Phoenix to Rocky Point- 212 miles, approx. 4 hours
Driving to Rocky Point is an easy and pleasant 4 hour trip.  There are two possible routes listed below if leaving from the Phoenix area, as well as directions from Tucson & San Diego.

 

Documentation you need in Mexico:
As of June 1,2009 you will need a Passport to travel to Mexico by car.  This requirement includes both adults and children. It is also advised that you purchase Mexican car insurance for the time you will be traveling south of the border.  It is available at many locations in Ajo & Gila Bend, or you can purchase it online before you travel.  Rocky Point is in a FREE ZONE, which means that you do not need to register your car.  If you plan to travel further south, make sure to check the requirements  necessary for your car.

 

No firearms are allowed into Mexico!

From Phoenix, Route # 1:
Travel west on I-10 (towards California) through Buckeye, Arizona, to Exit 112.  Taking Exit 112 heads south to State Route 85 towards Gila Bend.  37 miles to Gila Bend. Continue west through Gila Bend to the last right hand turn before the McDonald's.  (it is marked “Mexico and SR 85 South.”  Now you are
heading south on Route 85 to Ajo.  40 Miles to Ajo.  (Clean restrooms at both the Chevron and Shell gas stations in Ajo)

 

Continuing south out of Ajo on the same SR 85 you pass through Why, Arizona.  10 miles to Why.  Continue south from Why through the Organ Pipe National Monument on SR 85 to the Mexico Border and the town of Lukeville. (approximately 30 miles from Why to the border.) At the border crossing you will pass through a set of lights; green light is go and a red light means you need to pull over for a brief inspection. This is to see what kind of things you are bringing into the country. They will probably open doors and/ or trunks so be polite and cooperative and you should be on your way in no time. 

You are now in the town of Sonoyota.  You will come up to a 3 way stop approx. 2 miles ahead.  Stay to the left towards Puerto Penasco/Santa Ana.  Do Not go West toward San Luis.  Cross over the Rio Sonoyota Bridge and stay to the right at the Y in the road (a few hundred yards).  This road is Mexico Route 8 to Puerto Penasco.  The road is a well maintained  2 lane road for the next  62 miles to R. Pt.  Be aware  of livestock that may wander onto the road due to no fencing along roadside.

 

Once in Rocky Point continue through 6 traffic lights and cross the railroad tracks (after coming to a complete stop!!)  to the 6th traffic light and turn left onto Blvd. Fremont to head to Las Conchas approx. 1.5 miles.  This will bring you to a stop at the corner that has a large Pemex Gas Station on the left. As soon as you clear the intersection (going straight ahead will take you to the distant town of Caborca) by a few hundred yards, there will be a paved road that goes RIGHT approx 1 mile (in a 1/2 mile you will go straight through the "round about") to the Las Conchas Subdivision Guard gate. - Enjoy!

 

From Phoenix, Route #2:
Take I-10 south out of Phoenix towards Tucson.  Take Maricopa Rd. Exit off of I-10.  Proceed towards Maricopa, Arizona.  Before reaching Maricopa, there will be an Exit (right hand turn only) onto State Route 238 (to Mobile,Arizona) Head West on SR 238 for 32 miles.  SR 238 will end at the west end of Gila Bend at SR 85.  Continue west through Gila Bend to the last right hand turn before the McDonald's.  (it is marked “Mexico and SR 85 South. “  Now you are heading south on Route 85 to Ajo.  40 Miles to Ajo.  (Clean restrooms at both the Chevron and Texaco gas stations in Ajo) Continuing south out of Ajo on the same SR 85 you pass through Why, Arizona.  10 miles to Why. Continue south from Why through the Organ Pipe National Monument on SR 85 to the Mexico Border and the town of Lukeville. (approximately 30 miles from Why to the border.)

 

At the border crossing you will pass through a set of lights; green light is go and a red light means you need to pull over for a brief inspection.  This is to see what kind of things you are bringing into the country.

 

They will probably open doors and/ or trunks so be polite and cooperative and you should be on your way in no time.  No firearms are allowed into Mexico!

 

You are now in the town of Sonoyota.  You will come up to a 3 way stop approx. 2 miles ahead.  Stay to the left towards Puerto Penasco/Santa Ana.  Do Not go West toward San Luis.  Cross over the Rio Sonoyota Bridge and stay to the right at the Y.  This road is Mexico Route 8 to Puerto Penasco.  The
road is well maintained and 2 lane road for the next  62 miles to R. Pt.  Be aware  of livestock that may wander onto the road due to no fencing along roadside.

