Mammoth was founded c. 1872 as Mammoth Camp, serving the nearby Mammoth Mine. Until 2003, when it closed, Mammoth served as a bedroom community for the nearby San Manuel mine.
Access
- Mile 207.3 – Mammoth is 7 miles East on Hwy 77.
Elevation
- 2,359
Population
- 1,457
Post Office
- 230 S. Main St., 85618, (520) 487-2861. Hours: M – F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Internet
- Mammoth Town Hall (125 Clark St.), (520) 487-2026. Free WiFi.
Grocery
- Corker’s One Stop (732 Hwy. 77), (520) 487-2411. Convenience store, some produce, pizza and deli. Limited items for resupply.
- Circle K (307 Hwy. 77), (520) 487-2621
Food
- Las Michoacanas (337 Hwy. 77), (520) 487-2380. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- La Casita (400 Hwy. 77), (520) 487-9980. Family-style Mexican food. Open 11 am to 9 pm daily (closed Tuesdays).
- 77 Drive Inn (102 N. Hwy. 77), (520) 487-2783. Hamburger stand and home of the famous Mammoth Burger. Open 10 am to 8 pm daily.
- Tortillas Mi Pueblito (706 Hwy. 77), (520) 487-2123. Fresh made tortillas and baked goods along with all your Mexican food favorites.
Lodging
- Foster’s Lodge (712 N. Hwy. 77, (520) 487-1904. Outdoor pool, views of the Galiuro Mountains, WiFi.
Urgent Care
- Oro Valley Hospital (1551 E Tangerine Rd), 24 hrs, (520) 901-3500
Area Attractions
- Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness – A perennial stream cuts through a stunning canyon filled with myriad birds, wildlife, and lush riparian vegetation. Permit required – check the Bureau of Land Management website for permit availability.
