Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park embodies the universal symbol of the Great American West. Enormous cacti, silhouetted by the setting sun, prosper in the scorching heat and desert region. Yet these majestic plants are only found in a small portion of the United States. Saguaro National Park protects some of the most impressive forests of these sub-tropical giants, on the edge of the modern City of Tucson.

Park Open Info: 

7am to sunset daily; Year-round

Park Closed Info: 

7am to sunset daily; Year-round

Park Acreage: 

91440

Highest Point: 

Mica Mountain

Highest Point Elevation: 

8664 feet

Visitor Count: 

619983

Visitor Count Year Recorded: 

2006

Has Volunteer Program: 

Yes

Has Recycling: 

Yes

Has Shuttle System: 

No

Park Sights: 

Valley View Overlook Trail; Tuscon Mountain District; Rincon Mountain District; Saguaro Cacti

Endangered Species: 

Lesser Long-nosed Bat; Mexican Spotted Owl (threatened); plants

Entrance Fees: 

Individual Pass (valid for 7 days): $5; Vehicle Pass (valid for 7 days): $10; Commercial Fees: $25-$100 (varies depending on seating capacity)

Nearest Major City: 

Tuscon, AZ

Gateway Communities: 

Vail, AZ; Marana, AZ; Tucson, AZ; Cortaro, AZ; Sahuarita, AZ; Green Valley, AZ; Benson, AZ; Pomerene, AZ; Catalina, AZ; Oracle, AZ; San Manuel, AZ

Nearby Airports: 

Tuscon International Airport (TUS)

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