Saguaro National Park Reviews

Beautiful. Couldn't see too much since I had my senior pup. Recommend going early or before sunset

It was really neat to see all of the different Cacti and my group even saw a few Road Runners out and about.

Such an easy desert park! Looks a lot like all of Arizona but way better hiking trails

Loved this park! The walking tour was so informative. Such a beautiful drive , loved it!

Go close to sunset, drive through, yes drive, and make it through to the huge rock scenic view. Amazing photo opportunities.

Saguaro National Park is a beautiful natural setting in th beautiful State of Arizona. Lots and lots of beautiful cactus. We spent several hours exploring this beautiful desert and also visited the Park Rangers Store. The Park Rangers were so friendly and extremely informative. There were restrooms available for all. The signage was clear the entire drive there.
I would highly recommend a trip to The Saguaro National Park. While at the National Park we purchased a decal and a pin. The prices were comparable to other parks.

Another spectacular National Park! The park is divided into 2 sections, the west side and the east side. The east side has an 8 mile paved loop which takes about an hour to drive through. The 2 parks are different and we definitely enjoyed them both. We hiked on the west side. The Dog Trail, and the Valley View Trails. Both were easy
The roads on the West side are dirt and "rough". We are from the east coast, so the terrain is so very different. A word of caution, if you loose your footing NEVER grab onto any plants or other vegetation. Almost EVERYTHING has needles or thorns. Bring your walking sticks for any hiking in this region. You cannot appreciate the Saguaro cactus until you see them up close in this region (Tucson).

The most exciting part of our visit to arizona. wow.

Great National Park. Lovely floura and fauna. Very inexpensive to visit and well worth the small expense.

Unique ecosystem with a variety of cacti especially the saguero. The park also includes some of the mountains around Tucson.

Rincon mountains are just as beautiful as the Catalinas, only different... not as rugged and tall...less of a riparian environment... but that difference emphasizes its beautiful uniqueness. Highly recommend.

A National Park that everyone should visit. Gorgeous views and amazing biodiversity.

One of my favorite national parks. So many great scenic hikes.

Fantastic beautiful fun. Make sure you hike one of the trails.

Offers a nice combination of easy and more difficult hiking trals

Very scenic with lots n lots of the typical cactus trees. Very lovely the views were surreal n scenic in the morning.

Service is spotty, my server took forever to deliver my ranch and I was charged $2. Excellent fish tacos though!

Despite what their web sites says the East Park is closed to traffic. The sign at the entrance says the driving circle is closed through May 7. And although the gate is open there is an employee there to turn traffic around. The Cacti are just starting to blossom. What a pity. With the early heat arrival most of the glory won t be seem. And I don t get how I could contact Covid 19 riding in a closed car.

The beauty of the desert is incredible. A different world than southern Indiana which is were I am from.

There's a lot of trails to choose from! Most people can find a trail for them. Watch out for little cactuses! They can get stuck to your shoes! Otherwise, there's some really breathtaking views of the city and the sky from the mountain. Sunset and sunrise are great!

A beautiful April day. The desert was alive with color.

Beautiful, well preserved cacti forest! Wildlife abounds.

The views are beautiful and the Saguary are giants in the desert.

Beautiful place, full of history and some amazing cacti.

Although they all appreciate the desert scenery, Saguaro National Park is different from other deserts. There are no sand dunes and sand dunes, but it is more like a deserted cactus and wild grass kingdom. In the evening, the sunset, the bloody red sunset shines on the huge cactus, as if telling the legend of the desert that they stood for thousands of years. It's amazing!!

Good place to walk, though sandy and rocky with little shade. Beautiful desert scenery.

Reddington / Tanque Verde falls, one of the most valuable assets of the Tucson area.

If you haven t been... GO! Support National Parks!!

This place has it's own magic. Cacti getting ready to bloom across our incredible desert..

We did a nice hike through here while staying at Tanque Verde Ranch. We had a guide and were fortunate to see road runners, a rattle snake, bull snake, humming birds and a Gila Monster. Trail wasn't too challenging and truly beautiful park.

Amazing place with something for everyone. The drive is beautiful and there are plenty of places to pull aside and take photos. There are several trails that are of varying lengths and skills and you can even link them together for a longer hike. Plenty of room to bike and ride horses as well.

Saguaro National Park sits in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. The park is divided into two distinct districts. East of Tucson is the Rincon Mountain District (RMD), also referred to as Saguaro East. To the west of Tucson is the Tucson Mountain District (TMD), also refered to as Saguaro West. The city of Tucson snugly fits between these two districts.

Saguaro West is probably the most visited district. It is known for its namesake, the giant saguaro cactus. There are so many here it is considered a be a Saguaro Forest. The Red Hills visitor center should be able to answer all questions concerning the area, including ancient petroglyphs, hiking trails and 4 wheel drive roads. February through April are considered the best months for visitation due to the gorgeous cactus blooms. Saguaro cacti typically bloom in April.

