Old Tucson Studios

Old Tucson Studios is a studios in Tucson, Arizona, and a filming location for Tombstone (1993), Rio Bravo (1959) and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) among other productions. Built in 1939. It is owned by Pima County.

Location: 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Tucson
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1211, SRC-1212
• Built in 1939
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1211, SRC-1212
• Owned by Pima County
  confidence 95/100 · 12 independent sources · SRC-1212, SRC-1213, SRC-3256, SRC-4521, SRC-4522, SRC-6123, SRC-6124, SRC-8886, SRC-9316, SRC-12599, SRC-12925, SRC-13231, SRC-13673
• Appeared in Tombstone (movie, 1993)
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1211, SRC-1213, SRC-3257
• Appeared in Rio Bravo (movie, 1959)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5043, SRC-5041, SRC-7613, SRC-7614
• Appeared in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (movie, 1957)
  confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-5043, SRC-5042, SRC-7615, SRC-7616, SRC-8897, SRC-1211
• Appeared in El Dorado (movie, 1966)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-5043, SRC-5041, SRC-7617, SRC-7618, SRC-8898
• Appeared in Three Amigos! (movie, 1986)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-5043, SRC-5042, SRC-7619, SRC-7620, SRC-8899
• Appeared in The Outlaw Josey Wales (movie, 1976)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-5043, SRC-5041, SRC-7621, SRC-7622, SRC-8900

Evidence & sources

• SRC-10089 — The Chamber of Southern Arizona — Old Tucson directory listing (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1211 — American Heritage Railways — Old Tucson (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1212 — Cronkite News — Historic Old Tucson film studio has reopened after two years (Tier 2, reporting; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1213 — Old Tucson Studios — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-12599 — KOLD News 13 – Old Tucson getting new lease on life thanks to American Heritage Railways (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-12925 — Patch — Pima County To Announce Old Tucson Studios Buyer In March (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13231 — TheStudioTour.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13673 — Pima County, AZ official website — Attractions & Tourism (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-3256 — Tucson Sentinel — That's a wrap: Old Tucson closing; Pima County seeking new plan for 81-year-old film studio (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3257 — Arizona Daily Star (tucson.com) — Tombstone (1993) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4521 — Tucson (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4522 — Kgun9 (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5041 — Frommer's — Old Tucson Studios (Tier 2, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5042 — DesertUSA — Old Tucson Movie Studio (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5043 — Wikipedia — Old Tucson Studios (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5633 — Unique Venues — Old Tucson Studios (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5634 — TucsonTopia — Old Tucson (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5799 — Grand Circle — Old Tucson Movie Studio and Park (Tier 2, editorial; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5956 — Old Tucson (official site) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6123 — Old Tucson closes indefinitely; Pima County to decide its future — Arizona Daily Star (tucson.com) (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6124 — Old Tucson Studios — Arizona Foothills Magazine (Tier 3, magazine; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7613 — Rio Bravo (1959) – Filming & production – IMDb (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7614 — Photos: Expansion of Old Tucson and filming of "Rio Bravo" in 1958 – Arizona Daily Star (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7615 — Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) – Filming & production – IMDb (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7616 — Gunfight at the OK Corral filming locations – Movie-Locations.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7617 — El Dorado (1966) – Filming & production – IMDb (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7618 — Where Was El Dorado Filmed? – Giggster (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7619 — Three Amigos! (1986) – Filming & production – IMDb (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7620 — When Tucson once thrived as a top moviemaking location for Hollywood – KGUN 9 (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7621 — The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) – Filming & production – IMDb (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7622 — The Outlaw Josey Wales Filming Locations (1976) – A2Z Filming Location (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8886 — Old Tucson Closes Indefinitely — Tucson Weekly, The Range (Sept 8, 2020) (Tier 2, journalism_of_record; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8897 — Gunfight at the O.K. Corral — Hollywood's Golden Age (hollywoodsgoldenage.com) (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8898 — John Wayne in Old Tucson — Duke Filming Locations (duke-locations.com) (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8899 — Three Amigos Filming Locations: Where Was The Comedy Movie Shot? — OtakuKart (otakukart.com) (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8900 — Where Was The Outlaw Josey Wales Filmed? Complete Location Guide — Giggster (giggster.com) (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9316 — KOLD News 13 (13 News / Gray Television), "Pima County will have to find new tenant for Old Tucson", 2026-06-18 (Tier 2, news_of_record; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where was El Dorado filmed?

Old Tucson Studios, in Tucson, Arizona, is a real-world filming location used for El Dorado. This property has also appeared on screen in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Rio Bravo, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Three Amigos!.

Where was Gunfight at the O.K. Corral filmed?

Old Tucson Studios, in Tucson, Arizona, is a real-world filming location used for Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. This property has also appeared on screen in El Dorado, Rio Bravo, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Three Amigos!.

Where was Rio Bravo filmed?

Old Tucson Studios, in Tucson, Arizona, is a real-world filming location used for Rio Bravo. This property has also appeared on screen in El Dorado, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Three Amigos!.

Where was The Outlaw Josey Wales filmed?

Old Tucson Studios, in Tucson, Arizona, is a real-world filming location used for The Outlaw Josey Wales. This property has also appeared on screen in El Dorado, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Rio Bravo, Three Amigos!.

Can you visit Old Tucson Studios?

Yes — Old Tucson Studios is open to the public. Hours: Seasonal/event-based; check official Park Hours page (oldtucson.com/park-hours). Year-round Historic Film and Ghost tours. Admission: General admission approx. $31.71; varies by season/attraction. Buy online.

Where is Old Tucson Studios located?

Old Tucson Studios is located in Tucson, Arizona.