White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area: hunting rules and access
White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area is 2,860 acres, measured from AZGFD's boundary, in game management unit 1, Apache County, AZGFD Region 1. AZGFD's rule for hunting here: "Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318."
Data updated October 2026. Rules: AZGFD's wildlife area layer. Boundary: AZGFD. Hunts: AZGFD's 2026 booklets.
National forestState trust landAZGFD landCity, county and otherWhite Mountain Grasslands Wildlife AreaUnit lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 2,860 acres (measured from AZGFD's boundary) |
|---|---|
| Units | Unit 1 |
| AZGFD region | Region 1, Pinetop |
| County | Apache |
| Hunting | Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. |
| Camping | No overnight public camping. |
| Nearest towns | Springerville (4 mi), Eagar (4 mi) and Greer (7 mi) |
What are the rules on White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area?
AZGFD lists 5 rules for the area:
- No open fires.
- No overnight public camping.
- Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads only, except as permitted under R12-4-110(G). This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.
- Posted portions closed to public entry.
- Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318.
From AZGFD's wildlife area layer. R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, named in the rules, are the Commission's rules on lawful methods and seasons. Posted signs on the ground and AZGFD's current regulations come first.
What is White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area?
On June 25, 1999, the Cross L Ranch, consisting of 1,713 deeded acres, was purchased by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (Department).
AZGFD's description of the area, from its wildlife area detail layer (2016). Acres quoted in AZGFD's text can differ from the measured size above.
Which hunts include White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area's unit?
Unit 1: AZGFD's 2026 lists have 20 elk hunts, 2 deer hunts and 2 pronghorn hunts that include it, each for the whole hunt area, not the wildlife area alone.
| Unit | Area acres in the unit | Elk hunts | Deer hunts | Pronghorn hunts | Public land in the unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | 2,860 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 91.1% |
How do you get to White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area?
From Eagar, drive west on State Highway 260 about five miles to the junction of the road to the Springerville transfer station at milepost 391.4. Follow the paved road north, then west .6 les to the southwest corner of the first hill.
Highways within 8 miles: US 60, US 180, US 191, AZ 261 and AZ 373. Nearest towns: Springerville (4 miles), Eagar (4 miles), Greer (7 miles) and Nutrioso (14 miles). AZGFD names Eagar as the nearby city. Vehicles: Motorized vehicle travel permitted on designated roads only, except as permitted under R12-4-110(G). This subsection does not apply to Department authorized vehicles or law enforcement, fire response, or other emergency vehicles.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area?
Open to all hunting in season as permitted under R12-4-304 and R12-4-318. That is AZGFD's rule for the area; seasons and permits follow the regulations for Unit 1.
Can you camp on White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area?
AZGFD's rule: "No overnight public camping."
Which unit is White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area in?
All of it is in Unit 1.
What town is near White Mountain Grasslands Wildlife Area?
Springerville (4 miles), Eagar (4 miles) and Greer (7 miles), by straight-line distance from the area's boundary.
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Where these facts come from
- Rules and boundary: AZGFD wildlife areas; description and nearby city: AZGFD wildlife area details (2016).
- Hunts: AZGFD's 2026 booklets. Surrounding public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee managers).
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
FilledTag is not part of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Numbers are copied from AZGFD's published reports or measured from AZGFD and USGS maps; nothing here is estimated by FilledTag. AZGFD's regulations are the final word on every rule.