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    National Park Arizona

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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 »

Photos & Multimedia

Bright Violet Bloom of a Hedgehog Cactus

The bright violet flower of a hedgehog cactus which usually blooms in early spring. 

Joshua Boles - NPS

The unusual shapes of Sonoran Desert cacti, bright spring wildflowers, and spectacular Arizona sunsets at Saguaro National Park are a photographers dream.

To see more images of the park visit our Photo Gallery, then visit the Multimedia Presentations page for a more interactive exploration of Saguaro National Park.

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...