Saguaro National Park

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Just outside of Tucson, you will find the amazing scenery offered by Saguaro National Park. The park is home to some of the largest cacti in the country. Established in 1933, the park was intended to be a protective haven for the iconic cacti that live there. Symbolizing the old west, these plants are incredible to see up close and in person. Saguaro National Park is actually a park within the desert. Beyond just the cacti, there is an array of animal life here as well. Visitors to the region might just get to see everything from a javelina (a.k.a. skunk pig) to antelope. And with campgrounds available in the eastern district of the park, spending a night under the desert sky proves an incredibly tranquil and inviting experience.

1 millionAnnual Visitors
Cactus Forest DriveBest Road to See Cacti
1994Established as National Park

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Things to See in Saguaro National Park

  • Camping

    There are 6 designated areas within the park in which tourists can camp out. With the highest campground at an elevation of 8000 ft, you can rest assured that the views from many of these spots are breathtaking.
  • Saguaro Wilderness Area

    With a number of trails leading through the wilderness area, you have plenty of great opportunities to explore the park and Rincon Mountain Area. Given that there is nearly 92,000 acres of protected land, visitors are sure to see a wide array of plant and animal life.
  • Getting Around

    While hiking through the park is the most popular means of experiencing all it has to offer, both districts also allow biking and horseback riding as well. Beyond the trails, there are paved roads that run through the park.

When to Visit Saguaro National Park

  • Winter

    The weather can vary drastically as the low elevation of the park sits at about 2,000 feet and the high point is above 8,000 feet. Winters are generally pretty mild. The one day of the year that the park is closed is Christmas.
  • Spring

    Spring is a good time to visit because of the sunny, but not too warm, weather. April highs are in the low-80s. Spring is the dry season, and it is very unlikely that you will have to deal with rain.
  • Summer

    Summer is definitely hot, but not quite as much as other parts of Arizona. The lower elevation areas of the park will get up near 100 degrees. Summers can be more crowded due to kids on summer break. Summer is also the (relatively) wet season.
  • Fall

    Fall can be a fantastic season for visiting the park. October temps are in the mid-80s.

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Saskia

18 days ago

What an amazing tour. We saw whales, dolphins and porpoises. The crew was very friendly and enthusiastic. We could really tell they are very respectful towards the animals, we were able to see two humpbacks for nearly half an hour, everybody was silent, the engine was off and the crew was also in awe. Only when the whales left, the engine was back on and we also started moving again. We really felt like we had all the time in the world and we didn't disturb the animals.

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Campden

18 days ago

We had an amazing time flying over the beautiful canyons, admiring the waterfalls from above. While we are both quite adventurous, I have an occasional fear of heights. The staff was incredibly friendly and professional, putting our minds perfectly at ease and making the best experience for us possible.

Kera

Kera

18 days ago

This was one of the BEST experiences I have ever had! We extended our trip into a two-tank dive and got to explore the surrounding areas of the garden eel bay before going into our manta show.

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Alex and Benjamin

18 days ago

This was one of our favorite experiences on the trip. Kensington Market is an incredible neighborhood with a vibrant culture. We had a LOT of food on this tour. If you're thinking this will be sample size HAHA you're wrong.

Kayla and Andrew

Kayla and Andrew

18 days ago

We loved the small town atmosphere of this winery, and just how welcoming the staff and environment was. Definitely recommend doing this to anyone in the area!!

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Bonnie

18 days ago

Thank you Spur Experiences and Jessica for a great day in the Cinque Terre! The day included colorful towns, sea breeze, hiking, dipping my toes in the Mediterranean, history & local cuisine lessons, delicious food and gelato, and wonderful views.

Kathleen

Kathleen

18 days ago

A wedding guest bought this voucher for me and my husband from our wedding registry via The Knot. We had Chiqui and Jonathan as our guides and they were great! Very personable and knowledgeable. They provided a cooler with water, soda and beer.

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Whit

18 days ago

The catamaran was smooth and clean. The food was wonderful. The captain and staff were friendly and engaging. We could have have asked for a more fun and educational experience around the island. The snorkeling was wonderful with tons of fish, corral and eels.

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Ellen

2 years ago

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Courtney

2 years ago

Francesca, our guide, was super personable and knowledgeable about the city and legends of Venice. The tour started near the train station and followed through all the alleys and streets to San Marco Square. The weather and the sunset were absolutely beautiful as well.

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