Saguaro National Park
1 campground in the park · 102 nearby · 54 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
5 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- DangerLoop Drive mostly closed in Tucson Mountain District due to storms.The following areas in the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park are closed to public use: Hohokam Road between Hugh Norris Trail Head and Golden Gate Road, and Golden Gate Road between Signal Hill Junction and Sandaro Esperanza. The closure is a result of road damage due to flash flooding on the road. Signs are in place to inform visitors of the closure. The closure will be lifted when the road is repaired, the area is safe to reenter, and the signs are removed.
- Park closureVisitor Center will be closed on 9/16 (West Side) and 9/23 (East Side)The park's visitor centers will be closing for a day this week and a day next week for WNP inventory reporting. - 9/16/26, the Red Hill Visitor Center (West District) will be closed all day. - 9/23/26, the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center (East District) will be closed all day.
- CautionVehicle Break-InsVehicle break-ins have occurred at the King Canyon Trailhead, as well as at other trailheads throughout the park. Hide valuables and consider taking them with you, secure your vehicle, and report any suspicious activity. Please call 911 to report criminal activity or the Pima County Sheriff's Department Non-Emergency number at 520-351-4900.
- InformationRV and trailer precautions: be aware of vehicle restrictions before visit.As the busy season ramps up, traffic will be denser and can result in delays and complications particularly for owners of longer vehicles. The Tucson Mountain District (west side) of the park can accommodate vehicles up to 40ft in total length on the loop drive and has RV parking available at the Visitor Center, and the Rincon Mountain District (east side) can accommodate vehicles up to 40ft in length on the loop drive but has no RV parking available at the Visitor Center.
- InformationRideshare services should be used with caution if visiting the Tucson Mountain DistrictRideshare services will drop visitors off at the park, but usually will not pick them back up. To avoid being stranded in the park, coordinate two-way trips before using rideshares to visit the West side. No major trails start at the visitor center.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $25 per vehicle
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 1 campgroundReserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 102 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 54 sitesWithin 50 mi
- Annual pass
- $45Saguaro only
Where to camp
Camping in the park 1
Camping near the park 102
- Aerial viewPublic Land
Juniper Basin
6.7 mi · Rincon Valley, AZ
- Public Land
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 1
8.3 mi · Catalina Foothills, AZ
Free and dispersed nearby 54
See them on the map- Rose Canyon CampgroundWillow Canyon, AZ13 mi
- Bigelow/bear WallowSummerhaven, AZ15 mi
- Ag Fields Group SiteSonoita, AZ28 mi
- Camp siteSaddlebrooke, AZ29 mi
- Cieneguita BLMSonoita, AZ31 mi
- Camp siteSonoita, AZ34 mi
Services nearby: 7 dump stations · 9 rest areas
About Saguaro
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…
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.
Photos: NPS Photo/ Bolyard · NPS Photo
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Guided Tours
Plan your visit
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…
Weather
You 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 Summer season, it is…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle$25
- Per person$15
- Motorcycle, 7 days$20
- Saguaro annual pass$45
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.
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.
Weather
You 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 Summer season, it is highly recommended to restrict outdoor activities to before 10am, or after 4pm. Late Summer into early Fall is usually accompanied by heavy monsoon rains, resulting in cooler but more humid afternoons and evenings. Flash flooding is a concern around this time of year.
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