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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument sunset over ajo mountains
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We are located in southern Arizona, south of Ajo, west of Tucson, and east of Yuma.

Plane: Nearest airports are in Phoenix and Tucson. Small airport for private plans is located in Ajo, AZ.

Car: From the NORTH: follow Arizona Highway 85 through Ajo and Why. The Monument entrance is four miles from Why. The Kris Eggle Visitor Center is 22 miles (35.4 km) south of Why. From the EAST: from Tucson follow Arizona Highway 86 to Why, then turn south on Arizona Highway 85. From the WEST: follow I-8 to Gila Bend or I-10 to Buckeye, then turn south on Arizona Highway 85. From MEXICO: from Sonoyta, north to Lukeville on Mexico Route 2. Drive north on Highway 85 from Lukeville. The Kris Eggle Visitor Center is five miles north of Lukeville on Highway 85.

Public Transportation: Public transportation is not available.

Getting Around: Transportation in the monument is only available by private vehicle, foot or bicycle. Ranger guided van tours are available during the winter season.  Please check at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for information.

 
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Did You Know?
Our namesake, the Organ Pipe Cactus, is common in Mexico but very rare in the United States. They cannot tolerate cold weather and will be found on the south-facing hill slopes in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
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Last Updated: May 12, 2011 at 10:48 MST