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Saguaro National Park
3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85730
+1 520 749 7720
site: Saguaro National Park
#44 of 456 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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  • Traveling Kings
    Traveling Kings said

    … in Tucson. Our plan was to visit the Saguaro National Park, which is outside Tucson. The Saguaro cactus… continue reading »

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    dungroovin said

    … saloons.  The place is set in amongst the Saguaro national park which is one of those places you have… continue reading »

  • Jon & Diane
    Jon & Diane said

    … originally heading - Saguaro National Park to take a closer look at the desert and cacti.… continue reading »

  • TaylorMomOf2
    TaylorMomOf2 said

    … arrive at Saguaro National Park near Tucson. After a 10.00 (entire carload) entrance fee, we enter the 8… continue reading »

More information on Saguaro National Park

Designated in 1994 and covers Tucson from two sides, Saguaro National Park gives protection to native and animals and plants, most prominently the stately Saguaro cactus is a well-known icon of the Arizonan and Mexican deserts. Both locations have loop roads for driving and cycling, visitor's centers, bookstores, hiking trails, picnic areas and exhibit centers. The Westside park also has a remarkable ancient petroglyph site. Rangers offer special interpretative hikes on request. There is no admission fee for the Westside; however, the Eastside park charges for per car. This place is open daily at 7am.

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Daily 7am-sunset; visitor centers daily 9am-5pm; open to hikers 24 hr. a day

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