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Saguaro National Park

CautionJun 12, 2026

Vehicle Break-Ins

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Saguaro flowers

The flowering season in Saguaro National Park attracts visitors from all over the world.

Photo: NPS Photo

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.

Activities

Arts and CultureAuto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingCampingBackcountry CampingGuided ToursHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger Program
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Directions

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.

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Weather

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.

News

Jun 16, 2026

Box Fire Fully Contained

With minimal fire behavior and no growth, containment on the Box Fire in Saguaro National Park increased to 100% on Tuesday, June 16.

Jun 13, 2026

Firefighters Working to Contain the Box Fire in Saguaro National Park

Interagency wildland firefighters are responding to the Box Fire, which was reported on June 13 at approximately 7:15 am in Saguaro National Park. The fire is located in the Rincon Mountains in the east district of the park just west of Juniper Basin campground.

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle$25.00
Entrance - Per Person$15.00
Entrance - Motorcycle$20.00