b'Town Of Nothing, Arizonacampsites, 1 group site, and 2 day-was established in 1977 by Richarduse sites featuring shaded picnic "Buddy" Kenworthy, and is locatedtables, fire rings with grates, and west of Bagdad at milepost 148 ongrills at the group site and day-the Joshua Forest Scenic Parkway.use area. Flush toilet facilities are The staunch citizens of Nothingprovided at 2 different locations in are full of hope, faith, and believe inthe campground as well as 1 dump the work ethic. Thru-the-years-thesestation. Although water hookups are dedicated people had faith in Nothing,not available at campsites, drinking hoped for Nothing, worked at Nothing,water is provided a various locations for Nothing. Nothing has frequently beenthroughout the campground. noted on lists of unusual place names.The area, while desolate during The Burro Creekthe warm summer months, givesWHERE TO EAT Recreation Site isway to cooler temperatures fromUnbeknownst to many, this speck on the map situated along BurroOctober through April and providesthat primarily serves as a thoroughfare for Creek within a veryexceptional opportunities forweary travelers, is also home to some amazing scenic Sonoran Deserthunting, off-highway vehicle use,restaurants. These two are definitely worth a stop canyon at an elevation ofwildlife watching, photography,on your journey.1,960 feet. This peacefulsightseeing, and a variety of area has long been aother dispersed recreationalThe Diner on Main can only be described as favorite stop of travelersopportunities. 928-718-3700 a blast from the past. Black and white checkered on nearby Highway 93. Visitors here are invariablyWHERE TO STAYbuilding with a chrome roof will take you half a fascinated with theCopper Sheet Motel century back in time. Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. 103 contrast between the deepRooms are $75 per night andMain Street. 928-633-2131.blue pools and tree-linedspace is usually limited, call banks of Burro Creek, and thethe Bagdad Townsite officeCopper Country Bar & Grill has wonderful saguaro-studded hills and cliffsat 928-633-6001 in advance. comfort food and cold beer. Upbeat and lively of its desert setting. The Burrowithout getting too rowdy. It\'s a perfect place Creek Campground is situatedHidden Oasis RV Parkfor families to stop and enjoy a good meal on along the 57 mile Burro CreekStop offers nightly, weeklythe road. 901 N Lindahl Road. 928-633-5856. in a transition zone betweenand, monthly stays. Wi-Fi,CopperCountryBarAndGrill.comthe upper reaches of the scenic33 sites, showers. Enjoy Sonoran Desert and lowerbreakfast, lunch, or dinnerreaches of the scenic Mojaveat the Cool Water Desert. The campground offersCaf. 17653 S. Hwy 93, visitors a variety of sceneryWikieup. 928-765-2341. including saguaro-studdedHiddenOasisRV.comcliffs along steep canyon walls that contrast Burro Creeks dense vegetationDazzo\'s Countryand flowing waters that form deep pools of water justStore & RV Park features 30 plus sites with new adjacent to the campground. To enhance the visitorshowers, laundry facilities, and propane. Large giftexperience, the campground features a Watchableshop. Restaurant features Chicago style food.Wildlife Exhibit and an Interpretive Desert Garden17715 US-93, Wikieup, 928- 765-2243. as well as access to Burro Creek via hiking trails fromDazzosDesertOasis.comthe campground. The creek offers opportunities for rock hounding, wading, and wildlife viewing especially for birding with a wide-array of raptors and other species of birds. Access to the campground is provided by a 1.25 mile paved road from U.S. Highway 93 at mile post 140.2. The campground offers visitors 23 individual ArizonaRealCountry.com September 2020 25'