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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 »

  • Tucson Mountain District (west) road re-opened

    The Golden Gate Road has been re-opened north of Sendero-Esperanza and is is now rated for high clearance vehicles due to the rough nature of the terrain. More »

Saguaro Cactus Question & Answer Guide

Where do saguaros grow?

How do saguaros grow?

How does the saguaro reproduce?

Why are saguaros pleated?

Why are some saguaros crested?

Do animals use the saguaro?

Do humans use the saguaro?

Are there threats to the saguaro?

  • Saguaro Cactus Census Saguaro Cactus Census

    Would you like to help park biologists with an ongoing saguaro study? Read More

Did You Know?

Snow on the spines of a Saguaro Cactus

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...