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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 |