Local Area Attractions Near Picacho / Tucson NW KOA Journey

Hike to the top of ancient-lava Picacho Peak; see Casa Grande ruins Natl. Monument built a thousand years ago by desert people; seek out Ironwood Natl. Monument, Pima Air & Space, Pinal Air Park airplane boneyard, Biosphere, Boyce Thompson arbrtm.

Picacho Peak State Park

Picacho Peak State Park

Picacho Peak is an ancient volcano - and you can hike to the top of it! Bring water and food. Hunter Trail goes straight up. At summit the stark surrounding desert makes a great panorama. Sunset Trail starts around back and follows the ridge line to the saddle. Take Peak Lane (I10 frontage) east from here for 7 miles and turn right - signs to Picacho Peak State Park. $7 flat per vehicle at ranger station.

I10 Exit 219

Wymola, AZ 85145

520-466-3183

Pima Air & Space Museum

Pima Air & Space Museum

  • Over 400 aircraft!
  • $22.50 adult admission
  • Open 9 AM – 5 PM daily
  • Last admittance at 3:00 PM

6000 E Valencia Rd

Tucson, AZ 85756

520-574-0462

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Ironwood Forest National Monument

Ironwood Forest National Monument

Approx. 25 miles from camp - surrounded by BLM - this area is a great escape up into the hills and a boon for rock and silver hounds

Check out nearby SASCO (Southern Arizona Smelting Co.) ruins

Strip maps available at front office!

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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

The amazing 4-story "Great House" (Casa Grande) was built by the ancient Sonoran Desert People using 3,000 tons of caliche (mud). One of the largest prehistoric structures ever built in North America, its purpose remains a mystery! Just 18 miles due north on AZ-87 to Coolidge.

1100 W. Ruins Drive

Coolidge, AZ 85128

520-723-3172

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Lush, 323-acre, 1920s-era state park and arboretum with botanical garden, trails, flora, fauna, creeks...
This is truly a best-of sampler of Arizona's unique features and well worth a day trip!

37615 East Arboretum Way

Superior, AZ 85173

520-689-2723

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Local Area Recreation Near Picacho / Tucson NW KOA Journey

Rooster Cogburn's Ostrich Ranch

Rooster Cogburn's Ostrich Ranch

Open since 1999 when it was just the ostrich to feed. Nowadays, however, there are lots of critters to feed! Joining the ostrich are Miniature Sicilian Donkeys, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Fallow Deer, Peking Ducks, “The Goat Penthouse” and the “Hole in the Wall Gang” featuring Boer Goats, and the all-time favorite Rainbow Lorikeets. Turn left out of campground then right at the stop sign - go 8 miles (until road dead-ends) at Ostrich Ranch.

17599 East Peak Lane

Wiloma, AZ 85141

520-466-3658

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Picacho Peak

Picacho Peak

A state park, Picacho Peak is an ancient lava formation - you can hike to the top of! Bring water and snack. Hunter trail goes straight up. At the top is a panorama of surrounding desert. Sunset Trail is more gradual, along the ridegline. Turn left out of campground, then right at the stop sign - go 7 miles and turn right - signs to Picacho Peak State Park.

Wiloma,

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