Dedicated to the quiet enjoyment of nature, the Preserve is a paradise for birding, hiking, photography and research. Preserve includes a bookstore and bed and breakfast inn where visitors may learn about fascinating habitat through interpretive exhibits, or simply enjoy the beauty of the lower canyon. No RV's over 20 feet or trailers of any size permitted. To reach Ramsey Canyon, take Arizona Highway 92 south from Sierra Vista to the 327 mile marker, turn right on Ramsey Canyon Road and follow it to its end. The road is paved to within a few yards of the Preserve.
Displays are of antiques, collectibles, and art exhibits.
In addition to wildlife the NCA contains the sites of several mining towns, such as Charleston, Millville, Fairbank and Contention City. Evidence of prehistoric cultures can be found at the Murray Springs Clovis Site and the ruins of a Spanish presidio represent the colonial period. The area is generally closed to private vehicular traffic, except by special permit. The original Cochise County Courthouse, built in 1882, now houses an extensive museum. On the second floor is a complete, authentic 1880s Court Room.