The Sabino Canyon Parking Lot is now a Fee Area . Due to recent rains, Sabino Creek often flows over the bridges. Sabino Canyon Tours' shuttles continue to safely drive over the bridges, but hikers should exercise extreme caution .
Water levels fluctuate from day to day.
Rain in the mountains above Sabino can cause dangerous flash flood conditions. This extremely popular recreation area is located right at the edge of Tucson. For many who come to visit the Southwest, this area provides their first close encounter with the Sonoran Desert and the fascinating variety of plants and animals that make it their home. Concession-operated shuttles and a number of trails provide access to this land of desert oases and rugged mountains. The shuttles wind along the floor of the canyon, crossing Sabino Creek on nine low-water rock bridges, while guides explain the area's rich history and ecology.