost town and Colorado River Steamboat port, which is now submerged below the waters of Lake Mead. Bishop Anson Call founded… |
Cerbat Arizona – Mohave County Ghost TownCerbat is a historic mining camp and former town located in the Cerbat Mountains of Mohave County, northwestern Arizona, approximately 9-15 miles northwest of present-day… |
Charleston ArizonaCharleston, Arizona, now a ghost town in Cochise County, was a short-lived but vibrant settlement in the Arizona Territory from the late 1870s to the… |
Contention City, ArizonaContention City (also known simply as Contention) was a short-lived boomtown and ghost town in Cochise County, southeastern Arizona. Located along the banks of the… |
Cordes ArizonaTucked into the rolling hills and arid mesas of central Yavapai County, Arizona—approximately 60 miles north of Phoenix and 8 miles southeast of Mayer—lies the… |
Courtland, ArizonaCourtland is a classic example of an Arizona ghost town, born from the rapid boom-and-bust cycle typical of early 20th-century mining communities in the American… |
Fairbank ArizonaFairbank is a well-preserved ghost town in Cochise County, Arizona, situated along the banks of the San Pedro River in the San Pedro Riparian National… |
Galeyville ArizonaGaleyville, Arizona, was a short-lived silver mining boomtown in the Chiricahua Mountains of Cochise County, Arizona, during the early 1880s. It exemplifies the rapid rise… |
Harshaw ArizonaHarshaw, Arizona, is a ghost town located in Santa Cruz County in the southeastern part of the state, nestled on the eastern slopes of the… |
Helvetia ArizonaHelvetia is a ghost town located in Pima County, Arizona, in the northwestern foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains, approximately 40 miles southeast of Tucson.… |
Millville ArizonaMillville, Arizona, is a ghost town in Cochise County, located along the San Pedro River, approximately nine miles southwest of Tombstone. Established in the late… |
Mineral Park Arizona – Mohave County Ghost TownMineral Park is a ghost town located in Mohave County Arizona founded in 1870. Once started, operations continued until 1912. The journey was tough just… |
Oatman Arizona – Mohave County Ghost TownPerched precariously on the steep flanks of the Black Mountains in Mohave County, Arizona, at an elevation of 2,710 feet (830 meters), Oatman stands as… |
Paradise ArizonaParadise, Arizona, is a small ghost town located in the Chiricahua Mountains of Cochise County, southeastern Arizona, within what is now the Coronado National Forest.… |
Ruby ArizonaNestled in the rugged hills of Santa Cruz County in southern Arizona, just north of the Mexican border, Ruby stands as one of the most… |
Salero ArizonaSalero, a remote ghost town nestled at the southern tip of the Santa Rita Mountains in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, exemplifies the fleeting boom-and-bust cycles… |
Tip Top ArizonaFounded in 1876, Tip Top Arizona is a old Silver Mining town and ghost town located in Yavapai County, Arizona. The town site is located… |
Total Wreck ArizonaTotal Wreck, Arizona is a classic ghost town and former silver mining camp located in Pima County in the eastern Empire Mountains of southern Arizona.… |
Vulture City ArizonaVulture City Arizona is a ghost town and popular mining camp which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. The town was located in the Sonoran… |
Arizona Birds
A list of articles from Destination4x4 from our Resources, Birds category which may be found in the great state of Arizona.
 American Robin ( Turdus migratorius )The American Robin (Turdus migratorius), a member of the thrush family is a migratory songbird commonly found across North America. Recognized for its bright orange-red… |
 Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)The Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus), often immortalized in cartoons as a speedy trickster, is a fascinating avian species native to the arid landscapes of the… |
 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)The Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) is a medium-sized woodpecker found across North America. It belongs to the family Picidae, which includes woodpeckers, sapsuckers, and flickers.… |
 Raven ( Corvus corax )The Raven ( Corvus corax ) is one of eight subspecies of Ravens distributed throughout the world. Also known as western or northern raven, this large black… |
 Stellars Jay ( Cyanocitta stelleri )The Stellars Jay ( Cyanocitta stelleri ) is a common character found in the forests of the western half of the United States. The bird… |
 White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis)The fast flying White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis) The White-throated Swift is a medium-sized bird known for its swift and agile flight, sleek body, and distinctive… |
Arizona Mammals
 Black Tailed Jackrabbit ( Lepus californicus )The Black-tailed Jackrabbit (Lepus californicus), a swift and adaptable lagomorph of the American West, is often mistaken for a rabbit but is technically a hare,… |
 Coyote (Canis latrans)The Coyote (Canis latrans), commonly known as the prairie wolf, brush wolf, or American jackal, is a highly adaptable medium-sized canid native to North America.… |
 Mustang (Equus ferus caballus)The Wild Mustang (Equus caballus), an enduring symbol of the American frontier, roams the vast, arid expanses of the desert southwest United States as a… |
 Pronghorn ( Antilocapra americana )Commonly known as an antelope, the Pronghorn is an even toed or hoofed mammal found in the plains of the western United States of America. |
 Western Gray Squirrel (Sciurus griseus)The Western Gray Squirrel (Sciurus griseus), also known as the western grey squirrel, is a large, arboreal rodent native to the western United States. Renowned… |
