Madera Canyon Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
canyon in the northwestern face of the Santa Rita Mountains in Pima and Santa Cruz counties in Arizona, United States
About Madera Canyon
Madera Canyon has campsites, picnic areas, and miles of hiking trails. Madera Canyon is part of the Coronado National Forest, which costs $5 for a day permit, or $10 for a week permit. Madera Canyon is located in the Santa Rita Mountains, which is one of the largest of the Madrean Sky Islands. The canyon and its immediate surroundings are therefore home to wide variety of flora and fauna, ranging from cactus covered desert in the lower reaches of the canyon to aspen and fir forest on Mount Wrightson. With fifteen species of hummingbirds, elegant trogon, sulphur-bellied flycatcher, black-capped gnatcatcher, flame-colored tanager, 36 species of wood warblers, and over 256 species of birds documented in total, Madera Canyon is rated the third best birding destination in the United States. Oth
Where to Stay in Madera Canyon
- 🏨Bog Springs Campground
- 🏨Chuparosa Inn Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Kent Springs Cabin
- 🏨Madera Kubo B&B
- 🏨Santa Rita Lodge
Madera Canyon Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: