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    Saguaro

    National Park Arizona

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

Fire Updates

Saguaro National Park 24-hr Fire Information Hotline (recorded message): (520) 733-5150

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Saguaro National Park Fire Management

Campfires are permitted only in picnic areas where fire grates or fireplaces are provided. Fires must never be left unattended and must be completly extinguished upon departure. You must provide your own wood or charcoal. Collecting living or dead vegetation for firewood is prohibited. Use and possession of fireworks is prohibited year-round.

Did You Know?

Saguaro

The saguaro cactus only grows naturally in the Sonoran Desert. There are approximately 1.6 million individual saguaro plants growing within Saguaro National Park.