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Recreation Region: Chiricahua Mountains

Cave Creek Canyon

General Information

Year Around

None

Getting There

Directions

From Tucson, take I-10 east for 139 miles (you’ll cross the New Mexico border). Turn right (south) on US 80 and drive 28 miles, then turn right (west) 7 miles into Portal. From Douglas, take US 80 approximately 50 miles east toward Rodeo, New Mexico. Two miles past Rodeo, turn left (west) on the road to Portal. From Portal, drive south on Forest Road 42 for 9 miles to the Paradise turnoff. Turn right on FR 42B and continue 3 miles to Paradise. Turn right (still FR 42B) and drive 5 miles back to Portal.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 8th, 2025