Overview
Great Facilities and Amenities
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 5)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 2)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(All campsites have Picnic Table)
Site Access
(All campsites have Site Acceses)
Natural Features
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument exhibits an extraordinary collection of plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. This is a showcase for creatures who have adapted themselves to the extreme temperatures, intense sunlight, and little rainfall that characterize this Southwest region. Thirty-one species of cacti have mastered the art of living in this place, including the park's namesake and the giant saguaro. Here, the life of the Sonoran Desert is protected and allowed to flourish under nearly ideal wilderness conditions. The monument is an outstanding natural preserve where one of the Earth's major ecosystems survives almost unspoiled.
Recreation
Along with photography and birding, hiking is ideal here. There is a .9 mile trail that leads into Alamo Canyon from the campground. Beyond the campground area there are miles of trails laced around Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, some easy, others more strenuous. Always carry water and snacks, and avoid hiking during the hottest parts of the day. More detailed trail information is available at https://www.nps.gov/orpi/planyourvisit/hiking.htm and at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center.
Permitted Equipment
tent-N/A
vehicle-N/A
camper van-N/A
pickup camper-N/A
Nearby Attractions
- Lukeville Port of Entry to Mexico- approximately 18 miles south of Alamo Canyon Campground following SR 85. Gas available.
- Historic Ajo, AZ- approximately 26 miles north of Alamo Canyon Campground following SR 85. Gas, restaurants, shops, and groceries are available.