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Bottled water no longer for sale in Saguaro National Park
Water bottle filling stations have been installed at both visitor centers and the Rincon Mountain District bike ramada for visitors to refill their reusable water bottles. A variety of BPA-free waterbottles are available inside the visitor centers. More »
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High Desert Temperatures
Desert temps are over 100 degrees with extremely low humidity. Drink water before you hit the trails, and during your hike drink a quart of water per hour and some form of electrolytes to replace minerals your body needs. Wear a hat and sunscreen. More »
Welcome to Saguaro National Park
Tucson, Arizona is home to North America’s largest Cacti. The Giant Saguaro is the universal symbol of the American West. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the East and West of the modern City of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
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Its HOT HOT HOT!!!
With temperatures already cresting 100 degrees in the shade and humidity below 5% - How can you stay safe while enjoying Saguaro's beautiful desert?
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Reduce, ReUse and REFILL
Saguaro National Park is no longer selling disposable bottled water. New bottle filling stations are available to refill visitors' reusable bottles.
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Extra! Extra! Hear All About Us!
What's happening out at Saguaro National Park? Find out the lastest news, updates, special events, special features and who else is talking about us.
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Hiking, Backpacking & Saguaro Wilderness
Planning on taking a hike? Are you backpacking into the Saguaro Wilderness? Here is some information you need to know.
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History of Section 17
Check out our Historic Section 17 Saguaro Census. Our SCA's, Park Staff and Volunteers help us count Cacti!!!
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Join our growing community of fans and get the latest updates of what is going on inside the park.
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Did You Know?
Even though the Sonoran Desert is known as very hot and dry place, snow sometimes falls and accumulates on the desert floor of Saguaro National Park. When it does it turns the desert into a winter wonderland. More...