Outdoor Recreation Near Benson, Arizona

Find 272 outdoor destinations within 50 miles of Benson — 75 trailheads, 57 trails, 53 day use areas, 42 campgrounds, 23 attractions, 10 parks, 8 hot springs, 3 fishing, 1 winter sports.

272 outdoor recreation spots within 50 miles of Benson, Arizona (pop. 5,355).

Including 75 trailheads, 57 trails, 53 day use areas, 42 campgrounds, 23 attractions, 10 parks, 8 hot springs, 3 fishing, 1 winter sports.

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Trails Near Benson

57 trails within 50 miles

East Slope Trail, Saguaro National Park

East Slope Trail, Saguaro National Park

Trails Arizona

This 0.8-mile Arizona trail crosses moderate terrain with native soil, home to 30 bird species and five mammal species. Spring through fall offers the...

Switchback Trail, Saguaro National Park

Switchback Trail, Saguaro National Park

Trails Arizona

Arizona's 0.43-mile Switchback Trail on soil provides exceptional seclusion and decent views. Wildlife includes 5 mammal species and 30 bird species....

Fire Loop Trail, Saguaro National Park

Fire Loop Trail, Saguaro National Park

Trails Arizona

Arizona's 5-mile trail loop provides exceptional solitude with 30 bird species across dry, mild terrain. Spring through fall conditions offer reliable...

Mica Meadow Trail, Saguaro National Park

Mica Meadow Trail, Saguaro National Park

Trails Arizona

Mica Meadow Trail covers 0.64 miles in Arizona with moderate difficulty on soil surface. The exceptionally secluded route features decent scenery with 5...

Bonita Trail, Saguaro National Park

Bonita Trail, Saguaro National Park

Trails Arizona

This 0.82-mile moderate Arizona trail features 5 mammal species and rich birdlife. Exceptionally secluded with natural soil surface, it's enjoyable across...

Spud Rock Trail, Saguaro National Park

Spud Rock Trail, Saguaro National Park

Trails Arizona

Arizona's 0.45-mile Spud Rock Trail follows native soil with moderate difficulty and 5 mammals, 30 bird species. Spring to fall seasons offer ideal...

Quilter Trail, Saguaro National Park

Quilter Trail, Saguaro National Park

Trails Arizona

Arizona's 5.64-mile Quilter Trail traverses warm semi-arid terrain with five mammal species and prolific birdlife. Spring, fall, and winter offer...

Campgrounds Near Benson

42 campgrounds within 50 miles

Ag Fields Group Site, Pima

Ag Fields Group Site, Pima

Campgrounds Arizona

Ag Fields Group Site near Sonoita, Arizona offers spring and fall camping with diverse bird species in secluded surroundings.

Manning Camp, Saguaro National Park

Manning Camp, Saguaro National Park

Campgrounds Arizona

- 8,000 feet elevation - 6 campsites (max 6 people per site) - water available year-round *This campground is hike in only! Depending on where you start,...

Airstrip Group Site, Pima

Airstrip Group Site, Pima

Campgrounds Arizona

Airstrip Group Site near Sonoita, Arizona offers spring and fall camping with diverse bird species in secluded surroundings.

Hot Springs Near Benson

8 hot springs within 50 miles

N-o Spring, Cochise

N-o Spring, Cochise

Hot Springs Arizona

N-O Spring near Willcox, Arizona, offers seclusion with 30 bird species, best experienced in spring or fall.

Trailheads Near Benson

75 trailheads within 50 miles

Trailheads

Foothills Trailhead, Cochise

Trailheads Arizona

Visit Foothills Trailhead, located 9.0 miles from Saint David, AZ. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Trailheads

Turkey Creek Trailhead (E, 1mi), Pima

Trailheads Arizona

Turkey Creek Trailhead in Arizona features exceptional solitude with decent scenery during spring and fall. The area hosts 30 bird species in its arid...

Trailheads

Miller Creek Trailhead, Pima

Trailheads Arizona

Visit Miller Creek Trailhead, located 15.6 miles from Pomerene, AZ. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Trailheads

Slavin Trailhead, Cochise

Trailheads Arizona

Slavin trailhead in Arizona is very secluded, with 30 bird species and optimal conditions in spring and fall.

Trailheads

West Stronghold Trailhead, Cochise

Trailheads Arizona

Visit WEST STRONGHOLD TRAILHEAD, located 7.2 miles from Dragoon, AZ. Elevation: 5,154 ft. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Trailheads

Fairbank Trailhead, Cochise

Trailheads Arizona

The San Pedro riparian area, containing about 40 miles of the upper San Pedro River, was designated by Congress as a National Conservation Area (NCA) on...

Trailheads

Italian Springs Access Trailhead, Pima

Trailheads Arizona

Visit Italian Springs Access, located 18.0 miles from Mount Lemmon, AZ. Elevation: 6,771 ft. Mountain terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Day Use Areas Near Benson

53 day use areas within 50 miles

Benson Visitor Center, Cochise

Benson Visitor Center, Cochise

Day Use Areas Arizona

Benson Visitor Center in Arizona is best in spring, fall, or winter, with diverse birds and a secluded setting.

Dragoon Springs Stage Stop, Cochise

Dragoon Springs Stage Stop, Cochise

Day Use Areas Arizona

Dragoon Springs Stage Stop in Arizona offers exceptional seclusion with 30 bird species and decent scenery. Best visited in spring and fall, it averages...

Fairbank Interpretive Site, Cochise

Fairbank Interpretive Site, Cochise

Day Use Areas Arizona

Fairbank Interpretive Site in Arizona near Tombstone offers exceptional solitude and decent scenery with 30 bird species in a temperate climate.

Little Boquillas Ranch Trailhead, Cochise

Little Boquillas Ranch Trailhead, Cochise

Day Use Areas Arizona

The San Pedro riparian area, containing about 40 miles of the upper San Pedro River, was designated by Congress as a National Conservation Area (NCA) on...

Stronghold Entrance, Cochise

Stronghold Entrance, Cochise

Day Use Areas Arizona

STRONGHOLD ENTRANCE in Arizona features warm temperatures and seclusion, with diverse birdlife. Spring and fall are the best times to visit.

Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Pima

Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Pima

Day Use Areas Arizona

Colossal Cave Mountain Park in Arizona is a secluded area with 5 mammal species and 30 bird species, best in spring, fall, and winter.

Day Use Areas

St. David Cienega - Land Corral, Cochise

Day Use Areas Arizona

The San Pedro riparian area, containing about 40 miles of the upper San Pedro River, was designated by Congress as a National Conservation Area (NCA) on...