Cave Creek Canyon--USFS Visitor Center

Cave Creek Canyon--USFS Visitor Center

Coronado National Forest San Simon, Arizona 85632

Cave Creek Canyon Official Website
Friends of Cave Creek Canyon Hiking webpage
Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory

About this Location

A short distance inside the Forest boundary, there is a Visitor Information Center (open May-August, Fri, Sat & Sun.) to provide you with valuable information, including books, pamphlets, and maps to help you more fully enjoy all that this very special area has to offer.

About Cave Creek Canyon

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Nestled in the Chiricahua Mountains of Southeastern Arizona, 150 miles east of Tucson and 50 miles north of Douglas, is Cave Creek Canyon, a hidden gem with spectacular cliffs, flowing streams, and an abundance of wildlife.

Endowed with magnificent scenery and unparalleled biodiversity, Cave Creek Canyon is truly a special place. Residents and visitors who want to help protect the area now have a chance to do so by joining, volunteering, or contributing to the Friends of Cave Creek Canyon.

As individuals and families, we work closely with Coronado National Forest to support its work and mission in Southeast Arizona. We seek to provide educational opportunities for area residents, visitors, school groups, scientific researchers, and others who cherish the special qualities of our region.

Researchers and scientists claim that Cave Creek Canyon has the richest diversity of wildlife in the U.S. Birding is fine here year-round and especially rewarding in the summer. Many interesting birds from south of the border can be found here in the Chiricahua Mountains.

Notable Trails

Nearby trails include Vista Point and Silver Peak.

Content from Friends of Cave Creek Canyon Hiking webpage, Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory, and Cave Creek Canyon webpage