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Nogales Ranger District
The Santa Ritas are topped by 9.453 foot Mt. Wrightson, which is surrounded by the 25,260 acre Wilderness area of the same name. Madera Canyon in the Santa Ritas is famous among birdwatchers the world over. A number of Forest roads, including the Madera Canyon Road, provide access to campgrounds, picnic areas, boating and dozens of forest trails.
Pena Blanca Lake, at the edge of the Atascosas, offers developed campgrounds, picnic areas and fishing for stocked and resident species.
The Pajaritos are home to scenic Sycamore Canyon, the 7,420 acre Pajarita Wilderness and a history of mining boomtowns and hardy pioneers.
| Ranger | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Enriquez (District Ranger) |
(520) 761-6002 FAX: (520) 281-2396 |
303 Old Tucson Rd. Nogales, AZ 85621 |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Nogales Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Nogales Ranger District
- Santa Rita Mountains
- Bog Springs Campground
- Madera Canyon Recreation Area
- Tumacacori Mountains
- White Rock Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Nogales Ranger District
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Nogales Ranger District
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Nogales Ranger District
- Pajarito Mountains
- Santa Rita Mountains
- Madera Canyon Recreation Area
- Proctor Road Dispersed Camping
- Tumacacori Mountains
- Red Spring Singletrack
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Nogales Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Nogales Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Nogales Ranger District
- Pajarito Mountains
- Border #45
- Pajarita Wilderness
- Santa Rita Mountains
- Agua Caliente #140
- Armour Spring #71
- Bog Springs #156
- Bog Springs Campground
- Casa Blanca Canyon Trailhead
- Casa Blanca Canyons #161
- Cave Canyon #149
- Crest #144
- Ditch Mountain #137
- Dutch John #91
- East Sawmill Canyon #146
- Florida Canyon #145
- Gardner #143
- Greaterville #79
- Josephine Canyon #133
- Kent Spring #157 Loop
- Little Casa #169
- Madera Canyon Recreation Area
- Madera Nature #88
- Madera Picnic Area and Trailhead
- Mount Wrightson Picnic Area and Trailhead
- Mount Wrightson Wilderness
- Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead
- Old Baldy #372
- Proctor Picnic Area and Trailhead
- Quantrell Mine #141
- Super #134 Loop
- Temporal Gulch #595
- Very Steep/Vault Mine #77
- Walker Basin #136
- Tumacacori Mountains
- Atascosa #100
- Pena Blanca Lake
- Sycamore Canyon #40
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Nogales Ranger District
- Pajarito Mountains
- Border #45
- Pajarita Wilderness
- Santa Rita Mountains
- Agua Caliente #140
- Armour Spring #71
- Bog Springs #156
- Bog Springs Campground
- Casa Blanca Canyon Trailhead
- Casa Blanca Canyons #161
- Cave Canyon #149
- Crest #144
- Ditch Mountain #137
- Dutch John #91
- East Sawmill Canyon #146
- Florida Canyon #145
- Gardner #143
- Greaterville #79
- Josephine Canyon #133
- Kent Spring #157 Loop
- Little Casa #169
- Madera Canyon Recreation Area
- Mount Wrightson Picnic Area and Trailhead
- Mount Wrightson Wilderness
- Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead
- Old Baldy #372
- Quantrell Mine #141
- Super #134 Loop
- Temporal Gulch #595
- Very Steep/Vault Mine #77
- Walker Basin #136
- Tumacacori Mountains
- Atascosa #100
- Sycamore Canyon #40
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Nogales Ranger District
Caving
Areas for Caving at Nogales Ranger District
Target Shooting
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Nogales Ranger District
Visitor Centers
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Nogales Ranger District
- Santa Rita Mountains
- Madera Picnic Area and Trailhead
- Mount Wrightson Picnic Area and Trailhead
- Proctor Picnic Area and Trailhead
- Whipple Picnic Area
- Whitehouse Picnic Area
- Tumacacori Mountains
- Lower Thumb Rock Picnic Area
- Pena Blanca Lake
- Red Rock Picnic Area
- Upper Thumb Rock Picnic Area
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Nogales Ranger District
Scenic Driving
Areas for Scenic Driving at Nogales Ranger District
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Nogales Ranger District