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National monument · AZ

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateAZ
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonMar–Nov
On the map
Map showing the location of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

About 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.

Things to do

Auto touringBikingCampingHikingHorseback ridingWildlife viewing

When to go

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Best Mar–NovAverage low–high: 57–81°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 74%0.8 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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