Presidio Santa Cruz Terrenate

This fortress is the most intact survivor of what was once a network of similar defensive sites built by the Spanish. There is also the ghost town of Fairbank, about 3 miles from the Presidio trailhead along AZ 82.

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Activities

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BIKING
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HIKING
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HORSEBACK RIDING
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WILDLIFE VIEWING

Geographic Coordinates

31.7509224, -110.2020216

Directions

Take I-10 east from Tucson to AZ 90. Go south 20 miles to AZ 82. Go east 9 miles to Kellar Road, then 2 miles north to the parking lot.

Fees

Day use throughout the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area is free; you don't need a permit.

You must have a permit for overnight backcountry camping. Permit fees are $2 per person per night. You may have a campfire only in designated areas. Camping is limited to seven consecutive nights in any one location, unless otherwise authorized.

Commercial operators must secure special authorization prior to their planned visit.