The Cochise Stronghold

Ndé Bikéeyá is situated in the East Cochise Stronghold Canyon of the Dragoon Mountains, on the west side of the former Chiricahua Apache Reservation. This canyon was the last encampment of the Chiricahua Apache before their tribe was relocated to San Carlos in 1876.



Powerful Mountains
Abundant Wildlife

Former Reservation View
View across former Chiricahua Reservation to Chiricahua Mountains
Prickly Pear
Traditional Chiricahua Apache Food
Breathaking Boulders
Apache name for Stronghold "Tse á" Round Rocks
Mighty Oaks
"Cheis" in Apache.
Said to be origin of Cochise's name
Mountains and Water
Desert Blooms