 

Once in Rocky Point continue through 6 traffic lights and cross the railroad tracks (after coming to a complete stop!!)  to the 6th traffic light and turn left onto Blvd. Fremont to head to Las Conchas approx. 1.5 miles.  This will bring you to a stop at the corner that has a large Pemex Gas Station on the left. As soon as you clear the intersection (going straight ahead will take you to the distant town of Caborca) by a few hundred yards, there will be a paved road that goes RIGHT approx 1 mile (in a 1/2 mile you will go straight through the "round about") to the Las Conchas Subdivision Guard gate. - Enjoy!

From Tucson:  210 miles - 4 hours
Driving west on SR-86 from Tucson to Why, Arizona.  Continue south from Why through the Organ Pipe National Monument on SR 85 to the Mexico Border and the town of Lukeville. (approximately 30 miles from Why to the border.)

 

At the border crossing you will pass through a set of lights; green light is go and a red light means you need to pull over for a brief inspection.  This is to see what kind of things you are bringing into the country.

 

They will probably open doors and/ or trunks so be polite and cooperative and you should be on your way in no time.  No firearms are allowed into Mexico!

 

You are now in the town of Sonoyota.  You will come up to a 3 way stop approx. 2 miles ahead.  Stay to the left towards Puerto Penasco/Santa Ana.  Do Not go West toward San Luis.  Cross over the Rio Sonoyota Bridge and stay to the right at the Y.  This road is Mexico Route 8 to Puerto Penasco.  The road is well maintained and 2 lane road for the next  62 miles to R. Pt.  Be aware  of livestock that may wander onto the road due to no fencing along roadside.

 

Once in Rocky Point continue through 6 traffic lights and cross the railroad tracks (after coming to a complete stop!!)  to the 6th traffic light and turn left onto Blvd. Fremont to head to Las Conchas approx. 1.5 miles.  This will bring you to a stop at the corner that has a large Pemex Gas Station on the left. As soon as you clear the intersection (going straight ahead will take you to the distant town of Caborca) by a few hundred yards, there will be a paved road that goes RIGHT approx 1 mile (in a 1/2 mile you will go straight through the "round about") to the Las Conchas Subdivision Guard gate - Enjoy!

From San Diego: 430 miles - 8 hours  /  Yuma - 5 hours
Traveling East on  I-8 from San Diego or Yuma to SR 85  Exit at Gila Bend.  Continue west through Gila Bend to the last right hand turn before the McDonald's.  (it is marked “Mexico and SR 85 South.”  Now you are heading south on Route 85 to Ajo.  40 Miles to Ajo.  (Clean restrooms at both the Chevron and Shell gas stations in Ajo)

 

Continuing south out of Ajo on the same SR 85 you pass through Why, Arizona.  10 miles to Why.  Continue south from Why through the Organ Pipe National Monument on SR 85 to the Mexico Border and the town of Lukeville. (approximately 30 miles from Why to the border.) Documentation you need in Mexico:

 

As of June 1,2009 you will need a Passport to travel to Mexico by car.  This requirement includes both adults and children. It is also advised that you purchase Mexican car insurance for the time you will be traveling south of the border.  It is available at many locations in Ajo & Gila Bend, or you can purchase it online before you travel.  Rocky Point is in a FREE ZONE, which means that you do not need to register your car.  If you plan to travel further south, make sure to check the requirements  necessary for your car. 

At the border crossing you will pass through a set of lights; green light is go and a red light means you need to pull over for a brief inspection.  This is to see what kind of things you are bringing into the country.

 

They will probably open doors and/ or trunks so be polite and cooperative and you should be on your way in no time.  No firearms are allowed into Mexico!

 

You are now in the town of Sonoyota.  You will come up to a 3 way stop approx. 2 miles ahead.  Stay to the left towards Puerto Penasco/Santa Ana.  Do Not go West toward San Luis.  Cross over the Rio Sonoyota Bridge and stay to the right at the Y.  This road is Mexico Route 8 to Puerto Penasco.  The road is well maintained and 2 lane road for the next 62 miles to R. Pt.  Be aware  of livestock that may wander onto the road due to no fencing along roadside.

 

Once in Rocky Point continue through 6 traffic lights and cross the railroad tracks (after coming to a complete stop!!)  to the 6th traffic light and turn left onto Blvd. Fremont to head to Las Conchas approx. 1.5 miles.  This will bring you to a stop at the corner that has a large Pemex Gas Station on the left. As soon as you clear the intersection (going straight ahead will take you to the distant town of Caborca) by a few hundred yards, there will be a paved road that goes RIGHT approx 1 mile (in a 1/2 mile you will go straight through the "round about") to the Las Conchas Subdivision Guard gate - Enjoy!