Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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.

Organ Pipe Cactus at sunset

Visit the only place in the U.S. where you can see large stands of organ pipe cacti.

Organ pipe cactus and mountains at sunset

Organ Pipe Cactus

Experience the only place in the US where the Organ Pipe Cactus naturally grows

sun setting on a green organ pipe cactus

Scenic views in Alamo Canyon

Capture amazing views from trails and scenic drives

View of Alamo Canyon trail, flanked by saguaros and vegetation with mountains in background

Sonoran Pronghorn

Experience the wildlife of the most biodiverse desert in North America

Sonoran pronghorn with cholla stuck to its face

Blooming saguaro cactus

Experience the rich assemblage of cacti at Organ Pipe Cactus.

A saguaro cactus with white blooms, with reddish mountains in the background