Madera Nature Trail #88
Trailheads Madera Picnic Area and Trailhead Drive there · Mount Wrightson Picnic Area and Trailhead Drive there · Proctor Picnic Area and Trailhead Drive there
Madera Picnic Area and Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
<div>Day-use: $8 per vehicle</div> <div>Weekly: $10 per vehicle</div> <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74388">Buy a pass online</a>, or purchase a pass on-site with cash or check. Proof of payment, or a valid Coronado National Forest Annual Pass or Interagency (America the Beautiful) Pass, including the Annual, Senior, Access, or Military Pass, must be displayed on the driver's side of the vehicle dashboard. <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/coronado/passes-permits/recreation">Learn more about accepted passes.</a>
The Madera Canyon Picnic Area, with 11 individual sites, sprawls along the bank of Madera Creek and offers an excellent place for wildlife viewing and for families to enjoy the beauty of the canyon. The Madera Nature Trail #88 passes through the picnic area, allowing easy access to this creekside trail. This trailhead can also be used to access the Dutch John Trail #91 and Bog Springs Trail #156 on the east side of the road.
A variety of wildlife frequents this picnic area. Always observe wildlife from a distance, for their safety and yours, and never feed wild animals. Please pick up all trash, including food scraps, and dispose of it properly in the bear-proof trash bins.
Restrictions Weapons may not be discharged within the boundaries. Day-use area from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. No overnight camping.
Proctor Picnic Area and Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
<div>Day-use: $8 per vehicle</div> <div>Weekly: $10 per vehicle</div> <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74388">Buy a pass online</a>, or purchase a pass on-site with cash or check. Proof of payment, or a valid Coronado National Forest Annual Pass or Interagency (America the Beautiful) Pass, including the Annual, Senior, Access, or Military Pass, must be displayed on the driver's side of the vehicle dashboard. <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/coronado/passes-permits/recreation">Learn more about accepted passes.</a> · reservation required · season Year-round to
Proctor Picnic Area and Trailhead lies at the entrance to Madera Canyon. The site offers panoramic views of the Santa Rita Mountains and surrounding grasslands. Visitors can have a picnic under a shade ramada, visit the interpretive ramada to learn about the plants and wildlife in the area, and enjoy a walk along the Madera Nature Trail #88 . All facilities at this site are accessible to visitors with disabilities.
A Visitor Information Station at the Proctor parking area, run by Friends of Madera Canyon volunteers, is usually open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays year-round. Hours are typically 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from April through September and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from October through March.
Restrictions Day use only. No overnight camping. No trailers. Pets must be on leash.