Contact Info
16721 E. Old Spanish Trail
Vail, AZ 85641
Vail, AZ 85641
- Phone:
- 520-647-7275
Basics
- Location:
- In the town of Vail 18 miles southeast of Tucson
- Type:
- Historical Site
Description
This beautiful desert refuge has sheltered people for over a thousand years. It has been home, shrine, hideout, challenging workplace, exciting playground, tranquil retreat.
Now on the National Register of Historic Places, the 2,000-acre Park showcases crystal-filled Colossal Cave and historic La Posta Quemada Ranch, a working ranch for over 120 years.
Spend the day: take a Cave tour, browse in the historical museum, relax in the wooded picnic areas, hike, saddle up for a trail ride, sluice for gemstones‹and explore our two charming Southwestern gift shops. Open daily. Just 16 miles southeast of Tucson on Old Spanish Trail.
To get there, take I-10 east from Tucson to exit 279 (the Vail Exit), turn north, and follow the signs for about 7 miles.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Summer hours : 8 am - 5 pm
(March 16 - September 15)
Winter hours : 9 am - 5 pm
(September 16 - March 15)
(March 16 - September 15)
Winter hours : 9 am - 5 pm
(September 16 - March 15)
Season:
Open year round
Amenities
Amenities:
Modern Restrooms
Visitor Center
Picnic Area(s)
Visitor Center
Picnic Area(s)
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take I-10 east from Tucson to exit 279 (the Vail Exit), turn north, and follow the signs for about 7 miles.
