💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟡 Moderate $8/vehicle (Sabino Canyon pass); optional tram ~$15/adult
🌊 About Seven Falls (Bear Canyon)
One of Southern Arizona's best-known swimming holes, reached via a scenic hike through Bear Canyon that crosses the creek seven times before reaching the falls and pools.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$8/vehicle (Sabino Canyon pass); optional tram ~$15/adult
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, seasonal
Best Season
📅 Late winter–spring (best flow from snowmelt); often dry in summer
Water Type
Seasonal waterfall & pools (7 creek crossings)
Managed By
US Forest Service (Coronado National Forest) / Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
County
Pima County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750
Access Notes:
~8-mile round trip hike (or less with tram); crosses stream 7 times; call ranger district to confirm water flow before going
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $8/vehicle (Sabino Canyon pass); optional tram ~$15/adult
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace