State park

San Rafael State Natural Area

San Rafael State Natural Area is a state park in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.

San Rafael State Natural Area map

San Rafael State Natural Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

What to see

  • Feature San Rafael Valley grassland Native grass prairie and rolling hills at the headwaters of the Santa Cruz River
  • Feature Huachuca Water Umbel habitat Endangered plant species in the river area per agency site
  • Historic site San Rafael Ranch historic district National Register ranch complex; not open for general visitation

Public lands next to San Rafael State Natural Area

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.