Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Experience the only place in the US where the Organ Pipe Cactus naturally grows
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.
Map showing location of park.
Organ pipe cactus and mountains at sunset
Photo by NPS Photo/ Craig Stocks
sun setting on a green organ pipe cactus
Photo by NPS Photo
View of Alamo Canyon trail, flanked by saguaros and vegetation with mountains in background
Photo by NPS Photo/ C Stocks
Sonoran pronghorn with cholla stuck to its face
Photo by NPS Photo/ D Martin
A saguaro cactus with white blooms, with reddish mountains in the background
Photo by NPS Photo/ K Ceballos