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Overview of Sonoita Creek State Natural Area- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : In the early 1970s, the State Parks Board accepted the Natural Areas Program as a responsibility of the agency. The Program was developed to recognize those individuals and entities managing sites in such a manner as to protect their integrity and environmental qualities. The Heritage Fund, approved by the voters in the fall of 1990, changed the program from one of recognition to a program of acquisition and management of identified natural area sites as funding was provided for both of those purposes.Areas along Sonoita Creek, in southern Arizona, had long been identified as desirable for potential park sites and the Board had acquired Patagonia Lake in 1975. The Natural Areas Advisory Committee also identified Sonoita Creek as a high priority area for potential acquisition for the Natural Areas program. The State Parks Board toured sites along the Santa Cruz River and lower Sonoita Creek as a part of its Board meeting held at Rio Rico Resort on September 18, 1992. The Board requested that Parks staff do further study and identify owners of the properties for consideration of potential acquisition.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Sonoita Creek State Natural Area): Recreational opportunities offered by Sonita Creek will include environmental education programs, research opportunities,Visitor Center,Restrooms,Exhibits,Group: Day Use Areas,Hike-in Camping Sites,Picnic Areas/Shelters,Hiking Trails,Equestrian Trails,Wildlife Viewing,

Contact Information:
Address:Sonoita Creek NA,400 Lake Patagonia Rd,Patagonia, AZ 85624
Phone No:(520) 287-2791