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    Saguaro

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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 »

Guided Programs

The desert provides food, medicine, materials, and more

NPS

Ranger programs are available year round in Saguaro National Park. January through April is our busy season and there are a wider variety to choose from daily. During the summer, only a few programs may be offered any given week. Please know that schedules and program titles are always subject to change. Please check at the visitor centers for the most up to date listings.

To see a monthly scheduled listing of programs offered at Saguaro National Park, click on the link below:



May
Rincon Mountain District - Guided Programs (east of Tucson)
Tucson Mountain District - Guided Programs (west of Tucson)

June
Rincon Mountain District - Guided Programs (east of Tucson)
Tucson Mountain District - Guided Programs (west of Tucson)

For a map of Saguaro National Park's two districts, click here...


For information about park entrance fees and federal passes that are available and accepted at Saguaro National Park, go to the park's Fee Information page.

 
Tucson Desert sunset

"I've never seen anything as majestic as the desert at sunset." ~ Jamie Trevillyan

Desert Seasons


Saguaro National Park is divided by the City of Tucson, the only major city located in the Arizona Upland. It is always interesting to hear new residents and visitors protest about the lack of seasons here in the desert. Interestingly, this part of the Sonoran Desert actually has five seasons. Learn more about the Desert Seasons

Winter Season - Late Fall to Early Spring Programs
With daytime temperature from the low 50's to the high 70's, Saguaro National Park is the perfect place to join one of our guided walks or informative talks. These activities are offered throughout the busy winter season (November through March). Interpretive programs vary from easy strolls through a cactus garden to strenuous hikes.*

Summer Season - Late Spring to Early Fall Programs
As we get deeper into the summer season, temperatures will range from mid-80's to low 100's. This is a great time to experience the desert as the day breaks or in the late of the day as the sun disappears behind the surrounding mountain ranges. During the late spring and summer months Saguaro National Park only offers interpretive programs on an intermittent basis.*

*Some interpretive programs are accessible to persons with physical disabilities or require a reservation to participate. This information will be noted on the schedule along with a phone number to make a reservation or get more information. Schedules are subject to change - please call the visitor centers for updates.

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.