Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
National Monument · AZ
Park Closure · Temporary Road Closures in Effect
The following roads are temporary closed: West Border Road (Roosevelt Reservation) from the Lukeville Port of Entry west to Quitobaquito Springs, East Border Road (Roosevelt Reservation) from the Lukeville Port of Entry east to the Santa Rosa Mountains, and Camino de Dos Republicas. See Alerts for more info.
Caution · Feral Dogs May Be Seen in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Feral dogs may be present at the Twin Peaks Campground and around the Kris Eggle Visitor Center. Visitors should not attempt to feed or water these dogs or approach them in any way as they may carry disease or become hostile.
Caution · Pozo Nuevo Road to Bates Well Ranch High Clearance, 4-Wheel Drive Only
High Clearance, 4-wheel drive is required from where Pozo Nuevo Road begins along South Puerto Blanch Drive to Bates Well Ranch area. The road is washed out in areas. Bates Well Ranch is still accessible from the north on Darby Well Road.
Look closely. Look again. The sights and sounds of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, an International Biosphere Reserve, reveal a thriving community of plants and animals. Human stories echo throughout the Sonoran Desert, chronicling thousands of years of desert living. A wilderness hike, a scenic drive, or a night of camping will expose you to a living desert abounding with hidden life.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/orpi
- Location
- Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (32.036, -112.857)
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Passport stamp locations
- Kris Eggle Visitor Center
Hours
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monumenttoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
The monument is open 365 days a year and park roads and trails are open 24 hours. There is no gate at the monument entrance; entrance fees are paid for at the visitor center. There is no dispersed camping allowed anywhere in the monument. US-Mexico Border hours are 6 am-8 pm. The main season for visitors is December through the end of April, during the mild winter months and wildflower season. Campgrounds may fill during this time; check Recreation.gov for campsite availability.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Kris Eggle Visitor Centertoday: 8:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Ajo Mountain Drive - Self Guided Tour2–3 hours · 18 stops
Winding through desert and up into the Ajo Mountains, this drive offers numerous numbered stops with the chance to see and learn about the Sonoran Desert. A physical drive guide booklet can also be obtained in the visitor center.
Entrance fees
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- Private Vehicle — $25.00
Valid for 7 days. This fee includes all occupants of a non-commercial vehicle.
- Motorcycle — $20.00
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
- Per Person — $15.00
Valid for 7 days. This fee applies to bicycles and walk-ins (per person)
- Annual Entrance - Park — $45.00
This pass is valid for Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument for one year from the month of purchase. The pass admits all passengers in a private vehicle and is non-transferable.
- Annual Entrance - Park — $45.00
This pass is valid for Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument for one year from the month of purchase. The pass admits all passengers in a private vehicle and is non-transferable.