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    Saguaro

    National Park Arizona

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  • Fire Restrictions in effect for Saguaro National Park

    Due to increased fire danger in southern Arizona, Saguaro National Park will implement fire restrictions in both the Rincon and Tucson Mountain Districts, beginning Wednesday, May 22, 2013. More »

  • 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 »

Management

View across mountain from Reef Rock to Rincon Peak

View of Rincon Peak as seen from Reef Rock in the Rincon Mountain Range of Saguaro National Park.

SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK

The staff at Saguaro National Park is committed to preserving this special part of the Sonoran Desert for the enjoyment of this and future generations. We work closely with federal, state, local and private partners to monitor and protect the park’s natural, cultural, and historic resources.

Did You Know?

The forest of the Saguaro Wilderness Area.

Saguaro National Park is more than just a desert park.  In fact, the highest point in the eastern district is Mica Mountain at 8,666.  There you will find a dense forest of Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, alligator-bark juniper, and aspen.