Brown Canyon Ranch
Brown Canyon Ranch offers a glimpse back in time and ample opportunities for an enjoyable day with the family. Located on the northeastern flanks of the Huachuca Mountains just outside Sierra Vista, this historic site is set in a scenic grassland with oak and juniper trees and panoramic mountain views. Visitors can tour the historic ranch house, have a picnic under shady cottonwood trees, stroll along the pathway around the pond, and hike nearby trails into Miller Peak Wilderness.
Brown Canyon Recreation Opportunity Guide
Brown Canyon Ranch Photo Gallery
General Information
This site is managed in partnership with the Friends of Brown Canyon Ranch. Learn more about the site and volunteer opportunities at https://browncanyonranch.org.
Year-round
The Brown Canyon Ranch House is open from dawn to dusk.
No camping at the parking lot, ranch, or trailhead.
Day Use:
$8 per vehicle per day
$10 per vehicle per week
Day-use: $8 per vehicle
Weekly: $10 per vehicle
Buy a pass online, or purchase a pass on site with cash or check. Proof of payment, or a valid Coronado National Forest Annual Pass or Interagency (America the Beautiful) Pass, including the Annual, Senior, Access, or Military Pass, must be displayed on the driver's side of vehicle dashboard. Learn more about accepted passes.
Pets are permitted, but must be leashed at Brown Canyon Ranch. Please pick up pet waste.
Address: 4070 South Avenida Saracino, Hereford, AZ 85615
Phone: (520) 378-0311
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 31.47027778
Longitude: -110.2991667
Elevation
5,056 feet
Directions
Drive 6 miles south of Sierra Vista on AZ Highway 92 to Ramsey Canyon Road. Turn right (west) on Ramsey Canyon Road and continue for 2.1 miles to Forest Service Road 5736 on the right (north) side of the road. Parking here is free, but requires a 0.8-mile walk to reach the ranch and trailhead, or you can park at the Brown Canyon Ranch day-use fee parking area and the official trailhead for Brown Canyon #115.
Travel Considerations
A dirt road leads to Brown Canyon Ranch. Passable with a standard clearance vehicle.
Parking
A day-use fee or accepted pass is required to park at Brown Canyon Ranch. There is a free parking area off Ramsey Canyon Road at the turnoff to Brown Canyon Ranch, approximately 1 mile from the Ranch.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
No drinking water is available at Brown Canyon Ranch. Bring plenty with you.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
The large parking area accommodates trailers, and a horse trough is available for watering animals.
