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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 »
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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 »
Monetary Donations
L Bolyard, NPS Monetary donations are graciously accepted and directly benefit the park. These funds are used for visitor services and safety, maintenance of facilities and resource management programs. Donations may be made by check or money order made payable to "National Park Service." Send to: Superintendent If you are making a donation in someone's honor, please include the honoree's name and address, and they will receive an acknowledgement note. |
Did You Know?
The average life span of a saguaro cactus is 150 years, but some plants may live more than 200 years. A 20 foot tall saguaro weighs approximately 1 ton (2000 pounds).