National Historical Park
Tumacácori National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Arizona. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $10.
Arizona National Historical Park America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
“Tumacácori sits at a cultural crossroads in the Santa Cruz River valley. Here O’odham, Yaqui, and Apache people met and mingled with European Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries, settlers, and soldiers, sometimes in conflict and sometimes in cooperation.”
Active alerts
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Closures
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Campgrounds
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Visitor centers
1
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
The park entrance fee is $10.00 per adult (age 16 or older) and is valid for 7 days.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Per Person | $10 | The park entrance fee is $10.00 per adult (age 16 or older) and is good for 7 days. The entrance pass is valid for seven days. Buy online |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | Free | Accredited school groups coming for educational purposes are exempt from the normal entrance fees. |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $35 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov
Tumacácori National Historical Park actually includes THREE missions, not just one. Plan ahead to see Guevavi and Calabazas, two other sites south of the Tumacácori unit, but still part of the larger mission story.
4 Hours Winter, Spring Reservation required Fee applies
The visitor center and museum building was designed to be an interpretive experience that embodied the historic style of the mission churches in the area.
20-60 Minutes Year-round
The complex narrative of Tumacácori doesn't have to be dry or confusing. You just need the right feathered guide! Pancho the Vermilion Flycatcher will guide young Junior Rangers through the park.
30-60 Minutes Year-round
See all 10 things to do in Tumacácori →
Activities the NPS lists for Tumacácori.
Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsLive MusicAstronomyCompass and GPSGeocachingFoodDiningGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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These hours apply to the visitor center and mission grounds. The Anza Trail, which runs through the park, can be accessed 24/7 from other trailheads.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Weather: Located above the heat of the low desert, Tumacácori National Historical Park is in the mesquite highlands, close to 3,300 feet in elevation, where temperatures are five to ten degrees cooler than Tucson or Phoenix.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumacácori Visitor Center and Museum | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 5203775060 | Yes |
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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