Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area
This wildlife area, owned by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, consists of nearly 800 acres of various habitats nestled in the scenic foothills of the Pinaleños Mountains below Mt. Graham. The wildlife area hosts a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and camping at designated areas. Besides birds, many other wildlife also frequent these habitats and the site’s several ponds are a big attraction for birds and other animals during the warmer months. Wintering bald eagles are known to visit the site’s ponds.
Site Information
Region: Tucson and Southern
County: Graham
Directions: Located on the northside of Pinaleno mountains in Graham County, seven miles south of Pima, AZ, at 2002 South Cluff Ranch Road. Take Hwy 70 West to Pima, turn South on Main Street, follow the signs to Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area. The Wildlife Area is located along Ash Creek in Graham County, about 7 miles south of the town of Pima.
Latitude: 32.819958
Longitude: -109.846583
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Spring, Summer, Fall
Habitats: Agriculture or Cropland, Lake or Pond, Pine-oak Forest, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Acorn Woodpecker, Gray Hawk, Mexican Jay, Yellow-billed Cuckoo
Charismatic: Gambel’s Quail, Greater Roadrunner
Contact Information
Arizona Game and Fish Department
2002 South Cluff Ranch Road
Pima, AZ
Phone: 928-485-9430
Website: https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/viewing/wheretogo/cluff/
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L351763
Additional Resources:
Coronado National Forest - Safford Ranger District
