National Park · Arizona

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.

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Things to do

Arts and Culture
Auto and ATV
Scenic Driving
Astronomy
Stargazing
Biking
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Guided Tours
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Junior Ranger Program
Park Film

Weather & when to go

Winter Season With daytime temperature from the low 50's to the high 70's Summer Season As we get deeper into the summer season, temperatures will range from mid-90's to low 110's. This is a great time to experience the desert as the day breaks or in the late of the day as the sun disappears behind the surrounding mountain ranges. During the late spring and summer months Saguaro National Park only offers interpretive programs on an intermittent basis.

Entrance fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle
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.
$25.00
Entrance - Per Person
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.
$15.00
Entrance - Motorcycle
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
$20.00

Operating hours

Saguaro National Park

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.

Campgrounds

Douglas Spring
Spud Rock Spring
Manning Camp
Happy Valley Saddle
Juniper Basin
Grass Shack

FAQ

How much does it cost to visit Saguaro National Park?: Entrance to Saguaro National Park costs $25.00 (Entrance - Private Vehicle), $15.00 (Entrance - Per Person), $20.00 (Entrance - Motorcycle). The America the Beautiful annual pass ($80) covers entry at every NPS site.
What are the hours at Saguaro National Park?: 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 Dr…
Do I need a reservation for Saguaro National Park?: No timed-entry reservation is currently required to enter Saguaro National Park. Campgrounds and permits may still need to be booked separately on Recreation.gov.