Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona

  The magnificent loveliness of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is there for you to like. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument has great outdoors recreation, so you can have a ball during your stay. While staying at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument you could always explore Gibson Arroyo; from Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument you obtain a perfect view of Little Ajo Mountains.
A trip to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a magnificent selection when you've got to get out of the house. Why not spend some time golfing at a close by golf course
    like Ajo Country Club, and a splendid panorama of lovely Concentrator Hill is available. Interesting geology is available here; Greenway Cross is close to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and if you get bored of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument you could also explore nearby
East Dam Tailings Pond.
The panorama of Camelback Mountain from Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is lovely, and if you're here, you could also take a look at delightful South Dam Tailings Pond. North Dam Tailings Pond is a nearby lake that you could go to, and you can see Pinnacle Peak from Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a popular destination for the population of Ajo.
At Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument you don’t see much rainfall; all through the month of August you get the most rain around here,
 
    like Ajo Country Club, and a splendid panorama of lovely Concentrator Hill is available. Interesting geology is available here; Greenway Cross is close to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and if you get bored of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument you could also explore nearby
through the winter are in the 40's. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a magnificent wilderness region where everyone has a great time.
Arkansas Mountain is wonderful and can be spotted from Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and camping is available at Coyote Howls Park. This place is so good, just check out all the amusing things to do close to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. A good spot to camp here at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is Shadow Ridge RV Resort, and you'll meet a lot of people from Ajo here.
Fun pursuits are plentiful;
 
there's always something to suit everyone.

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument celebrates the life and landscape of the Sonoran Desert. Here, in this desert wilderness of plants and animals and dramatic mountains and plains scenery, you can drive a lonely road, hike a backcountry trail, camp beneath a clear desert sky, or just soak in the warmth and beauty of the Southwest. The Monument exhibits an extraordinary collection of plants of the Sonoran Desert, including the organ pipe cactus, a large cactus rarely found in the United States. There are also many creatures that have been able to adapt themselves to extreme temperatures, intense sunlight and little rainfall. Acreage: 330,688.86; Federal: 329,316.31; Non-federal: 1,372.55. Wilderness area: 312,600.

   

CONTACTS

Email - orpi_information@nps.gov

Fax- 520-387-7144

Write to
10 Organ Pipe Drive
Ajo, AZ 85321-9626

Phone
Visitor Information - 520-387-6849

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
Visitor Center open daily 8:00 am - 5:00 pm except Christmas Day

Getting There
PLANE - Nearby airports are in Phoenix and Tuscon, than by private vehicle.

CAR - From the north: follow AZ 85 through Ajo and Why. The Monument is 22 miles (35.4 km) south of Why. From the east: follow AZ 86 to Why, then turn south on AZ 85. From the west: follow I-8 to Gila Bend or I-10 to Buckeye, then turn south on AZ 85. From Mexico: drive on Mexico Route 2 to Sonoyta, then north to Lukeville.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - None available.

Weather & Climate
Nov.-Apr. is mild and usually sunny, May-Oct. is hot, with daytime temperatures over 100 degrees F. Two rainy periods yearly - December through March there are usually gentle rains; thunderstorms likely during August and September. Rain gear is recommended during these periods.

Accessibility
The visitor center, parking area, and rest rooms are handicapped accessible. The visitor center has a captioned slide program. There are accessible campsites, and the scenic drives have accessible rest rooms.

Getting Around
No rentals or public transportation available in area. Access is by foot, cycle or private vehicle. During the winter season motorized tours of the scenic drives are offered on a regular basis.

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
INDIVIDUAL
$3.00 for 7 Days
Fee for entry by foot, bicycle or motorcycle per person.

VEHICLE
$5.00 for 7 Days
Fee for entry in a private vehicle.

Permits
OVERNIGHT BACKCOUNTRY PERMIT
$5.00 for 14 Days

Local Passport
ANNUAL PASS
$15.00 for Annual

CAMPING

Alamo Campground
Open All Year
Primitive campground with pit toilet(no water). Four sites that are tents only. First come/first served with a permit available at the visitor center. Cost: $6 per site per night.

Twin Peaks Campground
Open All Year
208 campsites are available on a first-come first-served basis all year for $10.00 a night. Length of RV unit is not to exceed 35 feet. Generator hours 12 noon to 4 pm only. Water, rest rooms, grills, tables, and a dump station are available. Fires are permitted in grills, but wood gathering is prohibited.

FACILITIES

Visitor Centers
TWIN PEAKS
Open All Year 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone - 520-387-6849
Location - On highway 85, 35 miles south of Ajo, Arizona.
Closures - Closed Christmas Day.
Special Programs - Ranger conducted activities are generally available every day from late-December through mid-April. These activities include evening programs in the amphitheater, ranger-led walks to various points of interest and informative patio talks at the visitor center. Activities can be scheduled for other times of the year or for groups by contacting the Division of Interpretation. A 15 minute slide program is available throughout the day from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Exhibits - Museum with photographic exhibit and dioramas on the Sonoran Desert.
Available Facilities - Southwest Parks and Monuments Association Bookstore.


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