Saguaro National Park - Plan Your Visit

Operating Hours & Seasons

Both districts of the Park are open daily from 7:00 am to sunset. Visitor centers are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Both Visitor Centers are closed on Christmas Day.

Local Partners & Information Resources

Friends of Saguaro National Park

Getting There

Plane
Major airlines serve Tucson, Arizona.

Car
East District - Rincon Mountain District

From the East Approaching Tucson on I-10 west, reach the east district by taking the Houghton Road exit (275) north to Escalante Road, then turn right, heading east to Old Spanish Trail. Follow the signs to the park.

From the Center of Tucson From the city of Tucson, take Speedway Boulevard (exit 257 on I-10) east to Freeman Road then take Freeman Road to Old Spanish Trail. Look for signs to the park entrance.

West District - Tucson Mountain District

From the North Approaching Tucson on I-10 east, reach the west district by taking the Avra Valley Road exit (242) to Sandario Road, then turn left and head south, following the signs to the park.

From the city of Tucson, take Speedway Boulevard west. At the junction of Camino de Oeste, Speedway Boulevard becomes Gates Pass Road. Continue west on Gates Pass Road to Kinney Road. Take Kinney Road north, following signs to the park. Due to winding, narrow mountain grades, vehicles with trailers and RVs over 25 feet are not recommended through Gates Pass and should use the Ina Road exit (248) on I-10, traveling west to Sandario Road, then turning left and heading south, following signs to the park.

Bus
Major bus lines serve Tucson, Arizona.

Public Transportation
Amtrak serves Tucson, Arizona.

The City of Tucson operates public bus transportation services throughout the City of Tucson. These bus lines do NOT reach either district of Saguaro National Park. Public transportation is not available within the park.

Getting Around

Most visitors to Saguaro National Park use private vehicles to get around. Public transportation is NOT available within the Park. All roads with Saguaro National Park are open to bicycle use; however, they must abide by the same laws as motor vehicles.