The flowering season in Saguaro National Park attracts visitors from all over the world.
Saguaro National Park
National Park · AZ
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.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesBajada Loop Drive Closure in West District
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesVehicle Break-Ins
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesRV and trailer precautions: be aware of vehicle restrictions before visit.
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesRideshare services should be used with caution if visiting the Tucson Mountain District
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park6 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available14 activities
Park Name
InfoSaguaro National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoAZ
Phone
Info5207335153
sagu_information@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$45
Operating Hours
InfoThe 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.
Visitor Center: Red Hills Visitor Center (West)
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Rincon Mountain Visitor Center (East)
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Industry, Mining + 9 more
Weather Info
InfoYou can expect the Winter Season to have daytime temperatures from the low 50's to the high 70's. Whereas the Summer Season can result temperatures ranging from the mid-90's to low 110's. During the S
Getting There
InfoSaguaro 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 applicati
Location
Info32.2091° N, -110.7575° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website