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News Release - Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is Modifying Operations to Implement Local Health Guidance

Date: March 28, 2020
Contact: Frank Torres, [phone] ext.7301

Date: March 28, 2020
Contact: Frank Torres, [phone] ext.7301


Ajo, AZ– Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, in response to guidance from Pima County/Arizona Health Department, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID19).

As of March 29, 2020 Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument will offer limited services outside those that support visitor or resource protection. At Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, the following services and operations, in addition to the Kris Eggle Visitor Center already closed, will be suspended in order to comply with the state order:

• Twin Peaks Campground
• Alamo Campground
• All Public Restroom Facilities

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website www.nps.gov/orpi and social media channels. Outdoor spaces at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument remain accessible to the public in accordance with the latest federal, state, and local health guidance, in addition to entry fees being waived for visitors.  

Outdoor spaces at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument remain accessible to the public in accordance with the latest federal, state, and local health guidance, in addition to entry fees being waived for visitors.

• Ajo Mountain Drive
• North Puerto Blanco Drive
• South Puerto Blanco Drive to Quitobaquito
• All Public Access Hiking Trails

The NPS encourages people who choose to visit Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument during this pandemic to adhere to guidance from the Centers for Center for Disease Control and state and local public health authorities to protect visitors and employees. As services are limited, the NPS urges visitors to continue to practice Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please check with individual parks for specific details about park operations.

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