Explore

Mountains (and rivers) of adventure await.

Explore Our Outdoor Sites

Twenty-eight places, mapped and ready to visit — from a 123-mile National Scenic Byway to river access points, historic sites, and forest campgrounds.

Scenic Drive

Coronado Trail National Scenic Byway

123 miles, US 191, Clifton to the White Mountains

Scenic Drive

Black Hills Back Country Byway

21-mile BLM route, Safford to Clifton

Overlook-Viewpoint

Morenci Mine Overlook

Free public overlook of the open-pit copper mine

Historic Site

Mares Bluff Veterans Memorial

Short trail above Clifton, veterans memorial

Public Lands Region

Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area

23,000-acre BLM area, camping and river floats

Campground

Owl Creek Campground

Overlooking the historic Old Safford Bridge

River Recreation Area

Blue River Corridor

Remote, wild river country

Mountain Recreation Area

Hannagan Meadow Recreation Area

High-elevation meadow and forest

Historic Site

Clifton Cliff Jail

Old West jail carved into a rock cliff

Fairgrounds and Event Venue

Greenlee County Fairgrounds

Duncan

Community Park

Freddy Fritz Youth Park

Clifton

Sports Complex

Duncan Ball Fields

Our Communities

Eight communities, each with its own history and character — from the historic county seat to the ranching towns of the Duncan Valley.

Community

Clifton

Community

Morenci

Community

Duncan

Community

Blue

Community

Franklin

Community

Sheldon

Community

Three Way

Community

York

Explore Community Events

Festivals, races, and family activities across the county — always confirm dates directly with the host.

County Fair

Greenlee County Fair

Annual fair — agricultural, youth, exhibit, parade, vendor, and community activities at the County Fairgrounds near Duncan

Community Festival

Monster Mash

Morenci’s annual Halloween festival at the MCC Plaza — Oct 24, 5:00-8:30 PM, free, all ages

Community FestivalEnded

Morenci Community Picnic

Freeport-McMoRan’s annual Morenci Company Picnic — Oct 3, 2:00-8:00 PM

Recreational Program

5K Color Run

Community 5K color run at Kiko Trail in Morenci — Sept 19, 8:00 AM start

Recreational Program

9/11 Memorial Climb Challenge

Memorial stair/rock-wall climb at the Morenci Community Center, benefiting local first responders

Recreational ProgramEnded

Wag-O-Ween Costume Contest

Halloween dog costume contest at the Morenci Dog Park at Sumitomo — Oct 17, 4-6 PM

Recreational Program

Parents Night Out

Free supervised kids’ activity night at the Clifton Gym — Sept 18, 6-9 PM, ages 5+

Recreational Program

Nerf 3-on-3 Capture the Flag

Nerf 3-on-3 capture-the-flag at the Clifton Gym — Nov 14, 2-5 PM, ages 8+

Recreational Program

December Jumpathon

Family trampoline/jump event at the Clifton Gym — Dec 12, 2-5 PM, all ages

Public Meeting

Greenlee County Board of Supervisors Meetings

Public meetings; confirm date, time, and agenda through the County’s official postings

Where to Eat & Stay

Lodging

Clifton Hotel

Historic 1890 hotel, National Register of Historic Places

Lodging

Hannagan Meadow Lodge

Arizona’s oldest guest lodge, White Mountains

Restaurant/Dining

El Corralito

Clifton — pizza, American, Mexican

Restaurant/Dining

Los Mendoza’s Taco Shop

Clifton

Restaurant/Dining

River’s Roadside

Duncan — sandwiches, salads, ice cream

Restaurant/Dining

The Miner’s Diner and Bar

Morenci Plaza

Restaurant/Dining

Zuly’s

Morenci Plaza — Sonoran-style Mexican