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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Saguaro_National_ParkSaguaro National Park - Wikipedia

    Saguaro National Park is a United States national park in Pima County, southeastern Arizona. The 92,000-acre (37,000 ha) park consists of two separate areas—the Tucson Mountain District (TMD), about 10 miles (16 km) west of Tucson, and the Rincon Mountain District (RMD), about 10 miles (16 km) east of the city.

  2. www.nps.gov › sagu › indexSaguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Jun 17, 2024 · The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson.

  3. www.earthtrekkers.com › best-things-to-do-in-saguaro8 Amazing Things to Do in Saguaro National Park

    Jan 14, 2024 · Saguaro National Park is named for the Saguaro cactus, which grows only in the Sonoran Desert. This is an easy park to visit, with scenic drives and short walks among the towering cacti. A half day is all you need to see the highlights, but with more time you can tour the entire park, go on a day hike, or camp in the backcountry.

  4. www.nps.gov › sagu › planyourvisitPlan Your Visit - Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park...

    Feb 10, 2024 · Saguaro National Park is uniquely situated around the 500 square miles that make up Tucson, AZ, which is at the heart of the Sonoran desert. Sitting at just under 2,400 feet above sea level, Tucson is 60 miles north of the U.S. Mexican border and about 100 miles south of the state capital, Phoenix.

  5. www.nationalgeographic.com › article › saguaro-national-parkSaguaro National Park - National Geographic

    Nov 5, 2009 · Saguaro National Park. November 5, 2009. • 4 min read. Location: Arizona. Established: October 14, 1994. Size: 91,445 acres. Symbol of the American Southwest and North America's largest cactus,...

  6. www.nps.gov › sagu › learnSaguaro - Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Apr 11, 2024 · The saguaro (suh-waa-row), also known as the giant cactus, has been an iconic symbol of the American southwest for ages. These majestic beings are easily recognized by their size and structure, sometimes reaching a height of 50 feet tall. Where do saguaros grow?

  7. home.nps.gov › sagu › learnNature - Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Jun 17, 2024 · The Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park ranges from an elevation of 2,180 ft to 4,687 ft and contains 2 biotic communities, desert scrub, and desert grassland. Average annual precipitation is approximately 10.27 inches.

  8. www.visitarizona.com › parks-monuments › saguaro-national-parkSaguaro National Park | Visit Arizona

    Saguaro National Park protects the Sonoran Desert’s signature cactuses in vast areas that attract visitors from around the world. Separated by the city of Tucson, the park has east and west

  9. www.nationalparks.org › explore › parksSaguaro National Park

    Nov 13, 2023 · Saguaro National Park protects our largest cacti species, the saguaro, and features camping, hiking, and backpacking trails for every level. For many, the Giant Saguaro cactus, silhouetted by the setting sun, is the universal symbol of the American West.

  10. www.tripsavvy.com › saguaro-national-park-guide-5188329Saguaro National Park: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy

    Jun 16, 2021 · Located in southern Arizona, Saguaro National Park is divided by the city of Tucson. Its two districts—the 67,476-acre Rincon Mountain District to the east of the city and the 25,391-acre Tucson Mountain District to the west—protect the nation’s largest cacti, the saguaro (sa-WAH-row).