North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness Area

Awesome spot. I traveled in farther then necessary, but it was worth the extra beating my truck. Stock F150 4wd. The roads are ruff and rocky. The side by sides have basically made it impossible for any larger rigs to get deeper into the hills because of running aggressive and creating DEEP ruts especially in corners. If you are confident and can maintain " high side" of the ruts its possible to make it farther into the interior. I suggest it. The noise of route 85 disappears and the veiw is spectacular. Phoenix light pollution is noticeable but still offered a nice view of the night sky. Buckeye to the north about 15 miles offers all things needed. Walmart ect. To the south just off Int. 8 offers a Pilot travel center and a Loves. The Pilot is a couple miles up the road but worth the extra effort. The Loves is absolutely crazy with limited parking and traffic. The Pilot is a great place with plenty of parking and room for bigger rigs to fuel and if needed, offers laundry and Awesome clean showers. There are dump stations as well. Stayed for two weeks and enjoyed all the hikes and solitude. There are places for you big riggers but 85 is pretty noisy.