Sabino Canyon Visitor Center
A beautiful canyon in the desert southwest
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is nestled in the rugged front range of the Santa Catalina Mountains outside of Tucson, AZ. Mountains, water, and valley meet at Sabino Canyon to form a desert oasis. The heart of Sabino Canyon is Sabino Creek, a gurgling brook that originates on Mount Lemmon at 9,196 feet.
The lush vegetation along the creek stands in sharp contrast to the dry, saguaro-studded slopes above the canyon and offers rich diversity of plant species and wildlife for visitors to enjoy.
Improving the visitor experience
Hundreds of thousands of people visit Sabino Canyon each year. The recreation area offers opportunities for jogging, hiking, wildlife viewing, and swimming.
Since 1982, our staff have partnered with the Forest Service at Sabino Canyon to educate visitors and answer their recreation questions.
At our bookstore, we offer publications and products for purchase that help people gain a deeper connection to the canyon and help keep them safe from extreme desert temperatures.
In June 2020, the Bighorn Fire burned more than 119,000 acres of the Santa Catalina Mountains. By shopping our Sabino Canyon Visitor Center online store, you help support the long-term sustainability of this unique place.
Select a category below, or scroll to shop our virtual bookstore!
Sabino Canyon Gifts
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Tote Bag: Sonoran DesertTote Bag: Sonoran Desert
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Water Bottle: Sabino CanyonWater Bottle: Sabino Canyon
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Puzzle: Sabino Canyon 500 piecesPuzzle: Sabino Canyon 500 pieces
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Magnet: 3-D Sabino CanyonMagnet: 3-D Sabino Canyon
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Magnet: Advice From a SaguaroMagnet: Advice From a Saguaro
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Sticker: Sabino CanyonSticker: Sabino Canyon
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Ornament: Sabino CanyonOrnament: Sabino Canyon
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Poster: Sabino Canyon by Virginia MoyerPoster: Sabino Canyon by Virginia Moyer
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Postcard: Sabino Canyon Seven FallsPostcard: Sabino Canyon Seven Falls
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Stone Magnet: LizardStone Magnet: Lizard
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Stone Magnet: Saguaro CactusStone Magnet: Saguaro Cactus
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Stone Magnet: Barrel CactusStone Magnet: Barrel Cactus
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Metal Magnet: RoadrunnerMetal Magnet: Roadrunner
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Metal Magnet: QuailMetal Magnet: Quail
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Metal Magnet: HummingbirdMetal Magnet: Hummingbird
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Metal Magnet: JavelinaMetal Magnet: Javelina
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Metal Magnet: Saguaro CactusMetal Magnet: Saguaro Cactus
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Sticker: Advice from a Saguaro (Wood)Sticker: Advice from a Saguaro (Wood)
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Stone Coaster: Prickly Pear CactusStone Coaster: Prickly Pear Cactus
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Stone Coaster: HummingbirdStone Coaster: Hummingbird
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Stone Coaster: Saguaro CactusStone Coaster: Saguaro Cactus
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Boxed Notecards: Sabino Canyon by Virginia MoyerBoxed Notecards: Sabino Canyon by Virginia Moyer
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Postcard Packet: Sabino CanyonPostcard Packet: Sabino Canyon
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Keychain: Sonoran Desert CharmsKeychain: Sonoran Desert Charms
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Keychain: Seven FallsKeychain: Seven Falls
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Coin: Sabino CanyonCoin: Sabino Canyon
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Token: Sabino CanyonToken: Sabino Canyon
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Pin: Sabino CanyonPin: Sabino Canyon
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Bookmark: Advice From Sabino CanyonBookmark: Advice From Sabino Canyon
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Playing Cards: Southwest CactusPlaying Cards: Southwest Cactus
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Playing Cards: Sonoran DesertPlaying Cards: Sonoran Desert
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Cookie Cutter: Prickly Pear CactusCookie Cutter: Prickly Pear Cactus
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Sabino Canyon Books
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Guide to the Geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona: The Geology and Life Zones of a Madrean Sky IslandGuide to the Geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona: The Geology and Life Zones of a Madrean Sky Island
Natural landscapes have distinctive personalities. Each is the product of the interplay of geology, climate, vegetation, time, and often human activities. The landscapes that form the Santa Catalina Mountains of southeastern Arizona give that range a unique personality like no other in the American Southwest.
John V. Bezy 2016
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A Naturalist's Guide to Sabino CanyonA Naturalist's Guide to Sabino Canyon
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Natural History of the Santa Catalina Mountains, AZNatural History of the Santa Catalina Mountains, AZ
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Sabino Canyon Life of a Southwestern OasisSabino Canyon Life of a Southwestern Oasis
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Look to the MountainsLook to the Mountains
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Road to Mount LemmonRoad to Mount Lemmon
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Catalina Mountains: A Guide Book with Original PaintingsCatalina Mountains: A Guide Book with Original Paintings
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Don't Call Me PigDon't Call Me Pig
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Three Little JavelinasThree Little Javelinas
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The Tortoise and the JackrabbitThe Tortoise and the Jackrabbit
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Desert Night Desert DayDesert Night Desert Day
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Sonoran GrillSonoran Grill
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Cactus of Arizona Field GuideCactus of Arizona Field Guide
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Wildflowers of Arizona Field GuideWildflowers of Arizona Field Guide
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Birds of Arizona Field GuideBirds of Arizona Field Guide
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Who Pooped in the Sonoran Desert?Who Pooped in the Sonoran Desert?
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Field Guide to Cacti & Other Succulents of ArizonaField Guide to Cacti & Other Succulents of Arizona
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Audubon Field Guide to Southwest StatesAudubon Field Guide to Southwest States
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Five Star Trails Tucson: Guide to the Area's Most Beautiful HikesFive Star Trails Tucson: Guide to the Area's Most Beautiful Hikes
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Pocket Guide: Reptiles & Amphibians of the Sonoran DesertPocket Guide: Reptiles & Amphibians of the Sonoran Desert
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Flipbook: Bald EagleFlipbook: Bald Eagle
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Field Guide to Sabino CanyonField Guide to Sabino Canyon
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Pocket Guide: Cacti & Succulents of the Desert SouthwestPocket Guide: Cacti & Succulents of the Desert Southwest
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Pocket Guide: Trees & Shrubs of the U.S. Desert SouthwestPocket Guide: Trees & Shrubs of the U.S. Desert Southwest
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Sabino Canyon Apparel
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Bandana: Sabino CanyonBandana: Sabino Canyon
Topographic Bandana of Sabino Canyon
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, and managed by the USDA Forest Service, Sabino Canyon is one of the most beautiful canyons in southern Arizona--a desert oasis that draws tens of thousands of visitors each year.
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T-shirt: Sabino Hawk Sky BlueT-shirt: Sabino Hawk Sky Blue
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T-shirt: Sabino Canyon Purple V-NeckT-shirt: Sabino Canyon Purple V-Neck
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T-shirt: Sabino Canyon SaguaroT-shirt: Sabino Canyon Saguaro
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T-shirt: Advice from a SaguaroT-shirt: Advice from a Saguaro
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T-Shirt: Sabino KidsT-Shirt: Sabino Kids
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Hat: Bald EagleHat: Bald Eagle
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Hat: Prickly Pear CactusHat: Prickly Pear Cactus
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Plush: Javelina 16"Plush: Javelina 16"
Javelina evolved in South America and migrated north. Adult javelina generally weigh 35 to 60 lbs, males being slightly heavier than females.
A group of Javelina is known as a squadron!
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