Saguaro National Park Reviews

Top 10 places to visit in Tucson furr sure! Also great restaurant. Interesting crowds especially in winter- international site.

Such an interesting collection of Saguaro cacti in Sonoran Desert. Some of the cacti is 50+ ft. tall.

One of Tucson's highlights.
If you have children ask about the Jr. Ranger program and watch out for snakes.

Small park but gorgeous trails full of a wide variety of desert flora

An amazingly well kept park with breathtaking views. Perfect for a quick family drive to admire the saguaros, or if you want, multiple hiking trails. I live to go here everytime I visit Tucson

Saguaro National Park East has some lovely easy hikes.

It doesn't seem like this place should be special because there are cactuses all around us however it is extremely beautiful.. you should go.

Beautiful. Need more hours in a day to see everything!

We visited the west area of the park, taking the loop drive. Spectacular - a must do trip. Thousands of cacti of all varieties. Displays and visitors center outstanding. A great day trip from Phoenix. Best lunch - Coyote Pause Cafe, near the south entrance.

Great place to visit, learned a lot about the Saguaro Cactus and local wildlife from the information boards. The Photographs dont do it justice. Lots of places to pull up and take photos. Cost us $15 but you can buy annual passes which allow you access to both Saguaro national parks in Tucson.

Incredibly close to Tucson, but very worth the trip

First time I saw a baby saguaro cactus! The park is untouched so the landscape differs from the rest of desert. There is a loop you can drive, however be warned it's a dirt road and rather bumpy. If you plan on hiking take plenty of water and go either early in the morning or later in day. The Red Hills Visitors Center has an after hours pay box and water fill station.

We visited from out of state. The kiddos loved going on the small trail and finding the clues to become a ranger. Thank you for a great day on our vacation and the memories we have created!

Always visit Saguaro National Park when you can! Walk, bike or drive you will see many things alive!

Saguaro Park West beats the East version hands down. Bigger, better scenery, no Jellystone Park Rangers to throw you out 15 minutes after sunset while the sky is filled with painted clouds. East closes at sunset, but they seem to think sunset is complete as soon as the sun hits the horizon.... when, in fact, it has only just begun.

Georgious desert walks. Fascinating plant and animal life. Definitely worth the trip.

More than scenic. We were there for sunset on Valentines day 2020.

Very cool place to see and learn about the Saguaro, provides both driving tours and hiking tours. Visitor center (I only went to the red hill one) is informative and a must-go too.

We had our family photos taken by a pro on the loop. The loop is gorgeous. A must for any visitors to Tucson, particularly those who aren't hiking.

Great views of Saguaro cacti and a few rock drawings.

Beautiful. I've been here twice and would come back anytime

Such a beautiful park. There was not enough time to see it all, but I loved what I saw and took plenty of photos.

Nice park to visit . Park in areas provided and walk into the desert to enjoy the sights and sounds uniquely Saguaro.

Here is the largest collection of Saguaro cacti.
Several hiking trails and nature trails lead through this fabulous cactus park.
It is easily accessible from Tuscon.

I've lived here for 28 years and this place still astonishes me with its beauty.

East side of Tucson Mtns. Animal wash, off Belmont trail. Relitivly new in 2000 added to the park. Belmont trail heads on Belmont Rd. and Abington Rd.

Just like the East side, Saguaro National Park's West side was exceptional - we enjoyed the Visitor's Center & the loop drive! We hiked the Signal Hill trail to the petroglyphs that involved a bit of climbing (good exercise) & stayed in the park past sunset. The desert plants were amazingly beautiful toward sunset!
Our own Kansas sunsets can be gorgeous, but we thoroughly appreciated the desert ones, too!! Since we have our senior pass to all the national parks, it was free for us to visit Saguaro National Park!! Thanks for a great day.

Visited in winter. Weather was perfect for hiking, 70 degrees and sunny. I have been all over the US and this is quite unique. Only visited the east park.

Really great hikes with not a lot of traffic, felt you were almost alone out there on the trail. Only issue was only a handful of parking spots at each trailhead, and often would have to park far and walk the main unpaved road to get to the one you wanted.

I love hiking out here. The flora varies widely and you never know what animals you'll run into (including rattlesnakes so be aware!). The loop drive in the East portion is fun and beautiful too.

WOW!!! Absolutely loved this park!! Being from Central Canada, cactuses are nowhere to be found. Loved stopping at points to look at the cactuses!! Beautiful park and well maintained

Truly magical. The rangers are nice and informative.

Visitor center was nice, but couldn't hike any trails because of our dogs. I don't understand the purpose of excluding dogs from hiking trails.

All the natural places in the world can only try to be as spiritual and flawless as this desert in the spring, the air during the sunrise fills your body with heart felt awareness of our Creaters love for the earth.

Saguaro National Park is an absolute gem! The scenic drive is a little easier at the Rincon mountain district, since it is paved, but in just about every respect the Tucson mountain district is better. Still, both districts are must-see attractions!

So fun driving around the loop looking at the cactus forest. Would have loved to have gone at Sunset to see the colors.

This is one of the most amazing national parks. If you'd like saguaro cactus there's so many different types. visitor centers clean nice and has restrooms

Beautiful... especially for someone from WNY who's never been here. The variety of cactuses is amazing and the backdrop of the surrounding mountains is breathtaking.

Somewhat unique in being divided into East and West parks by the expanding city of Tucson. Despite the close proximity of the city, this park still offers a great glimpse of it's unique environments from the deserts to the Ponderosa pine forests.

The Saguaro gardens are unreal. So many pokey things. And the Hieroglyphs were really cool. Great little kids hikes everywhere.

Beautiful area of mountains and many types of cacti and other dessert vegetation. Wonderful visitors center which provides educational opportunities and knowledgeable staff. Guided hikes available.

Site to see, coming back when cacti are blooming! Can't wait!

Gorgeous area, and very well maintained by the park. The host at the visitor center was very informative and helpful, as well as very very nice. Lovely park and definitely will reccomend!

A lovely National Park To Drive around Loops Or Go Hiking There is 2 West And East

These cacti are stupendous! First you see them marching up the hills and then when you stand next to them, they're huge. So impressive!

Excellent place to get out of Portland cold winters

Did an 45 min up of Hugh Norris trail. Enough to have pretty views. Rugged trail, Steep rock stairs , nice hike on a 50' day.

The East side has some great walking trails... No pets, no bikes though. Nice trail surface with great scenery from the Douglas Spring TH.

We got lucky and got Ranger Frankie for a tour guide. This ranger enjoys his job and shows it.

Hiked Sombrero peak with some friends. The trail was pretty hard to follow but we got to the top eventually. I brought some chocolate milk along with me and it stayed pretty cool for most of the hike and that is always a good thing

Very beautiful place to visit. Gift shop is the best we've seen at any national park. The heat prevents extensive hiking (for us, at least) but the drive was absolutely stunning.

The rangers and visitors center staff were very friendly and helpful!!

Hiked the trail near Kings Canyon beautiful vistas and views!