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    Organ Pipe Cactus

    National Monument Arizona

Alamo Canyon Campground

alamo canyon site

Organ pipe and saguaro cactus surround the campsites at Alamo Canyon Campground.

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Alamo Canyon Campground is established for primitive tent camping only. Motorhomes and trailers are not permitted. Facilities include four campsites with charcoal grills, tables, pit toilets, and trash cans. Wood fires and ground fires are not allowed.

Camping is by permit only and is limited to the four established sites, with a maximum of 20 people per night for the entire campground. A camping permit must be obtained at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center before occupying a campsite. Sites are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Unregistered vehicles are subject to citation or towing at the owners expense.

Camping permits are $8.00 per day and camping is limited to seven (7) consecutive calendar days. Holders of the Golden Age/Senior or Access Pass receive a 50% discount on camping. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. The monument's $8.00 entrance fee, valid for seven (7) consecutive days, is required in addition to the camping permit.

For additional campsites and expanded facilities, including RV sites, restrooms, and a dump station, please visit the Twin Peaks Campground.

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Lesser long-nosed bats are considered an endangered species. Every summer Organ Pipe Cactus NM hosts a "maternal" colony consisting of 20,000 pregnant female bats. They come to feast on the pollen, nectar and fruit of the cactus. They are the primary pollinator of Organ Pipe Cactus. More...