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Saguaro National Park

Tucson, Arizona → Saguaro National Park

A Sonoran Desert day focused on one of the park’s two districts.

Return-to-base outing

Saguaro National Park · NPS Photo · Photo credits

Your dayReturn-to-base outing
Set out fromTucson, Arizona
DiscoverSaguaro National Park
A DAY TO REMEMBER

The journey

A Sonoran Desert day focused on one of the park’s two districts.

Choose one district for a relaxed day; the two districts are separated by the city.

Make it your day

Start the day

Choose the east or west district and review its map.

Make the most of the visit

Combine a scenic drive with a suitable short walk.

Return

Return to Tucson.

Saguaro flowers
The flowering season in Saguaro National Park attracts visitors from all over the world. · NPS Photo
A flowering fishhook pincushion cactus
Wildflower season at Saguaro National Park is at it's peak in the month of MArch. The Pincushion cactus, however, blooms April through August. · NPS Photo/ Bolyard

Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.