Saguaro National Park

Common questions about Saguaro National Park

• Where is Saguaro National Park?

  Saguaro National Park is at 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85730, Arizona. It sits along I-10, which makes it a natural stop on a Florida-bound family road trip.

• What are the hours at Saguaro National Park?

  Typical hours: Daily sunrise to sunset; visitor center 9am-5pm. Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.

• What's Saguaro National Park like to visit on a family road trip?

  Tucson is the only place on Earth saguaro cacti grow this densely — every one of them sixty to two hundred years old. The East unit (Rincon Mountain District) is six minutes off I-10. Cactus Forest Loop Drive is an eight-mile paved scenic loop you can do in 45 minutes without leaving the car, with a half-dozen pull-offs for short walks among the big ones. Visitor center has petroglyph trail. Watch where you step — the rattlesnakes do too.

• Is Saguaro National Park family-friendly?

  Yes — Saguaro National Park earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database. Older kids tend to enjoy it; little ones may get restless.

• How long should families plan to stay at Saguaro National Park?

  Most families spend an hour or two at Saguaro National Park, depending on kid stamina and weather.