Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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Park Closure

Temporary Road Closures in Effect

The following roads are temporary closed: West Border Road (Roosevelt Reservation) from the Lukeville Port of Entry west to Quitobaquito Springs, East Border Road (Roosevelt Reservation) from the Lukeville Port of Entry east to the Santa Rosa Mountains, and Camino de Dos Republicas. See Alerts for more info.

Caution

Feral Dogs May Be Seen in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Feral dogs may be present at the Twin Peaks Campground and around the Kris Eggle Visitor Center. Visitors should not attempt to feed or water these dogs or approach them in any way as they may carry disease or become hostile.

Caution

Pozo Nuevo Road to Bates Well Ranch High Clearance, 4-Wheel Drive Only

High Clearance, 4-wheel drive is required from where Pozo Nuevo Road begins along South Puerto Blanch Drive to Bates Well Ranch area. The road is washed out in areas. Bates Well Ranch is still accessible from the north on Darby Well Road.

Information

Potential Delays Due to Area Construction

Visitors traveling on South Puerto Blanco Drive should use extreme caution due to increased traffic and ongoing construction along the road leading to Quitobaquito. Please observe the posted 25 mph speed limit.

Operating hours

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
The monument is open 365 days a year and park roads and trails are open 24 hours. There is no gate at the monument entrance; entrance fees are paid for at the visitor center. There is no dispersed camping allowed anywhere in the monument. US-Mexico Border hours are 6 am-8 pm. The main season for visitors is December through the end of April, during the mild winter months and wildflower season. Campgrounds may fill during this time; check Recreation.gov for campsite availability.

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