About Saguaro National Park
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
Quick Facts
Entrance Fees
The vehicle entrance pass is sold in the form of a dated register receipt and admits one privately owned, non-commercial vehicle into Saguaro National Park. This includes passenger cars, trucks, vans, recreational vehicles, campers, or converted buses used for private, recreational purposes.
Individuals entering the park by means other than a motor vehicle may purchase individual entrance passes. This includes hikers, horseback riders and bicyclists. The individual entrance fee is charged to anyone 16 years of age or older.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Operating Hours
The park is always open, except under emergency conditions. You can walk or bike into the park 24 hours a day. The Visitor Centers are open daily from 9:00am - 5:00pm from Oct. 1st to May 31st, & switch to 8:00am - 4:00pm from June 1st to Sept. 30th. In the Tucson Mountain District (West), The Bajada Loop Scenic Drive (Golden Gate Road & Hohokam Road) is open to vehicles during daylight hours. In the Rincon Mountain District (East), the Cactus Forest Loop Drive is open from 5:00am - 8:30pm.
Activities
Getting There
Saguaro National Park has two districts separated by the city of Tucson. The address for the Saguaro National Park West District is 2700 N Kinney Rd. We do not recommend using mobile mapping applications to search for either district. Instead, please click the link to the directions page, determine which district you plan to visit, and enter that physical address into the mobile application.
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Entrance Passes
This pass covers up to 4 adults (anyone over the age of 16) or everyone in a single, non-commercial, vehicle. Is accepted in both districts of the park.
Topics & Themes
Visitor Centers
Red Hills Visitor Center (West)
The Red Hills Visitor Center is a great place to learn about the park and start your visit to Saguaro National Park's West District. Views…
Hours: The park is always open, except under emergency conditions. You can hike into the park 24 hours a day. The Visitor Center is open daily 9:00am - 5:00pm from October 1st to May 31st, and switches to 8:00am - 4:00pm from June 1st to September 30th. In the Tucson Mountain District (West), the Bajada Scenic Loop Drive is open from dawn to dusk (actual times vary throughout the year).
Rincon Mountain Visitor Center (East)
At the visitor center, you will find the bookstore, information station, maps and restrooms. The visitor center is also the starting point for a scenic…
Hours: The park is always open, except under emergency conditions. You can walk or bike into the park 24 hours a day. The Visitor Center is open daily 9:00am - 5:00pm from October 1st to May 31st, and switches to 8:00am - 4:00pm from June 1st to September 30th. In the Rincon Mountain District (East), the Cactus Forest Loop Drive is open 5:00am - 8:30pm.
Campgrounds
Douglas Spring
- 4,800 feet elevation - 3 campsites (6 people max per site) *This campground is hike in only! The hike up offers beautiful views down…
Grass Shack
- 5,300 feet elevation - 3 campsites (6 people max per site) *This campground is hike in only! Grass Shack is a great campground that…
Happy Valley Saddle
- 3 campsites (6 people max per site) *This campground is hike in only! This is the shortest hike to a campground, covering 3.9 miles…
Juniper Basin
- 6,000 elevation - 3 campsites (6 people max per site) *This campground is hike in only! This campground is a tough day hike up…
Manning Camp
- 8,000 feet elevation - 6 campsites (max 6 people per site) - water available year-round *This campground is hike in only! Depending on where…
Spud Rock Spring
- 3 campsites (6 people max per site) *This campground is hike in only! Spud Rock is the most isolated of our six campgrounds, sitting…
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