Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have a chance to see these enormous cacti, silhouetted by the beauty of a magnificent desert sunset.
Current Alerts
- CautionVehicle Break-Ins
Vehicle break-ins have occurred at the King Canyon Trailhead, as well as at other trailheads throughout the park. Hide valuables and consider taking them with you, secure your vehicle, and report any suspicious activity. Please call 911 to report criminal activity or the Pima County Sherriff's Department Non-Emergency number at 520-351-4900.
- InformationRV and trailer precautions: be aware of vehicle restrictions before visit.
As the busy season ramps up, traffic will be denser and can result in delays and complications particularly for owners of longer vehicles. The Tucson Mountain District (west side) of the park can accommodate vehicles up to 40ft in total length on the loop drive and has RV parking available at the Visitor Center, and the Rincon Mountain District (east side) can accommodate vehicles up to 40ft in length on the loop drive but has no RV parking available at the Visitor Center.
- InformationRideshare services should be used with caution if visiting the Tucson Mountain District
Rideshare services will drop visitors off at the park, but usually will not pick them back up. To avoid being stranded in the park, coordinate two-way trips before using rideshares to visit the West side. No major trails start at the visitor center.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Arizona's Wildcats! (West District)Sun Aug 23 2026Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743
- Signal Hill Petroglyphs (West District)Sun Aug 23 2026Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N Kinney Rd Tucson, AZ 85743
- What is a Javelina? (West District)Sun Aug 23 2026
- Woodpeckers! (West District)Sun Aug 23 2026Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd Tucson, AZ 85743
- Garden Walk (West District)Sun Aug 23 2026Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N. Kinney Rd. Tucson, Arizona 85743
- The Desert as a Provider (West District)Sun Aug 23 2026Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N Kinney Rd. Tucson, AZ 85743
- Garden Walk (East District)Mon Aug 24 2026Please meet outside of the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center
- Living with Giants (West District)Mon Aug 24 2026Red Hills Visitor Center 2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 8574
- Explore the Night (East District)Fri Aug 28 2026Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center
- Capturing the Desert (East District)Sat Aug 29 2026Meet at the Freeman Homestead Trailhead