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Natural Attractions and State Parks

Kartchner Caverns
Park facilities include: Guided cave tours, Discovery Center, interactive displays, 62 camp sites with electric hookups, hiking and walking trails.
Located nine miles south of I-10, off State Hwy 90, exit 302 azstateparks.com/Parks/KACA/index.html
520-586-CAVE

The park includes cave tours, a butterfly garden, trail rides, picnic in the park, camping, desert tortoise exhibit, sundial, and cowboy cookouts. There are also special tours which require reservations.
16721 E. Old Spanish Trail Vail, AZ 85641
520-647-PARK (7275)
 
Catalina State Park
This park has campgrounds with 120 sites. They have grills, picnic tables, water and electric hook ups. The park also has trails for hiking, bicycling, backpacking and equestrian use.
The park is located on State Hwy. 77 (Oracle Road) at mile marker 81, just 9 miles north of Tucson and 6 miles north of Ina Road.
azstateparks.com/Parks/CATA/index.html
520-628-5798
 
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
This museum is a zoo, natural history museum, and botanical garden all in one place
2021 N Kinney Rd Tucson AZ 85743
520-883-2707
  
International Wildlife Museum
The museum highlights over 400 species of insects, mammals and birds from around the globe.
Located off of I-10 exit 257. Turn west and the park is located approximately 5 miles on the right after the mountains.
520-629-0100

Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley
The southernmost ski area in the United States.
10300 Ski Run Road
Mt. Lemmon, AZ 85619
520-576-1321

Nature Conservancy Ramsey Canyon
The Preserve features a Visitor Center with interpretive exhibits, a Nature Center, and book store. Guided walks are conducted every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
90 Miles SE of Tucson, near Sierra Vista Exit #302 from I-10
520-378-2785
  
Oracle State Park
Educational park with 15 miles of hiking, picnic area, child nature programs, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
3820 Wildlife Drive, Oracle Arizona 85623
520-896-2425

Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
Here lies some of the richest of the remaining riparian (streamside) habitat in the region. It is one of a few remaining permanent streams.Located 60 miles southeast of Tucson. Take I-10 to Rt. 83 to Sonoita. In the town of Sonoita , turn west on Highway 82 to Patagonia . In Patagonia , turn west on 4th Avenue . Turn south on Pennsylvania , cross the creek, and go about 1 mile to the entrance.
520-394-2400

Picacho Peak State Park
This park has hiking trails, camping, grills and ramadas.
located off I-10, on exit 219; 60 miles south of Phoenix, and 40 miles north of Tucson
520-466-3183
 
Roper Lake State Park
This park includes hot springs, camping, cabins, trails and fishing.
Located off U.S. Route 191, six miles south of Safford azstateparks.com/Parks/ROLA/index.html
928-428-6760 

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
This park has picnicking, hiking, equestrian trails, and shuttle bus tours.
Located in northeast Tucson on Sabino Canyon Rd
520-749-1900

Saguaro National Park
Park includes scenic drives, bird watching, photography, hiking, guided walks and camping.
Located on the East and West sides of Tucson
2700 North Kinney Road Tucson, AZ 85743
520-733-5153
  
Tohono Chul
This park has gardens, trails, tours, art exhibits, and a tea room.
7366 N. Paseo del Norte
520-742-6455 
 
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Contains 16 gardens, classes and tours
2150 N Alvernon
520-326-255
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