Ajo Way to Kinney Road, turn right on Gates Pass Rd.

About the Park

Tucson Mountain Park is a 20,000 acre Sonoran Desert natural preserve located a few miles west of Tucson. Tucson Mountain Park contains one of the most magnificent saguaro forests in the world. Hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, picnicking, and camping are some of the recreational opportunities within this desert park. Park hours are 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Other recreational opportunities and facilities are Tucson Mountain Park Archery, Rifle, and Pistol Ranges, Gilbert Ray Campground, Gates Pass, scenic views, wildlife viewing opportunities, visitors' center, restrooms, drinking water.

Recreation Areas

There are three picnic areas within the park: Juan Santa Cruz, Ironwood, and Brown Mountain. Amenities available at the picnic areas are tables, ramadas, and grills.
Gates Pass Overlook is a popular observation location. It offers an excellent opportunity to view and photograph spectacular sunsets.
Also found within the boundaries of TMP are the renowned Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Old Tucson Studios, and the Sonoran Anthropod Studies Institute(SASI).

Tucson Mountain Park Management Plan Report May 2008 (PDF 24MB)

Tucson Mountain Park Management Plan Background Report (PDF 42MB)

Tucson Mountain Park Public Meeting Handout from February 28, 2008 (PDF 416KB)