Arizona State Parks

A panoramic view of the southern Arizona desert while peering through crimson topped ocotillos.

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Park Location and Directions

Sonoita Creek Park Map

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Park Map shows you an overview of the Natural Area, with topographic features.

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Elevation

3750 ft

GPS Coordinates to park entrance

Decimal Degrees (WGS84)
Latitude: 31.488224
Longitude: -110.853724

Degrees, Minutes & Seconds
Latitude: N31 29 17
Longitude: W110 51 13

GPS
Latitude: N 31 29.293
Longitude: W 110 51.223

UTM 12N
X: 513893
Y: 3483721

About Sonoita Creek State Natural Area

Sonoita Creek State Natural Area is located in Santa Cruz County downstream from Patagonia Lake State Park along lower Sonoita Creek, a perennial tributary of the Santa Cruz River. The area supports uncommon plant species and a high diversity of birds and other wildlife. The area has a great diversity of wildlife species stemming from the aquatic and riparian habitats, associated perennial water sources, and upland habitats. This includes 36 species of reptile and amphibians, 106 species of identified birds, 49 species of damsel and dragonflies, over 130 butterfly species, and five species of bats among the many mammal species. The natural area is also home to the federally listed Gila Topminnow and was designated as an Important Bird Area. The Sonoita Creek State Natural Area is a riparian and upland area of nearly 10,000 acres.

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