Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area
Sipe is a former ranch and has agricultural fields, grasslands, pinyon/juniper hillsides, and several reservoirs. The best birding at Sipe is along Rudd Creek and the area around the visitor’s center. A trail along Rudd Creek goes to the national forest boundary. One can cross the fence and follow the old road along the creek. The vegetation changes to ponderosa pine here.
Site Information
Region: Northern
County: Apache
Directions: Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area is about 10 miles from Eagar. From the stoplight in Eagar, drive east on Highway 260 (the road turns south and becomes Highway 191/180). Five miles from the stoplight, at the top of the mesa, turn right at the sign for Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area. The wildlife area is 5 miles from the turnoff on a gravel road.
Latitude: 34.0331
Longitude: -109.2382
Operational Hours: Open all year, dawn til dusk
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Year-round, but best in spring, summer, and fall
Habitats: Grassland, Marsh or Wetland, Lake or Pond, Pinyon-juniper Forest
Know Before You Go
The visitor center and restrooms are closed from mid-October to mid-May.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Clark’s Nutcracker, Montezuma’s Quail, Pinyon Jay, Red-faced Warbler, Woodhouse’s Scrub-jay
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Lesser Goldfinch, Loggerhead Shrike, Ruby-crowned Kinglet , Western Kingbird, Yellow-headed Blackbird
Contact Information
Arizona Game and Fish Department
5000 W. Carefree Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85086
Phone: 928-333-4372
Website: https://www.azgfd.com/location/sipe-white-mountain-wildlife-area/
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L351162
Additional Resources:
White Mountain Audubon Birding Hotspots
