Getting There

Getting to Saguaro National Park

Getting to the park is relatively easy. With two airports within driving distance, you can generally get to the park from anywhere. 

By Air

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.

Phoenix, AZ 85034

https://www.skyharbor.com

(602) 273-3300

Phoenix Airport is located a little over three hours from the park. It is serviced by all major domestic airlines and several international carriers. 

Tucson International Airport (SLC)

7520 S. Tucson Blvd.

Tucson, AZ 85756

https://www.flytucson.com

(520) 573-8100

Tucson International Airport is about a half hour from the park and is serviced by eight carriers.

By Car

Rincon Mountain District (EAST): 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, Arizona 85730

From the City of Tucson

  • Keep in mind that RVs do not have anywhere to park on the east side.
  • Travel east on Broadway to Freeman Road on the city’s far east side.
  • Turn right on Freeman Road and drive south for 3 miles
  • Turn left onto Old Spanish Trail.
  • Drive .25 miles southeast on Old Spanish Trail to the park entrance on the left side of the road.


From Interstate 10

  • Exit I-10 at exit # 275 (Houghton Road) and drive north 8 miles
  • Turn right on Escalante Road and drive for 2 miles
  • Turn left on Old Spanish Trail. The park entrance is on the right in 0.3 miles.

Tucson Mountain District (WEST): 2700 N. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona 85743

Call the visitor 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. if you need further directions. (520) 733-5158

From north of Tucson:

  • Keep in mind that there is no RV parking on the loop at the west side
  • Take I-10 to Avra Valley Road (exit 242) and drive west 6 miles to Sandario Road.
  • Turn left (south) on Sandario Road and drive for 14 miles.
  • Turn left onto Kinney Road. The Red Hills Visitor Center is 2 miles on your left.

From the center of Tucson:

  • Travel west on Speedway Boulevard over Gates Pass to Kinney Road.
    NOTE: Vehicle weight limit 12,000 lbs. Vehicles over 25 feet not recommended. Use directions from north or south of Tucson (above and below).
  • Turn right (north) on Kinney Road and drive for 4 miles.
  • At the junction of Kinney and Mile Wide Roads (one mile past the Desert Museum) turn right into Saguaro National Park.
  • Continue north 1 mile on Kinney Road to the Red Hills Visitor Center, on the right.

From south of Tucson:

  • From I-19 exit onto Ajo Way (State Route 86) and travel west to Kinney Road.
  • Turn right (north) on Kinney Road and drive for 18 miles.
  • At the junction of Kinney and Mile Wide Roads (one mile past the Desert Museum) turn right into Saguaro National Park.
  • Continue north 1 mile on Kinney Road to the Red Hills Visitor Center, on the right.

Getting Around

The best way to get around the park is by car. For more information about guided tours, visit our TOURS PAGE.

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