Santa Cruz River
The Santa Cruz loops south into Sonora and back north past Nogales, Tubac, Green Valley and Tucson, then continues northwest past Marana and Picacho Peak to the Gila.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Santa Cruz River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 184 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | San Rafael Valley, Santa Cruz County, Arizona |
| Mouth | Gila River on the Santa Cruz Flats near Casa Grande |
| State | Arizona |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Santa Cruz River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Arizona: Arizona Game and Fish Department ↗
Facts from Santa Cruz River (Wikipedia) ↗