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CAMPING AND PICNICKING RECREATION
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You’ll find oak-shaded picnic tables a short distance
from Peña Blanca Lake at Red Rock Picnic Area. This
area is across the lake from the most popular facilities:
the boat launch ramp, the lodge, and boat rental, so it is
a bit away from the area of heaviest use. There are days,
however, when even this out-of-the-way spot can be quite
crowded.
Picnic sites at Red Rock are located in a small, grassy,
oak-dotted valley at the end of a graveled road. A short
walk leads to the lake and the well-used trail that follows
its shore line almost all the way around. If you like to
fish, you’ll be interested to know that the lake holds
bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish. During the cool months
of the year it is stocked with trout. If you like to birdwatch,
this is a good place to do that, too. It offers a number
of species of hummingbirds and warblers (in season), in addition
to a variety of waterfowl. If picturesque scenery is what
you’re after, that’s provided by the bluffs and
mountains that surround the lake.
Tables at Red Rock are a short walk downhill from the parking
area, so be sure you don’t pack in anything you don’t
want to pack out. No garbage service is provided.
Location: 68 miles south of Tucson and 11 miles northwest
of Nogales near picturesque Peña Blanca Lake.
Access: Turn west off Interstate 19 approximately 8
miles north of Nogales at the Peña Blanca/Ruby Road (AZ
Hwy 289) exit. Follow this road about 8.5 miles to Forest
Road 39D in the Peña Blanca Recreation Area. Turn
right (north) on this road and drive a short distance to
the picnic area parking lot.
Elevation: 4,000'
Season: April 1 through November 1.
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Facilities: |
| Close to Peña Blanca Lake (closed Fall 2008) |
10 sites with tables and fire grills |
| Fishing/boating |
Toilets |
| Wildlife watching (birds and more) |
No water |
| Tree-shaded sites |
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| Hiking trail |
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Fee: None.
Notes:
No trailers allowed. Pets must be on a leash.
Pack and saddle stock are not permitted in picnic area.
Firewood is not available. Bring your own wood or bring
charcoal or a camp stove for cooking.
Some supplies are available at the Peña Blanca Lodge.
Nearest medical facilities and additional supplies are in
Nogales.
There is a paved boat launch ramp at the lake. Only electric
trolling motors are permitted.
A valid Arizona fishing license is required. Arizona Game
and Fish Department rules and regulations apply.
Bring an extra garbage bag or two. You’ll want to leave
this outstanding area in as good or even a little better
condition than you found it.
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