Ghost Town
Pima County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Coronado National Forest historic mining and ranch headquarters of the Santa Rita Water and Mining Company (1902–1906) in the foothills west of Sonoita. Restored adobe buildings, barn, and cabin rentals sit along the Arizona National Scenic Trail; day visitors walk the public townsite and interpretive panels among oak grassland and sky-island views of the Santa Ritas.
| Region | Pima County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 31.7446, -110.7421 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1902–1906 hydraulic gold camp / ranch HQ |
| Peak | Restored adobe company buildings |
| Access | Graded dirt Gardner Canyon / FR 163 |
| Nearby | Sonoita / Empire Ranch / AZ Trail |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.