Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov; same-day bookings available up to 6 months in advance. Stage Two fire restrictions are in effect: wood and charcoal fires, smoking, and fireworks are prohibited. Propane stoves are permitted. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights.
West and East Border Roads closed for public safety
All border roads a remain closed (the dirt roads directly along the border and all crossover roads leading from South Puerto Blanco Drive to the border) to all public vehicle and pedestrian traffic for public safety. South Puerto Blanco Drive remains open
Gachado Line Camp open. Southeast border road and access roads closed
El Camino De Dos Republicas remains open from SR85 to Gachado Line Camp. Dos Lomitas is not accessible. The southeast border road from Lukeville Port of Entry eastward to the Santa Rosa Mountains is closed to public vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
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.
Kris Eggle Visitor Center Delayed Opening July 4th, 2024
The Kris Eggle Visitor Center will be opening at 11 am on July 4th, 2024. The building will close at 4 pm, as per normal hours of operation. All scenic drives and hikes will remain open unless posted otherwise.
Kris Eggle Visitor Center Closed December 24th-25th, 2024
The Kris Eggle Visitor Center will be closed all day on December 24th and 25th, 2024 for the Christmas holiday. All scenic drives, hikes, and campgrounds will remain open unless posted otherwise. For camping reservations, please visit Recreation.gov
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.
Fire Restrictions in Place for Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Effective Monday, May 12, 2025, the monument will be under Stage Two fire restrictions. Burning charcoal or wood, including smoking and fireworks are prohibited in all areas within the monument except for liquid petroleum or propane stoves
Shoulder Work on Highway 85
Road crews will be clearing vegetation along State Route 85 beginning September 16, 2025 and throughout the remainder of the week. Motorists are advised to drive with caution as there may be workers and/or equipment in the road.
About
Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground sits at the mouth of Alamo Canyon against the rocky Ajo Mountains in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. This intimate four-site campground offers a backcountry experience with basic amenities including picnic tables, charcoal grills, an ADA-accessible vault toilet, and trash collection. The campground is tent-only; RVs, motorhomes, trailers, and generators are prohibited. The setting showcases classic Sonoran Desert landscape with organ pipe cacti, saguaros, and other desert flora. A 0.9-mile trail leads from the campground into Alamo Canyon for hiking and exploration. The remote location provides exceptional dark sky viewing and peaceful solitude, though campers should note there is no cell phone service or potable water. Access is via a 3-mile graded dirt road suitable for passenger vehicles, branching from Highway 85 at milepost 65.5. The nearest services are in Lukeville (18 miles south) or historic Ajo (26 miles north).
Directions
Alamo Canyon Road is at milepost 65.5 on the east side of AZ State Route 85, on the north side of the concrete bridge crossing Alamo Wash. There is no road sign. The campground is at the end of a 3-mile graded dirt road suitable for most vehicles. From Phoenix: I-10 to SR 85 south. From Tucson: SR 86 west to Why, then SR 85 south.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| orpi_information@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (520) 387-6849 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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