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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument |
Description:
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.
Designations:
National Monument (April 13, 1937)
Organ Pipe Wilderness (November 10, 1978)
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.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Camping | Educational Programs | Hiking | Wilderness Area | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Stargazing | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | CampGrounds | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Nature: Endangered Animals | Endangered Plants | And more.
Directions to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
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.
Attractions:
Bureau of Land Management - Yuma Field Office
Phone:520-317-3200
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
Pinacate Biosphere Reserve
Phone:011-62-159864
Arizona-Sonora Desert Musuem
Phone:520-883-1380
Arizona State Parks
Phone:602-542-4174
Nearby Parks:
Saguaro National Park in Arizona (150 miles)
Tumacácori National Historical Park in Arizona (150 miles)
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Arizona (150 miles)
Fort Bowie National Historic Site in Arizona (150 miles)
Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona (150 miles)
Tonto National Monument in Arizona (150 miles)
Tuzigoot National Monument in Arizona (150 miles)
Walnut Canyon National Monument in Arizona (150 miles)
Saguaro National Park in Arizona (150 miles)
Saguaro National Park in Arizona (150 miles)
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