Hiking and Camping!
The mountains and dirt roads around Tubac offer hikers numerous
opportunities to experience the desert up close. Summer temps
sometimes exceed 100°, so always bring plenty of water.
In Tubac, all camping is at the Tubac Trailer Tether.
 Anza
Trail -- Depending on your point-of-view, the Anza
Trail begins at either the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
or the Tumacacori National Historic Park. Either way, the 3.2
mile trek between parks takes the hiker through a rare and vibrant
desert riparian region. The trail is mostly level with a few
traverses across the Santa Cruz River that occasionally result
in a wet foot. There is no shuttle service between the two parks,
so bring two cars if you want to make it a one-way hike.
Madera Canyon -- Scenic high desert vistas
surround Tubac, and the highest of these is nearby Mount Wrightson,
accessible through Madera Canyon.
Besides numerous trails of varying degrees of difficulty, Madera
Canyon offers camping and Bed & Breakfast accommodations.
Patagonia Lake -- Though not exactly in Tubac,
we mention Patagonia Lake State Park because it's just a short
1 hour drive. The lake offers boating, full RV hookups, and
desert access hiking.
Picnicking-- The picnic grounds adjacent to
the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park are an excellent spot
to enjoy a break. The tables are at the Anza Trail trailhead.
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