 Here's a welcome sign posted by the US Department of Agriculture.
This rugged area served as a natural fortress and hideout for apache indians of the Chiricahua clan led by Cochise.
He was born in these Dragoon Mountains about 1815. From 1860 to 1872 the Cochise band battled the US Cavalry because of the handling of an incident at Apache Pass about 30 miles east of here.
It is believed that Cochise was buried smoewhere in the Stronghold.
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 There are two spots where running water is run over the road rather than under it. While I didn't have a problem crossing here, you might want to be careful during the summer storm season. |
 Here you see a typical camping spot. A parking area, fire ring, grill, and concrete picnic table.
No water, hook-ups, or on site staff. |
 The local information boards with maps and a pay station. Tours of a local building are closed, the water system is closed, and fees are $5.00 for parking or picnicking, $10.00 for camping. Subject to change. |
 There are two trails here. There's a short nature trail with interpretive signs along the way.
There's also the Cochise Trail, 4.5 miles one way, that goes to the
4-wheel drive road (FR 688) into West Stronghold Canyon on the west side of the Dragoons. On the way you pass some wonderful views and hideouts for the Apache Indians. |
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