Rock Corral Canyon
Located in the Tumacacori Mountains, this is a very pretty canyon that is better known as Arizona’s Wild Chile Botanical Area. There are no facilities but there are hiking trails. Known for its luxuriant vegetation due to its protection from grazing. Great solitude and striking scenery.
Birds that have been seen here are Elegant Trogon, Western Flycatcher, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet, and Hepatic Tanager.
Site Information
Region: Tucson and Southern
County: Santa Cruz
Directions: The wilderness area can be reached via a short, but rough 2.5 mile dirt road that leads west from the Tumacaori/Carmen Exit #29 on I-19 between Tucson and Nogales. High clearance vehicle is required.
Latitude: 31.554707
Longitude: -111.081964
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: Early Autumn to early Spring
Habitats: Desert, Grassland
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
Rare: Elegant Trogon
Speciality: Broad-billed Hummingbird, Hepatic Tanager, Lucy’s Warbler, Montezuma’s Quail, Northern Beardless Tyrannulet, Painted Redstart, Rufous-winged Sparrow, Varied Bunting
Charismatic: Gila Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Summer Tanager, Verdin
Contact Information
U.S. Forest Service
Coronado National Forest
Nogales Ranger District
303 Old Tucson Rd
Nogales, AZ 85621
Phone: 520-281-2296
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recarea/?recid=74396
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1070018
