Sierra Vista is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, USA. Fort Huachuca, a U.S. Army base, is located just northwest of the city.
Several mountain ranges surround the City of Sierra Vista. One notable peak is Miller Peak. The city's name describes its location and at an elevation of 4,623 feet, the city boasts a view of the Mule, Dragoon, Whetstone and Huachuca Mountains. As the population nears 42,000, Sierra Vista is one of the fastest growing communities in Arizona and is the business and cultural center of Cochise County. The city annexed Fort Huachuca into its boundaries in 1971. The two communities hold a strong working relationship and share many facilities and joint activities.
Sierra Vista was incorporated in 1956. The city is the shopping center for Cochise County and parts of northern Sonora. Located within the city is The Mall at Sierra Vista and some shopping centers. There are a few cultural and recreational activities are available within a short distance from the city. Gray Hawk Nature Center, located on the San Pedro River, offers nature education programs and house live reptile and invertebrate exhibits.