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 recorded source groups · SRC-1211, SRC-1212
• Built in 1939
  confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-1211, SRC-1212
• Owned by Pima County
  confidence 95/100 · 12 recorded source groups · 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 recorded source groups · SRC-1211, SRC-1213, SRC-3257
• Appeared in Rio Bravo (movie, 1959)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-5043, SRC-5041, SRC-7613, SRC-7614
• Appeared in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (movie, 1957)
  confidence 95/100 · 6 recorded source groups · SRC-5043, SRC-5042, SRC-7615, SRC-7616, SRC-8897, SRC-1211
• Appeared in El Dorado (movie, 1966)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-5043, SRC-5041, SRC-7617, SRC-7618, SRC-8898
• Appeared in Three Amigos! (movie, 1986)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-5043, SRC-5042, SRC-7619, SRC-7620, SRC-8899
• Appeared in The Outlaw Josey Wales (movie, 1976)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · 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

The entries above show the sources and confidence scores recorded in our fact ledger.
Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. 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

How is Old Tucson Studios connected to El Dorado?

Old Tucson Studios, in Tucson, Arizona, has a documented connection to El Dorado. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Rio Bravo, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Three Amigos!.

How is Old Tucson Studios connected to Gunfight at the O.K. Corral?

Old Tucson Studios, in Tucson, Arizona, has a documented connection to Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include El Dorado, Rio Bravo, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Three Amigos!.

How is Old Tucson Studios connected to Rio Bravo?

Old Tucson Studios, in Tucson, Arizona, has a documented connection to Rio Bravo. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include El Dorado, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Three Amigos!.

How is Old Tucson Studios connected to The Outlaw Josey Wales?

Old Tucson Studios, in Tucson, Arizona, has a documented connection to The Outlaw Josey Wales. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 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.