Honeybee Canyon
Honeybee Canyon offers birders a great opportunity to see the birds of the Arizona Uplands subdivision of the Sonoran Desert. The majestic saguaros, ocotillos, and other desert vegetation offer a variety of birds accessible on the park’s three miles of hiking trails. The park also offers cultural resources, such as petroglyphs and a rock dam.
Good shaded sitting and picnic areas in the ramadas.
Site Information
Region: Tucson and Southern
County: Pima
Directions: Parking lot is on the south side of Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Hiking trails may be difficult to follow. The dam trail loop goes left from the parking area and continues under the dam and back to parking area. The Petroglyph Trail is an out and back that goes past the petroglyphs and through a sandy wash.
Latitude: 32.457495
Longitude: -110.964988
Operational Hours: Other
Other Operational Hours: Open daily 6am -10pm
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Winter offers cooler temperatures, but birding can be good all year
Habitats: Desert
Know Before You Go
Summer temperatures are hot. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, hiking shoes, and a hat. Watch for venomous reptiles from March - October.
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: Gilded Flicker, Lucy’s Warbler, Pyrrhuloxia, Rufous-winged Sparrow
Charismatic: Gambel’s Quail
Contact Information
City of Oro Valley
Parks and Recreation
10555 N. La Cañada Drive
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Phone: 520-299-5050
Website: https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/Government/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks/Honey-Bee-Canyon-Park
Email: recreation@orovalleyaz.gov
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L927284
