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Calabasas

Calabasas is located near Nogales in the Coronado National Forest, featuring rugged terrain with a mix of desert and forest landscapes. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, offering varied conditions for camping. Nearby attractions include the Patagonia Lake State Park and the historic Tumacácori National Historical Park, providing opportunities for exploration and learning.

Description

National Forest

Coronado National Forest

Overview

Calabasas Group Campground is a place for groups of up to 250 people to enjoy scenery and privacy in a remote, natural setting. Weddings, family reunions and other social gatherings are especially popular during winter due to pleasant seasonal temperatures, yet it is open year-round. Calabasas is situated in Coronado National Forest in southern Arizona, home to a variety of ecosystems and recreation opportunities. It is located a short distance off Ruby Road near Pe__a Blanca Lake, 67 miles south of Tucson and 14 miles northwest of Nogales, Arizona.

Recreation

A major attraction at Calabasas Group Site is nearby Pe__a Blanca Lake. The 45-acre, man-made lake provides birding, boating and fishing opportunities year-round. Anglers can try for rainbow trout, bass, sunfish, crappie and catfish. Groups also enjoy picnicking in the camping area, hiking or mountain biking on area trails or visiting historic sites.

Natural Features

Campsites within the group area are spread out among a stand of oak trees within a shallow, grassy valley. A few well-worn pathways lead to low hilltops in the area where visitors will find good views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. Calabasas sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The Coronado National Forest covers 1.78 million acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 to 10,720 feet in 12 widely scattered mountain ranges or "sky islands" that rise dramatically from the desert floor, supporting plant communities as biologically diverse as those encountered on a trip from Mexico to Canada.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors can take an educational day trip to Tumac__cori National Historical Park, which protects three Spanish colonial mission ruins, and Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, which preserves the ruins of the oldest Spanish Presidio site in Arizona. The border town, Nogales, is also close by. Tumac__cori National Historical Park

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Location

Calabasas is located in Arizona

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Directions

From Tucson, Arizona, take I-19 south for about 56 miles. Exit onto AZ 289 (Exit 12). Turn right (west) onto AZ Highway 289 (Ruby Road) and continue to the Pe Blanca Recreational Area. From Nogales, Arizona, take I-19 north for about 4.4 miles. Exit onto AZ 289 (Exit 12). Turn left (west) onto AZ Highway 289 (Ruby Road) and continue to the Pena Blanca Recreational Area.

Address

303 Old Tucson Road
Nogales, AZ 85621

Coordinates

31.385 N
111.0519444 W

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    Calabasas allows vehicles up to 22 feet.

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