Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Closure Caution Information See 4 current alerts
Current alerts (4)
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Closure
Temporary Road Closures in Effect
The following roads are temporary closed: West Border Road (Roosevelt Reservation) from the Lukeville Port of Entry west to Quitobaquito Springs, East Border Road (Roosevelt Reservation) from the Lukeville Port of Entry east to the Santa Rosa Mountains, and Camino de Dos Republicas. See Alerts for more info.
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Caution
Feral Dogs May Be Seen in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Feral dogs may be present at the Twin Peaks Campground and around the Kris Eggle Visitor Center. Visitors should not attempt to feed or water these dogs or approach them in any way as they may carry disease or become hostile.
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Caution
Pozo Nuevo Road to Bates Well Ranch High Clearance, 4-Wheel Drive Only
High Clearance, 4-wheel drive is required from where Pozo Nuevo Road begins along South Puerto Blanch Drive to Bates Well Ranch area. The road is washed out in areas. Bates Well Ranch is still accessible from the north on Darby Well Road.
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Information
Potential Delays Due to Area Construction
Visitors traveling on South Puerto Blanco Drive should use extreme caution due to increased traffic and ongoing construction along the road leading to Quitobaquito. Please observe the posted 25 mph speed limit.
Hours
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
| Every day | All Day |
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The monument is open 365 days a year and park roads and trails are open 24 hours. There is no gate at the monument entrance; entrance fees are paid for at the visitor center. There is no dispersed camping allowed anywhere in the monument. US-Mexico Border hours are 6 am-8 pm.
The main season for visitors is December through the end of April, during the mild winter months and wildflower season. Campgrounds may fill during this time; check Recreation.gov for campsite availability.
Visitor centers
Kris Eggle Visitor Center Today: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Kris Eggle Visitor Center
Today: 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Summer Hours (May 1st - October 31st), May 1 – Oct 31)
Usual hours
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving (closed)
The monument is always open. All trails, scenic drives, and campgrounds are accessible to the public 24 hours a day. The Kris Eggle Visitor Center is open daily, 7 days a week, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm from May 1st to October 31st, and switches to 9:00 am - 5:00 pm from November 1 to April 30th.
About this park
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.