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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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/orpi/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=32.2006&b_tl_lng=-113.0855&b_br_lat=31.8158&b_br_lng=-112.6078","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Organ%20Pipe%20Cactus%20National%20Monument","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/orpi/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/A1910F3F-AC95-B7D0-2B1171BAB2F34B89.jpg","title":"Organ Pipe Cactus at sunset","alt":"Organ pipe cactus and mountains at sunset","caption":"Visit the only place in the U.S. where you can see large stands of organ pipe cacti.","credit":"NPS Photo/ Craig Stocks","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7EB5D4-1DD8-B71B-0B8593382BE0A36F.jpg","title":"Organ Pipe Cactus","alt":"sun setting on a green organ pipe cactus","caption":"Experience the only place in the US where the Organ Pipe Cactus naturally grows","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/61C87139-A8DB-0AB8-A8178548A62CC9C0.jpg","title":"Scenic views in Alamo Canyon","alt":"View of Alamo Canyon trail, flanked by saguaros and vegetation with mountains in background","caption":"Capture amazing views from trails and scenic drives","credit":"NPS Photo/ C Stocks","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/61BB1C3C-D724-7336-D2F0D80ED3AC9926.jpg","title":"Sonoran Pronghorn","alt":"Sonoran pronghorn with cholla stuck to its face","caption":"Experience the wildlife of the most biodiverse desert in North America","credit":"NPS Photo/ D Martin","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/61AF0A7E-A55E-7365-987DD992EB97131B.jpg","title":"Blooming saguaro cactus","alt":"A saguaro cactus with white blooms, with reddish mountains in the background","caption":"Experience the rich assemblage of cacti at Organ Pipe Cactus.","credit":"NPS Photo/ K Ceballos","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Auto and ATV","Scenic Driving","Astronomy","Stargazing","Biking","Road Biking","Camping","Backcountry Camping","Car or Front Country Camping","Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)","Group Camping","RV Camping","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Self-Guided Tours - Auto","Hiking","Backcountry Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Off-Trail Permitted Hiking","Horse Trekking","Horse Camping (see also camping)","Horseback Riding","Junior Ranger Program","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Park Film","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Archeology","Explorers and Expeditions","Farming and Agriculture","Ranches","Schools and Education","Animals","Birds","Cats (wild)","Groundwater","Freshwater Springs","Mountains","Night Sky","Astronomy","Rock Landscapes and Features","Arches","Scenic Views","Trails","Unique Species","Rare","Endangered","Wilderness"],"fees":[{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"25.00","description":"Valid for 7 days. This fee includes all occupants of a non-commercial vehicle."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"20.00","description":"Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"15.00","description":"Valid for 7 days. This fee applies to bicycles and walk-ins (per person)"}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"45.00","description":"This pass is valid for Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument for one year from the month of purchase. The pass admits all passengers in a private vehicle and is non-transferable."},{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"45.00","description":"This pass is valid for Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument for one year from the month of purchase. The pass admits all passengers in a private vehicle and is non-transferable."}],"hours":[{"name":"Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument","description":"The monument is open 365 days a year and park roads and trails are open 24 hours. There is no gate at the monument entrance; entrance fees are paid for at the visitor center. There is no dispersed camping allowed anywhere in the monument. US-Mexico Border hours are 6 am-8 pm.\n\nThe main season for visitors is December through the end of April, during the mild winter months and wildflower season. Campgrounds may fill during this time; check Recreation.gov for campsite availability.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"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.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"520-387-6849","email":"orpi_information@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Kris Eggle Visitor Center","description":"The Kris Eggle Visitor Center is a great place to start your visit at Organ Pipe Cactus. Rangers there provide orientation to the monument, answer questions, and offer suggestions on how to best enjoy your experience during your time here. Inside is an information desk with maps and guides, an exhibit area where visitors may learn about the Sonoran Desert, and a bookstore. A short nature trail starting behind the visitor center features Quitobaquito pupfish and signs about the life found in the monument.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/orpi/planyourvisit/hours.htm","lat":31.9548998956,"lon":-112.801219552}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Alamo Canyon Campground","description":"Alamo Canyon Campground is a secluded, four-site campground nestled against rocky mountains at the mouth of Alamo Canyon. This primitive campground features picnic tables, grills, a tent area at each site, and a vault toilet located near bulletin boards. It is only for tent camping or small car camping; no RVs, trailers or generators are allowed.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/orpi/planyourvisit/alamo-canyon.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/247566","sites":4},{"name":"Twin Peaks Campground","description":"Twin Peaks Campground is the main, developed campground at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, located 1.5 miles from the Kris Eggle Visitor Center and Highway 85. Twin Peaks Campground has 34 tent-only sites and 174 sites for RVs, and several sites can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet in length. Restrooms have running water and some have solar-heated showers. Hookups for electricity, water, or sewer are not available. A dump station, with potable water is located past the last row of campsites.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/orpi/planyourvisit/twin-peaks.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/270816","sites":208}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"cabeza-prieta-national-wildlife-refuge","km":57},{"slug":"sonoran-desert-national-monument","km":106},{"slug":"ironwood-forest-national-monument","km":132},{"slug":"buenos-aires-national-wildlife-refuge","km":139},{"slug":"casa-grande-ruins-national-monument","km":164},{"slug":"kofa-national-wildlife-refuge","km":172}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=orpi"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.621Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Potential Delays Due to Area Construction","text":"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.","url":null,"updated":"2026-10-15 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-FCE7E5F6-9906-48E3-9765-973D173A5138"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Temporary Road Closures in Effect","text":"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.","url":null,"updated":"2026-08-24 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-F47E6AE6-6970-4188-855F-93F7B2DF0F4D"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Feral Dogs May Be Seen in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument","text":"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.","url":null,"updated":"2025-02-26 10:59:44.0","id":"nps-9166037F-48B7-407A-8194-5E5ED55C3838"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Pozo Nuevo Road to Bates Well Ranch High Clearance, 4-Wheel Drive Only","text":"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.","url":null,"updated":"2023-10-24 15:55:47.0","id":"nps-34A77005-0F10-46D2-887F-6ED1F43A6C2D"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/organ-pipe-cactus-national-monument/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/organ-pipe-cactus-national-monument.geojson"}