Organ pipe cactus and mountains at sunset
Visit the only place in the U.S. where you can see large stands of organ pipe cacti. NPS Photo/ Craig Stocks

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

National Monument · Arizona · National Park Service

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.

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Know before you go

Phone
520-387-6849
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Archeology · Explorers and Expeditions · Farming and Agriculture · Ranches · Schools and Education · Animals · Birds · Cats (wild) · Groundwater · Freshwater Springs · Mountains · Night Sky · Astronomy · Rock Landscapes and Features · Arches · Scenic Views · Trails · Unique Species · Rare · Endangered · Wilderness

Activities & features: Auto and ATV · Scenic Driving · Astronomy · Stargazing · Biking · Road Biking · Camping · Backcountry Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) · Group Camping · RV Camping · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Self-Guided Tours - Auto · Hiking · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Off-Trail Permitted Hiking · Horse Trekking · Horse Camping (see also camping) · Horseback Riding · Junior Ranger Program · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • sun setting on a green organ pipe cactus
    NPS Photo
  • View of Alamo Canyon trail, flanked by saguaros and vegetation with mountains in background
    NPS Photo/ C Stocks
  • Sonoran pronghorn with cholla stuck to its face
    NPS Photo/ D Martin
  • A saguaro cactus with white blooms, with reddish mountains in the background
    NPS Photo/ K Ceballos

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12