Twin Peaks Campground, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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Facilities

Twin Peaks offers both group and single campsites. Campsites are available by reservation only. Same day reservations may be available. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance.
Flush toilets and potable water are located within the campground.
All campsites have picnic tables and charcoal grills.
Restrooms have running water and restrooms 1,4 & 5 have solar heated showers. Water may not be warm on cloudy days, or early in the morning.
Restrooms 3,4, and 6 are closed April-December.
Site numbers 71-145 are closed April-December.
Site numbers 1,7,15,17,21,178,183,187,193, and 203 have shade structures.
No hookups available for electricity, water or sewer. A dump station is located at the southern end of the campground, past the last row of tent campsites.
Generators are permitted in campsites #1-#112 from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. only. Generators are not permitted in RV sites #113-#174, or the tent only sites, #175-#208. Generators are permitted in Group Campground sites #1 and #2 only.
RVs are not permitted in sites 175-208.
Ground fires are prohibited. Raised firepits are permitted.
Kris Eggle Visitor Center hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m daily. Free Wifi is available at the visitor center.

Natural Features

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument exhibits an extraordinary collection of plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. This is a showcase for creatures who have adapted themselves to the extreme temperatures, intense sunlight, and little rainfall that characterize this Southwest region. Thirty-one species of cacti have mastered the art of living in this place, including the park's namesake and the giant saguaro. Here, the life of the Sonoran Desert is protected and allowed to flourish under nearly ideal wilderness conditions. The monument is an outstanding natural preserve where one of the Earth's major ecosystems survives almost unspoiled.

Recreation

Along with photography and birding, hiking is ideal here. There is a 0.9 mile (1.4 km) perimeter trail around Twin Peaks Campground, and the 1.2 mile (2 km) Desert View Trail located near the group camping area. Beyond the campground area, miles of hiking trails lace Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, some easy, others more strenuous. Some of the best hiking is off the beaten trails out in the canyons with a map and compass to guide you. Always carry water and snacks, and avoid hiking during the hottest parts of the day. More detailed trail information is available in person at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center.

Activities

Day Use Area
Wildlife Viewing
Camping
Amphitheater
Birding
Evening Programs
Hiking
Horse Camping
Historic & Cultural Site
Interpretive Programs
Wilderness
Visitor Center
Star Gazing
Scenic Drive
Picnicking
Photography
Auto Touring
Biking
Off Highway Vehicle Trails
Ranger Station
Mountain Climbing
Fish Viewing Site
Backpacking
Information Site

Amenities

Accessible Campsites
Accessible Flush Toilets
Accessible Showers
Accessible Sites
Accessible Walkways
Drinking Water
Dump Station
Educational Programs
Entrance Station
Flush Toilets
Grills
Host
Interpretive Trails
Paved Parking
Paved Sites
Pets Allowed
Picnic Tables
Showers
Trailhead Parking
Trailheads
Trash Collection
Utility Sinks
Water Spigot

Nearby Attractions

Lukeville Port of Entry to Mexico - approximately 5 miles (8 km) to the south of the Kris Eggle Visitor Center and Twin Peaks Campground. Gas is available.
Historic Ajo, AZ - approximately 33 miles (53 km) north of Twin Peaks Campground following SR 85. Gas, restaurants, shops, and groceries are available.

Getting Here

Latitude

31° 56' 33.0000" N

Longitude

112° 48' 41.0000" W

The Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument boundary is 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Why, AZ following AZ SR 85.
The Kris Eggle Visitor Center is 22 miles (5 km) south of Why. The Kris Eggle Visitor Center is located on the west side of AZ SR 85 between mile markers 75 and 76.
Twin Peaks Campground is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the Kris Eggle Visitor Center. Once you have exited AZ SR 85 and arrive at Kris Eggle Visitor Center, the road leading to the campground is the first left just past the visitor center. Follow signs for the campground.
From the North (Phoenix): take I-10 East to AZ SR 85 south. Or, take I-10 east to AZ SR 347 south, to AZ 238 west, to AZ SR 85 south.
From the East (Tucson): take AZ SR 86 to Why, then turn left on AZ SR 85, heading south.
From the West (Yuma/California): follow I-8 to Gila Bend or I-10 to Buckeye, to AZ SR 85 south.
From the South (Sonoyta, Mexico): travel north towards Lukeville, AZ on Mexico Rt. 2. The Kris Eggle Visitor Center is five miles north of Lukeville on AZ SR 85.

Need to Know

The southern boundary of Organ Pipe Cactus is the United States border with Mexico. While it is unlikely that you will encounter any illegal border activity, you should be aware of what to do should that situation occur. To ensure your personal safety, please read the Border Crossings section on the park's Safety web page.

Campsites are available by reservation only up to 6 months in advance. Same day reservations may be available, but all payments must be made through Recreation.gov.

Check-out is 11:00 a.m, check-in is 1:00 pm.

Please note: If you arrive for your reservation before 11:00 AM, your site may still be occupied.

No RV hook-ups are available.

A dump station is located at the south end of the campground. Fresh potable water is available at the dump station to fill RV water tanks.

Attaching cords to comfort station electrical outlets or hoses to water spigots is prohibited.

Generator hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. only.

Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily.

Fires are permitted in provided elevated grills or personal raised firepits only. Ground fires are prohibited.

Collecting or burning downed or dead native vegetation is prohibited.

The park highly recommends booking a reservation before arriving at the campground.

If you need assistance making a reservation, rangers at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center may be able to assist you.

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument charges an entrance fee separate from the camping fee. You may pay the fee upon arrival at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center during business hours or pay the entrance fee online in advance using a credit or debit card. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument does not accept cash. For more information visit the park's Fees & Passes web page.

Campsite occupancy is limited to two tents, or one recreational vehicle (RV)/trailer and one tent per site, with a maximum of six people and two vehicles per site.

Only one recreational vehicle (including caravans/camper vans) or trailer is allowed per site.

Tents must be on a designated tent pad, driveway, or gravel area within the campsite. Tents may not extend off the campsite or into vegetation.

Stays are limited to 21 consecutive days, 28 total days per calendar year.

Shared water spigots are available throughout Twin Peaks Campground for potable water.

Attaching water hoses to spigots is prohibited.

Vehicles must be parked within the site and should not extend into vegetation or the roadway.

It is your responsibility to check the current weather conditions before you arrive at the campground. Weather conditions can range from daytime high temperatures in the 90s to overnight lows in the 20s. Temperatures may exceed 100 degrees during late spring and into summer.

Twin Peaks Campground is a pet friendly campground. Pets must be on a leash or under physical restraint at all times, and pet waste must be removed immediately. Pets may not be left unattended at campsites. Pets are allowed on two trails, the Palo Verde Trail and the Twin Peaks Campground Perimeter Trail. Leashed pets are allowed on roadways and scenic drives, as well as picnic areas throughout the monument.