Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground
Open — Open year-round with reservations required through Recreation.gov. Stage Two fire restrictions are in effect; wood and charcoal fires are prohibited. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive days.
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 Campground sits nestled at the base of the Ajo Mountains in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, providing a primitive camping experience in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. This secluded campground features just four tent sites, each equipped with a picnic table, grill, and designated tent area, offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and exceptional night sky viewing in peaceful wilderness conditions. The campground serves as an ideal base for exploring the monument's hiking trails, including a 0.9-mile point-to-point trail that leads directly into Alamo Canyon from the campground. Beyond this trail, miles of additional hiking routes wind through the monument, ranging from easy walks to strenuous treks through extraordinary Sonoran Desert terrain. The area showcases 31 species of cacti, including the park's namesake organ pipe cactus and towering saguaros, along with diverse desert wildlife adapted to the extreme conditions. This is a true primitive camping experience with no water, electricity, or showers available. A vault toilet is provided near the bulletin boards. The campground is accessed via Alamo Canyon Road, a three-mile graded dirt road suitable for most passenger vehicles, located at milepost 65.5 on Highway 85. Due to the primitive nature and small size of the sites, RVs and trailers are not permitted, and generators are prohibited to maintain the wilderness atmosphere. Stage Two fire restrictions prohibit wood and charcoal fires year-round, allowing only liquid petroleum or propane stoves.
Directions
Located at the end of Alamo Canyon Road, a three-mile graded dirt road suitable for most cars. The road junction with Highway 85 is at milepost 65.5 on the east side of the highway, on the north side of the concrete bridge that crosses Alamo Wash. There is no road sign marking the turn.
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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 | 0ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 0ft |
| 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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