Ramsey Canyon Cabins & Bird Sanctuary Bird Garden
Bird Garden and trails are open to the public 8AM-6PM everyday. $10 per person gives you access to the Bird Garden and over a mile of trails with over 80 feeders throughout the property. Self pay when you arrive and follow the signs into the Bird Garden.
The Ramsey Canyon Cabins Bird Garden is the perfect place to sit relax and let the birds come to you! We are an eBird hotspot with over 141 species identified in 3 years. Check our latest eBird report here. We also have a Haiku Box that you can listen in on and see what's being seen in the garden. There are so many birds here everyday and year round, you will be amazed. We had 5 species of hummingbirds this winter 2024-2025! We have over 35 feeders in the bird garden area with a wide variety of food to attract as many birds as possible. Different bird food includes, nectar, several seed varieties, fresh homemade suet, commercial suets, millet, corn, nuts, citrus, jelly, nectar, and other fruit. Three water fountains and water stations allow for all of our garden visitors a chance to rehydrate. Coues Whitetail Deer, Goulds Turkey, Gray and Rock squirrels are regular visitors to the garden. Our bird garden is very easy to get to by following the paved Ramsey Canyon Road 3 miles west off of Highway 92 and then it is a very short walk on an easy grade into the garden. If you have mobility issues we can help accommodate with closer parking or a short golf cart ride to make you only steps away from the seating area. The property sits at 5500' in elevation and has an abundance of trees to help keep you shaded and comfortable on those warm sunny days.
The bird garden connects to over a mile of trails with additional feeders throughout our 8 acre property. There are 14 different seating areas placed along the trails to rest and relax along the way offering different vantage points to take in Ramsey Canyon.
Bird Garden Hours are 8AM-6PM everyday. $10 Per person for access to the Bird Garden and over a mile of nature trails.
Please consider supporting us by staying in one of our cabin rentals or RV sites or with a donation of any kind. We would gladly accept bird seed and suet of all kinds, we do appreciate your support!
We offer guided tours of the property. $40 for one person, $70 for two people, grants you access to the property and bird garden and a one hour guided tour. We will take you through the 8 acre property and help you identify the flora and fauna as well as point out nests, habitats and other interesting facts about the canyon and area.
We have a public bathroom on site. We also have space for RVs, Campers and Vans up to 24'. 30amp electric is available, please call with questions or see our RV Site rental page for more details and to reserve.
NO children under the age of 13 or animals are allowed on the property because of the sensitive nature of the environment and wildlife that is always present.
NO smoking of any kind on the property to due the extreme drought conditions and fire hazard.
When you arrive follow you can self pay at the welcome kiosk and follow the signs into the Bird Garden. Please stay on the trails. We look forward to having you!
While many birds do come into the bird garden we also have 4 different trails that total over a mile that take you throughout our 8 acre property where more birds and animals can be found.
The Majestic View trail, yellow, leads you out of the Bird Garden and connects you to the rest of the trails. This trail is .33 miles one way. Halfway through the trail there is a seating area with bird feeders that has a beautiful view of the Ramsey Canyon Reefs and Ramsey Peak. Along this trail you will find information about different plants and trees.
The Creekside trail, blue, parallels Ramsey Canyon Creek and is .25 miles one way. Along this trail you can see larger trees like Sycamores, Cottonwoods, Pines, Maples and Junipers growing in the creek bed. When the water is flowing through the creek it is an amazing journey that passes several seating areas with bird feeders and plenty of shade to sit and enjoy.
The Valley View trail, green, is our shortest trail at .17 miles one way, but has about a 100' elevation gain. At the top of this trail their is a seating area with amazing views of the Sierra Vista valley and Dragoon Mountains on the other side of the valley. This trail is rocky but definitely worth the journey.
The Outer Loop trail is our longest trail at .32 miles one way and travels along Ramsey Canyon Road and the private drive E Folklore Trail. This trail also has a sitting area with bird feeders and at night offers views of a pair of Elf Owls that nest in the Sycamore trees by the creek during their season.
