Madera Canyon is approximately 43 miles south of Tucson in the Santa Rita Mountains. From Tucson, take I-19 south approximately 30 miles to the Continental Road exit. Turn east under the highway and follow the signs 13 miles to Madera Canyon. Get directions from MapQuest.

• See area weather chart.
• See Canyon Country Weather for more information.
• Sunrise/Sunset

• On the busiest weekends during Spring and Summer, the canyon is closed to additional vehicles once capacity is reached. On these days you'll have to wait until someone leaves to enter the canyon or you can enjoy the nature trail near the entrance, the parking lot there rarely fills to capacity.
• See US Forest Service Restrictions and Regulations.
• See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry.
• See Encountering Wild Animals.

• See Backcountry Considerations.
• See Backcountry Emergencies