Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
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 this desert preserve, chronicling thousands of years of desert living. A scenic drive, wilderness hike or a night of camping will expose you to a living desert that thrives.
The Kris Eggle Visitor Center is located on Highway 85 approximately 25 miles south of Why, AZ and 5 miles north of Lukeville, AZ, just before the US-Mexico Border.
- 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
- 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
Organ Pipe Cactus at sunset
Visit the only place in the U.S. where you can see large stands of organ pipe cacti.
Organ Pipe Cactus
Experience the only place in the US where the Organ Pipe Cactus naturally grows
Scenic views in Alamo Canyon
Capture amazing views from trails and scenic drives
Sonoran Pronghorn
Experience the wildlife of the most biodiverse desert in North America
Blooming saguaro cactus
Experience the rich assemblage of cacti at Organ Pipe Cactus.