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Cochise Lake Wildlife Viewing Area Dispersed

Description

Municipal

This is a Wildlife Viewing Area. Dispersed camping is allowed as long as you are 200 feet or more from the water and at least 1/2 mile from the local campground. Wildlife must be viewed from afar and not interacted with. LNT.

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Location

Cochise Lake Wildlife Viewing Area Dispersed is located in Arizona

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

32.23153558136333 N
109.82695074049846 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Apr. 14, 2025

Birds galore

Easy in. For the most part quiet. A good place to stay for a night, day or a few days. Here in early April. Missed the sandhill cranes. But I'll be back.

SiteI parked on the North side of Lagoon
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Cochise Lake Wildlife Viewing Area Dispersed by Karen , April 14, 2025
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  • Review photo of Cochise Lake Wildlife Viewing Area Dispersed by Karen , April 14, 2025
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Reviewed Mar. 27, 2025

Birders Paradise

I’ve parked here many times. It’s quiet and there’s a ton of birds. What more can you ask for?

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Cochise Lake Wildlife Viewing Area Dispersed by Heather K., March 27, 2025
  • Review photo of Cochise Lake Wildlife Viewing Area Dispersed by Heather K., March 27, 2025
Reviewed Mar. 6, 2025

Easy to find and park

We made a stopover at this campground while en route to Saguaro National Park. It was incredibly easy to locate, the road is well-maintained, and the surrounding area is spotlessly clean.

Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2025

Amazing Boondocking and viewing area for Sandhill Cranes

Review of RV Boondocking at Cochise Lake Willcox, AZ

Cochise Lake is a fantastic boondocking spot with plenty of space, making it perfect for big rigs. It is easy to access, peaceful, and offers a great place to settle in for a night or more.

The real highlight, though, is the incredible experience with the sandhill cranes. You’re just feet away from hundreds of not thousands of these majestic birds. Watching them take flight at daybreak is absolutely breathtaking. Many return around 1 p.m., and sunset brings another spectacular show.

If you love birdwatching, wide-open spaces, and the beauty of nature, this spot is definitely worth a visit!

Sitena
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Cochise Lake Wildlife Viewing Area Dispersed by Wade N., February 20, 2025
  • Review photo of Cochise Lake Wildlife Viewing Area Dispersed by Wade N., February 20, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Cochise Lake Wildlife Viewing Area Dispersed have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Cochise Lake Wildlife Viewing Area Dispersed does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Cochise Lake Wildlife Viewing Area Dispersed?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.