Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

Look closely. Look again. The sights and sounds of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, an International Biosphere Reserve, reveal a thriving community of plants and animals. Human stories echo throughout the Sonoran Desert, chronicling thousands of years of desert living. A wilderness hike, a scenic drive, or a night of camping will expose you to a living desert abounding with hidden life.

At the park

• Camping activity
• Scenic drives & overlooks scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

⚠ Caution: Pozo Nuevo Road to Bates Well Ranch High Clearance, 4-Wheel Drive Only

High Clearance, 4-wheel drive is required from where Pozo Nuevo Road begins along South Puerto Blanch Drive to Bates Well Ranch area. The road is washed out in areas. Bates Well Ranch is still accessible from the north on Darby Well Road.

⚠ Caution: Feral Dogs May Be Seen in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Feral dogs may be present at the Twin Peaks Campground and around the Kris Eggle Visitor Center. Visitors should not attempt to feed or water these dogs or approach them in any way as they may carry disease or become hostile.

⚠ Park closure: Temporary Road Closures in Effect

The following roads are temporary closed: West Border Road (Roosevelt Reservation) from the Lukeville Port of Entry west to Quitobaquito Springs, East Border Road (Roosevelt Reservation) from the Lukeville Port of Entry east to the Santa Rosa Mountains, and Camino de Dos Republicas. See Alerts for more info.

Park alert: Potential Delays Due to Area Construction

Visitors traveling on South Puerto Blanco Drive should use extreme caution due to increased traffic and ongoing construction along the road leading to Quitobaquito. Please observe the posted 25 mph speed limit.

Getting there

The Kris Eggle Visitor Center is located on Highway 85 approximately 25 miles south of Why, AZ and 5 miles north of Lukeville, AZ, just before the US-Mexico Border.

Weather & when to go

Summer months are hot, with temperatures exceeding 100F during the day and night-time temperatures in the high 70's. Winter months are milder, with temperatures in the 70s during the day and 30's to 40's in the evening.

Visitor center

Ajo Mountain Drive Stop 1

Facilities on the park map

2 bench, 6 picnic area, 2 restroom, 1 visitor information.

History

Opened

1937

• Park opened