Whipple Picnic Area
Area Status: Open
Picnic area on the Nogales Ranger District
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Sun up to sundown. No overnight camping. |
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Reservations: | First come first served. |
Area Amenities: |
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Fees: | None |
Open Season: | Year-round |
Restrictions: | All pets must be on a leash. |
Closest Towns: | Tubac with approximately 16 miles south of I-19. The nearest medical facilities and supplies are at Green Valley. |
Water: | Drinking water is available. |
Restroom: | Yes |
Operated By: | Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory |
Information Center: | 670 Mt. Hopkins Rd, Amado, AZ, 85645 (520) 879-4407 |
General Information
Accessibility:Picnic sites and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Directions:
Exit 48 off Interstate 19-S, turn west towards Frontage road then right on Elephant Head for about a mile make a right turn on S. Mount Hopkins rd. for seven miles. This is a paved road.
Activities
Picnicking
No. of Sites | 3 |
Alerts & Warnings
- Web maintenance 2/14-2/17: Please refer to social media for emergency info
- Bighorn Sheep Closure Order 03-05-05-25-003
- Día feriado federal: las oficinas cerrarán el lunes 17 de febrero
- Federal Holiday: offices closed Monday, Feb. 17. Visitor centers remain open
- Sabino and Bear Canyon Closure Order 03-05-03-25-002
- Carr Canyon Seasonal Closure 03-05-03-25-001