Rio Rico, Arizona Travel Information

Nogales Area Campgrounds Nogales is best known as the entrance to Mexico and the city of Nogales, Sonora. But campers and recreationists have opportunities here, too. The beautiful grass and oak uplands of the Atacosa Mountai... Nogales, AZ

Santa Cruz County including Green Valley and Nogales, Arizona Mexico is only about an hour’s drive south from Tucson, and to get there you pass through the tail end of Pima County into Santa Cruz County, an area with an oxcart load of history and rustic charm. T... Nogales, AZ

Tubac, Tumacacori National Monument, Sasabe & Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico This day is filled with arts and crafts and great shopping. It’s not recommended for non-shoppers, but anyone with even a passing interest in local art and native culture will find it very enjoyable. ... Nogales, AZ

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Patagonia & Arivaca Lakes (Distance: 6.5 mi) For southern Arizona bass, bluegill, and crappie fishing, these small lakes not far from Tucson are ideal for fly rodders. Patagonia Lake is 265 acres in size and makes a great little fishing escape. ...

Arivaca, AZ - Fly-Fishing - length:unknown

Sonoita Creek Trail (Distance: 7.5 mi) Patagonia Lake State Park is nestled between the rolling hills of the Patagonia and Santa Rita Mountains. It was the first major natural area designated by the state of Arizona, made possible by the d...

Tucson, AZ - Hiking - length:1.2 mi

Cumero Canyon–Three R Canyon Trail (Distance: 8.4 mi) This pleasant trail winds along the western side of the Patagonia Mountains and offers beautiful views of the mountains as well as good backcountry camping opportunities. Both ends of the trail cross ...

Nogales, AZ - Off-Highway Drives - length:9 mi

Atascosa Lookout Trail (Distance: 11.5 mi) Although short and steep, the hike up to the Atascosa Lookout is well worth the effort. This 6,249-foot vantage point commands a view as spectacular as any found in southern Arizona, and the elevation...

Nogales, AZ - Hiking - length:5 mi

Sycamore Canyon (Distance: 11.5 mi) A wilderness route along a permanent stream that penetrates the Pajarita Mountains. This wilderness route follows Sycamore Canyon downstream into the heart of the Pajarita Wilderness. It involves trav...

Nogales, AZ - Hiking - length:11.6 mi

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Rio Rico Rio Rico Resort & Country Club Public, 18 holes 7119 yards, par 72 1.4 miles from center of Rio Rico, Arizona

Palo Duro Creek Palo Duro Creek Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6923 yards, par 72 6.3 miles from center of Rio Rico, Arizona

Kino Springs Kino Springs Country Club Public, 18 holes 6445 yards, par 72 9.7 miles from center of Rio Rico, Arizona

Otero 9 Tubac Golf Resort Public, 9 holes 6533 yards, par 71 11.2 miles from center of Rio Rico, Arizona

Rancho 9 Tubac Golf Resort Public, 9 holes 6533 yards, par 71 11.2 miles from center of Rio Rico, Arizona

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