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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Pets
Pets are welcome in certain areas of Organ Pipe.

Barney Riley, NPS

Pets are welcome in certain areas of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Pets are welcome in certain areas of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. However, temperatures can soar well above 110 degrees in the summer time, and over 90 degrees even in the winter. Pets should NEVER be left in a vehicle.

Pets are welcome on the Palo Verde Trail, Campground Perimeter Trail and all roads open to visitor use, as well as in the campgrounds. They are not allowed in the wilderness. Please be a good pet-parent and clean up after your friends.

  • Please keep your pets on a leash for their safety and the well being of our wildlife. Even good dogs under voice control might stumble onto a rattlesnake without warning. 
  • Watch for cholla along any of the roads and trails, carry tweezers to pull spines out of paws and noses. 
  • Pavement and rocks get very hot, avoid walking your friends during the hottest parts of the summer days, paws will burn.
  • Just as you should drink water all day, make sure your pet has enough water to keep them well hydrated and cool.

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A photo of a barrel cactus with flowers

Did You Know?
It's not easy, practical, or legal to get "water" from a barrel cactus within the Monument. Even if you tried to get past the spines, it would be like sucking on a bad-tasting dish sponge. The best thing to do is fill a canteen with good drinking water before leaving home.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 MST