Ironwood National Monument (access point)
2399-2307 North Reservation Road, Marana, AZ 85653
About the Business
Ironwood National Monument, located in Marana, Arizona, is a park that spans 189,600 acres of desert landscape. Named after the iconic ironwood tree, this monument is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including endangered species like the Nichols turk's head cactus and the desert bighorn sheep. The rugged mountain ranges and desert valleys provide a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and more.
Visitors can explore the area's rich history at sites like the Los Robles Archeological District and the Mission of Santa Ana del Chiquiburitac, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With over 200 prehistoric sites dating back to the Hohokam period, there is plenty to discover in this ancient landscape.
Access to the monument is available via Silver Bell Road, with some areas requiring high clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicles. Primitive camping is allowed within the monument, but visitors should come prepared as there are no developed facilities on-site. Nearby lodging can be found in Tucson and Casa Grande, and hunting is permitted through the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
As with any outdoor adventure, visitors should be aware of potential hazards such as venomous snakes and bees, as well as illegal users of public land. For a truly immersive experience, visitors can check out the Ironwood Forest National Monument StoryMap for a deeper look into the monument's unique features and history. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, history buff, or outdoor adventurer, Ironwood National Monument offers something for everyone to enjoy.
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"As off road enthusiasts, Ironwood National Monument is an awesome place to explore. I've probably been out there 15 times, sometimes for the day, others for three days. So much to see. You just have to get outdoors and explore. Thousands of Saguaros, including a crested one. Peaceful. Quiet. Petroglyphs. On our recent trip, we didn't see anyone else for over 24 hours. Most of the trails are just dirt roads. There are a few legitimate obstacles. Part of it was recently graded. More migrant activity than 2020. Never felt unsafe or saw anyone. Just the telltale black water bottles."
"February 2022- we followed the Google Maps directions to this location, Ironwood National Monument (access point),which worked perfectly. It brought us to a gate adjacent to a BLM sign. Unsnap the gate and close it as you go through. Once through the gate, go straight for maybe a quarter mile and then the road splits and there will now be two ways you can go: -Go straight ahead (or was it slightly left?) for BLM land. - Or, bear right at the first fork and you’ll be headed for AZ State land-travel down that road between 2 barbed wire fences and you will soon see a kiosk sign that says you’re on Arizona State land, where they want you to pay about $20 for a permit. Not far past this information kiosk the road got rough and was muddy in spots so we turned back and went to the aforementioned BLM area. Now back on the BLM road and my friend had a low clearance tiny van (Dodge Ram City pro master?) and we had no problem on the BLM road. The road is a bit sandy as you come through the gate, but not very deep sand. The reason I took off one star is there are not a lot of spots early on to camp; there may be more as you drive deeper into the land. It’s bad form to camp on land that has not already been disturbed by generations of campers, so you may need to keep looking for a spot."
"Beautiful area, but you have to be willing to hear guns @ 0730 on Sunday morning. I boondock and have run into tweakers out here - with guns."
"Great area, lots to see."
"Very quiet, however no ironwoods in this area, but it is close to the Saguaro Nat Park West and functions as a free basecamp area to explore Saguaro NP and Tucson Mt Park. Cell service is 4bars lte for Verizon, att, tmobile. The popular area for boondockers seems to be at a different location toward the north end by the small drone/glider airport by pump well road."
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