Saguaro

Alerts and closures

• Park Closure

  Bajada Loop Drive Closure in West District

  Much of the west district's Bajada Loop Drive is currently closed due to storm damage.Hohokam Road is open to Sus Picnic Area only. The Javalina Wash Trail is also closed due to storm damage. The Red Hills Visitor Center remains open and many trails are still accessible. The east district is fully open.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

About

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.

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

Entry and 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

• 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

• Entrance - Motorcycle

  Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

  $20

Fees change. Confirm on nps.gov before you go.