Turkey Creek

Overview

Turkey Creek is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Pima, Arizona. A graded county road provides access to the east Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness boundary. Creek crossings and seasonal road conditions may necessitate high-clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicles. Winter and summer flooding make the road impassable to all vehicles. Call ahead for road information.

Things to Do at Turkey Creek

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Turkey Creek include:

Nearby Activities

Auto Touring
Camping
Hiking
Observation Site
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

To reach Turkey Creek, drive 15 miles northwest of Safford on Highway 70. Turn west on Aravaipa-Klondyke Road and go approximately 45 miles, passing through the town of Klondyke and The Nature Conservancy's Aravaipa Canyon Preserve, to the eastern boundary of the Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness. From there, continue on the road, which turns left up Turkey Creek.

GPS Coordinates: 32.87500000000000, -110.38860000000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: (928) 348-4400

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Additional Information

Turkey Creek

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