 Wild Burrow ( Equus africanus asinus )The Wild Burro (Equus asinus), also known as the feral donkey or ass, is a resilient equid that has become a fixture in the harsh… |
Arizona Reptiles
 Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos)Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos) Desert Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma platyrhinos), also known as the "horny toad", is a common North American reptile and found throughout… |
 Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii)One of the more unique and quite frankly cool animals found in the Mojave Desert is the Desert Tortoise ( Gopherus agassizii ). My family… |
 Speckled Rattlesnake ( Crotalus mitchellii )The Speckled Rattlesnake is fairly common pit viper found in southern California, southern Nevada, western Arizona and south-western Utah and down the Pacific coast into… |
 Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis )The Western Fence Lizard ( Sceloporus occidentalis ) is perhaps one of the most common lizards in the desert southwest and is also known as… |
 Zebra Tailed Lizard ( Callisaurus draconoides )The Zebra-Tailed Lizard is a medium sized lizard which features a long black and white striped tail and commonly found in California, Arizona and Nevada.… |
Arizona Wild Flowers
 Arizona Thistle ( Cirsium arizonicum )Arizona Thistle ( Cirsium arizonicum ) is a member of the sunflower family and common across the south west. The thistle has a two year… |
 California Goldfields ( Lasthenia californica )Lasthenia californica, commonly known as California goldfields, is an annual flowering plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is native to California and is particularly… |
 California Poppy ( Eschscholzia californica )The California Poppy the state flower of California. As the name implies, the California Poppy is that state flower of California. However, this little flower… |
 Chicalote (Argemone munita)Chicalote (Argemone munita) A species of prickly poppy, Chicalote (Argemone munita) is also known as the flatbud prickly poppy. A native of California, the Chicalote… |
 Coyote Melon (Cucurbita palmata)Coyote Melon (Cucurbita palmata) Coyote Melon (Cucurbita palmata), also known as Coyote Gourd, is a flowering plant common in the desert southwest and known to… |
 Desert Dandelion ( Malocothryx glabrata )The Desert Dandelion, also commonly known as Smooth Desertdandelion, is a striking annual wildflower native to the arid regions of western North America. It belongs… |
 Desert Five-Spot (Eremalche rotundifolia)The Desert Five-Spot (Eremalche rotundifolia) is a striking annual wildflower commonly observed in Death Valley National Park, particularly during favorable bloom years following sufficient winter… |
 Desert Marigolds (Baileya multiradiata)Desert Marigolds photographed near the Old Mojave Road. Biological Report: Desert Marigold Scientific Taxonomy Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Clade: Asterids Order:… |
 Desert Primrose (Oenothera deltoides)Desert Primrose photographed in Anza Burego, CA Classification (Taxonomy) Oenothera deltoides belongs to the evening primrose family and is classified as follows (using a combination… |
 Fremont’s Phacelia (Phacelia fremontii)Fremont's Phacelia (Phacelia fremontii) is a small delicate looking flowering plant commonly commonly found in the southwestern United States including Nevada, Arizona and California. The… |
 Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua)Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) The Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) is a perennial herb and orange wildflower which is commonly found in Nevada, California, Utah and Arizona. This… |
 Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata)The Giant Red Indian Paintbrush or Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata) is a wildflower and perennial which is quite common in the western United States, including… |
 Mojave Poppy ( Eschscholzia glyptosperma )Eschscholzia glyptosperma, commonly known as the desert gold poppy or desert poppy, is a species of flowering plant in the Papaveraceae family. This annual herb… |
 Mojave-aster ( Xylorhiza tortifolia )Mojave-aster ( Xylorhiza tortifolia ) A member of the sunflower family, the Mojave-aster ( Xylorhiza tortifolia ) boasts a delicate lavender flower in the harsh… |
 Notch-leaved phacelia ( phacelia crenulata )Notch-leaved phacelia ( phacelia crenulata ) is a lovely little purple wild flower which grows across the desert southwest from California to Texas. The plant… |
 Owl’s Clover (Castilleja exserta)Owls Clover (Castilleja exserta) is a small flowering plant which can grow about 1 foot tall. The Owl's Clover is a native plant to… |
 Palmers Penstemon ( penstemon palmeri )In the spring on 2020 I was photographing along the Morning Star Mine Road, we happened upon Palmers Penstemon ( penstemon palmeri ). This species… |
 Pebble Pincusion (Chaenactis carphoclinia)Scientific Name: Chaenactis carphoclinia A. Gray (primarily var. carphoclinia in Death Valley and most of its range) Pebble Pincusion (Chaenactis carphoclinia) Found near Ashford Mill,… |
 Purple Sand Verbena (Abronia angustifolia Greene)Purple Sand Verbena (Abronia angustifolia Greene) is a member of the four o’clock family (Nyctaginaceae) and a distinctive annual (occasionally perennial) wildflower adapted to arid… |
 Silvery Lupine (Lupinus argenteus)Silvery Lupine (Lupinus argenteus) Silvery Lupine (Lupinus argenteus) is a fairly common vibrant purple wild flower and is common in much of Western North America… |
 Spreading Phlox ( Phlox diffusa )Spreading Phlox ( Phlox diffusa ) is a perennial shrub with small needle like leaves. This is a small white flowering plant prefers alpine, sub-alpine… |
 Western Wallflower (Erysimum capitatium)A member of the mustard family, the Western Wallflower ( Erysimum capitatium ) is a brightly colored yellow flower which is quite common across the… |