• Rainbow over Organ Pipe Cactus NM

    Organ Pipe Cactus

    National Monument Arizona

A Place To Be Curious

Mysteries of Sonoran Desert life are slowly revealed and abundantly displayed at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. This International Biosphere Reserve, is an ecorich collection of plants and animals that have adapted to living throughout this surprisingly diverse geological landscape. Scenic drives, wilderness hikes and camping can lead to unraveling the mysteries that await your discovery. 

Features

  • View of valley with organ pipe in foreground

    State of the Park

    As part of the stewardship of national parks the NPS has developed State of the Park reports to assess the overall status of park resources.

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  • Child drinks water.

    Desert Safety

    Staying safe means being informed, knowing your limits and being aware of your surroundings.

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  • Woman stakes down a tent.

    Camping

    A night sky filled with stars. Silence broken by the wind whistling through cactus spines or a coyote howling. All are part of a camping experience.

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  • International volunteers

    Volunteer Spotlight

    Volunteers bring a variety of talents and skills to the monument. Meet a few of these fabulous people

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Did You Know?

Javelinas are not pigs

Javelina look like pigs and act like pigs, but they are not pigs.  Pigs evolved over thousands of years on the Eurasian continent.  Javelina evolved over thousands of years on the North American continent.  So, they may look like each other, but they are not even remotely related. More...