Vulture Mountain Recreation Area Roads
Project #: TT0491
Project Description
The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), in cooperation with the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), is underway with construction of Phase 1 of a multiphase project for the Vulture Mountains Recreational Area adjacent to Vulture Mine Road and south of Wickenburg.
This project will improve access to and amenities within the County Park, with roadway improvements on Vulture Mine Road and within the park grounds.
Phase 1 includes constructing two new bridges, realigning Vulture Mine Road near the park entrance, building new park entry stations and roadways, and installing utilities.
Please note: Several of the current staging areas, recreation areas and trails will be closed to hikers, equestrians, vehicles, and campers during construction.
To view/download the revised Vulture Trailhead access map, click here.
Public Exhibits
Town of Wickenburg Council Meeting December 5, 2022
Additional Information
For more information about Vulture Mountains Recreation Area, please visit:
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department:
https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/
Bureau of Land Management:
https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/80163/510
https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-issues-vulture-mountains-recreation-lease-maricopa-county
For information about Title VI, please visit our information page.
| Phase | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 | FY27 | Total Forecasted Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoping | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Design | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Construction | $23,139,000 | $1,024,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,163,000 |
| Totals |
Project Info
Scoping Schedule: 2015-2016
Design Schedule: 2016-2022
Construction Schedule: 2022-2023
Project Phase
Current Phase: Construction