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    Top Spots in and near Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

    • Ajo, Arizona

      Camp at the Alamo Canyon Campground

      The Alamo Canyon campground is the closest campsite to the northern entrance of Organ Pipe National Monument, but this monument near Ajo, Arizona remains only lightly trafficked. Organ Pipe cacti dominate the landscape, but hikers and campers can enjoy a variety of lizards, birds and other wildli...
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    • Ajo, Arizona

      Desert View Trail

      1.09 mi / 174 ft gain
      The Desert View loop trail begins in the Twin Peaks Campground's group camping area. Hike it in either direction, but be sure to get to the top before the sun goes down. The trail is a gentle climb through a diverse cactus forest. Birds abound, and keep an eye out for the occasional lizard, snak...
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    • Ajo, Arizona

      Camp at Twin Peaks Campground

      Twin Peaks is the primary campground at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, minutes from the Mexican border in southern Arizona.This campground has it all: it's affordable, it's in the middle of a beautiful and remote desert, and it's surrounded by hiking.Twin Peaks is first come first served. I...
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    • Ajo, Arizona

      Hike the Victoria Mine Trail

      4.2 mi / 100 ft gain
      The Victoria Mine Trail is a gentle traverse of the Sonoran Desert landscape. Any time of year, but especially in summer, be sure to bring plentiful water and sun protection, as there is no shade or respite on this route.Start at the southern end of Twin Peaks Campground, where there is trailhead...
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    • Ajo, Arizona

      Hike the Estes Canyon/Bull Pasture Loop

      3.6 mi / 900 ft gain
      The trailhead for Estes Canyon/Bull Pasture is on the Ajo Mountain Road scenic loop. Ajo Mountain Road is a dirt, windy, sometimes steep, one way road. It is maintained so that a passenger car can drive it using caution.The trailhead has parking for two dozen cars, bathrooms, and a small shaded p...
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    Camping and Lodging in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

    Twin Peaks Campground
    Ajo, Arizona

    Twin Peaks Campground