National Park

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park is a National Park in Arizona. The NPS currently lists 4 active alerts, 6 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $15.

Arizona National Park America the Beautiful pass accepted

Updated · NPS Data API

Saguaro flowers
Saguaro Flowers · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the 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.”

Active alerts

4

Closures

0

Campgrounds

6

Visitor centers

2

Current alerts and closures

4 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 1 danger, 1 caution and 2 information.

Danger

Loop Drive 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: Bajada Loop Drive, including Hohokam Rd east of Sus Picnic Area and Golden Gate Rd. The closure is a result of road damage due to flash flooding and will be lifted when the road is repaired, the area is safe to reenter, and the signs are removed. Kinney Rd from the eastern intersection of McCain Loop to the Desert Museum will be closed from Oct 1 - Nov 24, use McCain Loop as an alternative route.

Posted or updated Oct 25, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Caution

Vehicle Break-Ins

Vehicle 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.

Posted or updated Sep 3, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Information

RV 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.

Posted or updated Feb 10, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Information

Rideshare services should be used with caution if visiting the Tucson Mountain District

Rideshare 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.

Posted or updated Jul 20, 2023 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

The entrance fee paid for admission to Saguaro National Park is good for 7 days and includes both the Tucson Mountain District (West) and the Rincon Mountain District (East).

Entrance fees
FeeCostDetails
Entrance - Private Vehicle$25The 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. Buy online
Entrance - Per Person$15Individuals entering the park by means other than a motor vehicle may purchase individual entrance passes. Buy online
Entrance - Motorcycle$20Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online
Park passes
PassCostBuy
Annual Entrance - Park$45Recreation.gov

The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Saguaro.

Arts and CultureAuto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingCampingBackcountry CampingGuided ToursHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramPark Film

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.

Saguaro National Park
DayHours
MondayAll Day
TuesdayAll Day
WednesdayAll Day
ThursdayAll Day
FridayAll Day
SaturdayAll Day
SundayAll Day

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.

Contact and directions

Phone
5207335153
Email
[email protected]
Address
3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85730
Coordinates
32.2091, -110.7575· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Red Hills Visitor Center (West)Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM5207335158Yes
Rincon Mountain Visitor Center (East)Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM5207335153Yes

Campgrounds

CampgroundTotal sitesReservableFirst-comeRVsFeeReserve
Douglas Spring000No$8—
Grass Shack000No$8—
Happy Valley Saddle000No$8—
Juniper Basin000No$8—
Manning Camp666No$8—
Spud Rock Spring000No$8—

Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.