RAVEN’S NEST NATURE SANCTUARY
Welcome to Raven’s Nest a very unique and secluded Nature Sanctuary in the heart of the Sky Islands region. Located in the mountains of southeast Arizona near the quaint town of Patagonia and only a 4- minute drive from Patagonia Lake State Park. Strategically located by Sonoita Creek State Natural Area with over 9,500 acres of pristine wilderness, for your discovery and enjoyment, our Nature Sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to disconnect and recharge while exploring world-class biodiversity.
The strategic location of our pristine Nature Sanctuary offers a bewildering choice of wild areas to explore nearby. Therefore, after exploring our ~6 miles of groomed Nature Trails to learn about our unique biodiversity, throughout our very diverse seasons – including our spectacular Monsoon season – you can also visit the nearby Natural areas. A few examples include: The majestic Chiricahua Mountains, Las Cienagas National Conservation Area, Coronado National Memorial, Sycamore Canyon, Patagonia Lake State Park, Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, The Anza Trail, Aravaipa Canyon, Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge… The list goes on further afield!
NEARBY NATURAL AREAS
SONOITA CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA
PATAGONIA LAKE STATE PARK
NATURE CONSERVANCY PRESERVE
PATAGONIA MOUNTAINS
SAN RAFAEL GRASSLANDS
CANELO HILLS
PEÑA BLANCA LAKE
PARKER CANYON LAKE
SYCAMORE CANYON
SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS
ATASCOSA MOUNTAINS
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
FROM TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary is just a mere 75 minute drive from Tucson and its international airport. Take I-10 to exit 281 and follow AZ-83S towards Patagonia and then to Patagonia Lake State Park. You will be transported to another world as you take this scenic mountain drive through pristine wild land.
FROM PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary is just 3 hours south from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. Take I-10 East through Tucson and proceed to exit 281 to follow AZ-83S towards Patagonia and then towards Patagonia Lake State Park. Enjoy the gorgeous scenic mountain view drive!
RAVENS-WAY WILD JOURNEYS HAS BEEN FEATURED IN:
- Patagonia Regional Times – August/September 2019 Read Article
- Nogales International – September 1, 2017 Read Article
- Green Valley News – September 18, 2017 Read Article
- The Vermillion Flycatcher – Tucson Audubon Society Read Article