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.
Photo: NPS Photo/ Craig Stocks / NPS
About 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 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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Driving times from Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$25.00Valid for 7 days. This fee includes all occupants of a non-commercial vehicle.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$20.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00Valid for 7 days. This fee applies to bicycles and walk-ins (per person)
Hours
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
Summer months are hot, with temperatures exceeding 100F during the day and night-time temperatures in the high 70's. Winter months are milder, with temperatures in the 70s during the day and 30's to 40's in the evening.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument?
- Entrance to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument starts at $15. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument?
- Popular activities include Astronomy, Auto and ATV, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking, Biking, Birdwatching.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (4 h 42 min), Saguaro National Park (5 h), Tumacácori National Historical Park (5 h 10 min), Montezuma Castle National Monument (5 h 49 min), Tuzigoot National Monument (6 h 2 min), Tonto National Monument (6 h 14 min).