The
prominent
landmark,
Picacho
Peak,
rises
majestically
to
a
height
of
1,500
feet
above
the
desert
floor,
and
is
a
magnet
to
hikers.
The
less
adventurous
stroll
along
a
trail
at
its
base
and
marvel
at
the
vibrant
spectacle
of
blooming
wildflowers
which
Mother
Nature
provides
every
spring.
Camping
and
picnicking
are
the
preferred
pastimes
here.
The
park
is
about
35
miles
northwest
of
Tucson
off
Interstate
10.
Facilities
Restrooms
(Handicapped
assistance
provided)
Showers
Electric
Hookup
Group
Use
Areas
Picnic
Areas
Hiking
Trails
Ramadas
Physical
Attributes
of
Park
Site
Acreage
-
3,500
Approximate
Elevation
-
2,000
feet
Number
of
Camping
Units
-
95
Miscellaneous
Trails
are
available
to
hike
to
the
top
of
the
peak.
Stay
Limit
-
15
days
Visitor
Center
-
Hours
vary
Hosts
Civil
War
Re-Enactment
that
is
held
in
March.
Park
Phone
Number
-
(928)
466-3183
Month
Max.
Min.
Precipitation
January
67
35.7
0.77
February
71.7
39
0.77
March
76.2
44.1
0.79
April
84.7
50.7
0.24
May
93.6
58.5
0.11
June
102.6
67.1
0.06
July
105
75.1
0.97
August
101.5
73.1
1.39
September
99.3
67.5
0.59
October
90.1
55.7
0.74
November
76.8
43.5
0.64
December
68.3
36.8
1.52
(Average
daily
temperature
and
precipitation)
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