Arizona - Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 
In southwestern Arizona, on the frontier with Mexico, is Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, in which are three distinct desertic vegetation zones with some 30 different species of cactus, in particular the characteristic organ pipe cactus, up to 23ft/7m high, which blooms from May to July but because of the great heat during the day opens up its flowers only after sunset. The area can be explored on various roads and hiking trails.
There are two scenic drives of note. The Ajo Mountain Drive and the Puerto Blanco Drive.
There are two scenic drives of note. The Ajo Mountain Drive and the Puerto Blanco Drive.
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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
10 Organ Pipe Drive
Ajo, AZ 85321-9626
United States
10 Organ Pipe Drive
Ajo, AZ 85321-9626
United States
Phone 1 (520) 387-6849
Fax 1 (520) 387-7144
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Related Attractions
Ajo Mountain Drive
The Ajo Mountain Drive winds through 21 miles of foothills and desert landscape in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, taking approximately two hours to complete.
Activities that can be enjoyed on Ajo Mountain Drive include wildlife viewing, nature study, bird-watching, picnicking, hiking, camping and backpacking.
Activities that can be enjoyed on Ajo Mountain Drive include wildlife viewing, nature study, bird-watching, picnicking, hiking, camping and backpacking.
Motorhomes more than 25 feet long should not travel these unpaved roads. Trailers are also not recommended.
Guide books available at visitor center.
Carry emergency tools, drinking water and extra water for your vehicle.
Stay away from flooded areas.
Never drive off the road.
Lukeville, Arizona
(Near Ajo)
Lukeville is a small town within Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The town has an international border crossing into Sonoyta, Sonora, Mexico.
Puerto Blanco Mountain Drive
The Puerto Blanco Drive, 53 miles, circles the Puerto Blanco Mountains, the desert oasis of Quitobaquito, and a great deal of Sonoran Desert country, taking half a day.
Motorhome more than 25 feet long should not travel these unpaved roads. Trailers are also not recommended.
Guide books available at visitor center.
Carry emergency tools, drinking water and extra water for your vehicle.
Stay away from flooded areas.
Never drive off the road.