Saguaro East is different. It is called a "Sky Island," an area that protects such animals as the bear, cougar and the coati. It contains the Cactus Forest Loop Drive, as well as hiking trails to a historic homestead and cabin. There is a great visitor center located at the start of the loop drive.

There are six small walk-in campgrounds within Saguaro NP, but only the largest (Manning Camp with 6 sites) has water year-round. It is located 7.5 miles from its trailhead. All others (3 spots each) are dry camps, the closest being a 4.1 mile hike.

Be aware that the "monsoon season" happens at Saguaro from about June 15th through September. Thunderstorms occur most afternoons and dangerous flash flooding can occur. Also, Saguaro NP closes one day a year, on Christmas Day.

If you haven't seen the Seguaro cacti, you're in for a treat. They are out of this world, and this park puts them on display. Seguaro west is the more popular side with more hikes and nearby camping by the park. There is no camping in the park itself. I went in October and it was still pretty toasty in the afternoon, so make sure to bring at least a gallon per person per day.

Seguaro east is more mellow and secluded. It's got a cool ring road where I saw a lot of bikes - perfect for some road biking.

Awesome place for seeing seguaro cacti. There are many cacti of many varieties that are easily accessible with short walks from the parking spaces. The loop road is about 8 miles and popular with bicycle riders. There are many great views along the road. The park is conveniently close to Tucson.

Love coming here to hike and get away for a bit. Multiple trails of various difficulties means there's always something new to see and do.

Was beyond beautiful and the perfect place to Star gaze!

One of the best driving parks I have been to. Amazing views and a very peaceful drive though a unique desert enviroment.

Beauty takes many forms and this is just one of them!

We came here on a rainy day, cool and comfortable. Different experience

Loved it. Hiked King Canyon to Wasson Peak and took the large loop back, awesome! Stopped at the visited center first, very helpful.

Want to see the desert in full detail .. Great for photographers and tourist

OMG!!! Just an amazing area!!!! Taking the.loop drive gives you so many spectacular views and tons of photo ops! The visitor's center is excellent - do see their two movies!

There's been lots of water this spring. The flowers are blooming like crazy. It's a beautiful time to be here and it's not going to last long. We are so thankful that we got here in time to see it. The park is practically empty on the weekdays. And the people attending the park as well as a people inside the park are very nice.

Saguaros every 10 feet! So many tall cacti that you can't process them all when looking out. Lots of pull offs and signs. No signal in parts of the part. So download maps ahead of time!

I loved it. Very beautiful ride throughout the park.

Another beautiful southern AZ location to go hiking.

Stunning Sonoran views. Great place for family picnics and small get togethers.

West Park is more worthwhile to visit than east. More, denser saguaros. Even outside the park, there are a few pullouts for incredible scenary view on the gates pass road.

BEAUTIFUL! Totally worth visiting, especially if you have never been to Tucson. However, do NOT underestimate AZ heat, especially in the summer. In the summer months, wear sunscreen, bring lots of water and maybe a sports drink too or something to replenish electrolytes. I wouldn't go in the heat of the day, maybe early morning or evening. Sunset and sunrise are the prettiest times for the park anyway.

Sun exposure is NOT a joke in Tucson. And the National park does not have a lot of shade options or ways to beat the heat. Be careful :)

Both loop roads are very scenic, and they lead to some nice picnic sites and trailheads. If you want to see a lot of Saguaros in their natural habitat, this is where you should go.

Awesome trails, lots of plants and nature. A literal forest of saguaro cacti shows what Tucson looked like before development. Close by home yet secluded in nature.

Super awesome! We came here to hike. We did the King Canyon Trail which has wonderful petroglyphs and wildlife. Despite it being a holiday, it wasn't too busy!

Oh my gosh. This is what we did our first day in Arizona. It was snowing in northern Minnesota but beautiful here. Absolutely beautiful cactus a great visitors Center so helpful with so much information. Extremely knowledgeable people working there. This is one beautiful National Park everyone should visit.

Really good driving tour stop to look at the beauty and you will enjoy it more.

This Pennsylvania boy ain't never seen nothing like this! Really darn cool... Also check out the desert museum.

Amazing views, what Arizona is all about. Got some great pics. Dont even have to get out of the car.

If you have not been hear, you are missing out in a park that safely allows you enjoy the true beauty of our environment.

Super awesome. Really nice hikes make sure to bring water it gets hot out there.

Always a beautiful drive. They have slide shows and info. movies about Saguaro National Park. They play games such as animal bingo and you can win a prize. They show small creatures at times. They have a unique store for novelty items. It's a really nice place to visit again and again.

A great park, you can drive enough of it (no need for 4WD, but you do need good ground clearance) that there is no need for much hiking/walking if mobillity is an issue, although the petroglyphs do require about 200 yards of walking. Definitely dont go in mid summer at mid day! But a real city gem for Tucson area.