- Elevation, modelled
- 1,184 m
- Tallest summit within 21.9 miles
- Mica Mountain2,627 m · 9.8 mi
- Nearest byway
- Patagonia-Sonoita Scenic Road8.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 19:32local time
- Coordinates
- 32.0818, -110.5839
Papago Spring is a spring in Arizona, at a modelled 1,184 m. Mica Mountain stands 2,627 m to the north-northeast, 9.8 miles off. The nearest named place is Lion Spring, a spring 1.6 miles away. Patagonia-Sonoita Scenic Road passes 8.0 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.9 miles of Papago Spring. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mica Mountain | NNE 14° | 2,627 m | 9.8 mi |
| Rincon Peak | NE 54° | 2,585 m | 4.4 mi |
| Duckbill | NNE 14° | 2,559 m | 9.0 mi |
| Spud Rock | NNE 12° | 2,553 m | 9.7 mi |
| Man Head | NNE 15° | 2,550 m | 9.0 mi |
| Apache Peak | SSE 153° | 2,530 m | 19.9 mi |
| Reef Rock | NNE 18° | 2,519 m | 9.4 mi |
| Wrong Mountain | ENE 60° | 2,458 m | 4.3 mi |
- 8.0 mi off the Patagonia-Sonoita Scenic Road
- 17.6 mi off the Sky Island Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Babad Do'ag Viewpoint · 18 mi
- Molino Canyon Vista · 18 mi
- Thimble Mountain Vista · 20 mi
- Seven Cateracts Vista · 21 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Springs
- Lion Spring: 1.6 mi
- Cumaro Spring: 5.6 mi
- Bear Spring: 5.7 mi
- Alboyd Spring: 6.8 mi
- San Juan Spring: 6.9 mi
Parks
- La Sevilla Picnic Area: 2.5 mi
- El Bosquecito Picnic Area: 3.4 mi
- Chimenea Natural Area: 5.5 mi
- Vail Park: 8.3 mi
- Tucson Radio Control Club: 10.8 mi
Peaks
- Agua Verde: 3.7 mi
- Sentinel Butte: 4.1 mi
- Pistol Hill: 4.2 mi
- Wrong Mountain: 4.3 mi
- Isolated: 4.4 mi
Artworks: 31
- Foutain of Youth: 15.1 mi
- Moments To Remember: 18.1 mi
- McT-Rex: 19.4 mi
- ZOO: 21.6 mi
- Butterfly Project Installation: 22.2 mi
Nature reserves: 30
- Poteet Property: 3.8 mi
- McKenzie Ranch Trails Park: 3.9 mi
- Rancho Agua Verde: 4.5 mi
- Rocking K: 9.9 mi
- Esmond Station: 10.5 mi
Attractions: 30
- Ciénega Bridge: 5.6 mi
- Anthony's: 7.8 mi
- F4 Phantom: 13.6 mi
- OV 10 Bronco: 18.3 mi
- O1 Bird Dog: 18.3 mi
Gardens: 27
- Desert Plants Garden: 11.2 mi
- Rose Garden: 21.8 mi
- Cactus and Succulent Garden: 22.2 mi
- Word Garden: 22.2 mi
- Xeriscape Garden: 22.2 mi
Historic sites: 19
- Titan II Missile Base #04: 8.8 mi
- Titan II Missile Base #05: 9.8 mi
- Total Wreck Mine: 12.7 mi
- Titan II Missile Base #03: 14.9 mi
- Veterans Memorial: 18.5 mi
Museums: 19
- Tucson Military Vehicle Museum: 16.7 mi
- Pima Air & Space Museum: 16.9 mi
- 390th Memorial Museum: 17.1 mi
- Tucson Desert Art Museum: 19.0 mi
- The Mini Time Machine Museum: 22.2 mi
Cliffs: 9
- Sun Spot: 18.9 mi
- Alcatraz: 19.2 mi
- Jailhouse Rock: 19.2 mi
- Mr Meanor Wall: 19.2 mi
- Shallow End: 22.6 mi
Ghost towns: 6
- Pantano: 5.7 mi
- Total Wreck: 12.9 mi
- Tres Alamos: 14.1 mi
- Cascabel: 18.8 mi
- Helvetia: 19.6 mi
Waterfalls: 6
- Bridal Wreath Falls: 10.8 mi
- Ernie's Falls: 11.3 mi
- Chiva Falls: 12.2 mi
- Tanque Verde Falls: 12.6 mi
- Seven Falls: 20.2 mi
Picnic sites: 3
- Lower Bear Picnic Area: 20.3 mi
- Overlook Picnic Area: 20.9 mi
- Cactus Picnic Area: 21.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:27 | 18:02 | 18:34 |
| June solstice | 05:17 | 18:56 | 19:32 |
| September equinox | 06:11 | 17:48 | 18:20 |
| December solstice | 07:20 | 16:45 | 17:23 |
Local time (America/Phoenix).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Oct–May.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 53 | 56 | 61 | 68 | 77 | 86 | 87 | 85 | 81 | 72 | 62 | 53 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Saguaro NP, 11 mi away.
Day trips start here
- Saguaro National Park · 13 mi
- Benson · 17 mi
- Tucson · 21 mi
Private beta · Free to join
Take the scenic way to Papago Spring.
Byway plans around your taste, verified places, real weather and opening hours — then opens every leg in Google Maps with one tap.