Twin Peaks Campground
Open year-round. Reservations required via Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance. Stage Two fire restrictions are seasonally in effect during dry periods, prohibiting wood and charcoal fires but allowing propane stoves. Border roads to the south and east remain closed through June 2026 for public safety. Maximum stay is 21 consecutive days during peak season (November 15 through April 15), with a 28-day annual limit.
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
Twin Peaks Campground sits in the heart of Arizona's Sonoran Desert within Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve along the U.S.-Mexico border. The campground showcases the monument's remarkable collection of desert flora, including 31 cactus species such as the park's namesake organ pipe and giant saguaro. The campground offers 208 sites divided between 34 tent-only sites (175-208) and 174 RV sites (1-174), with four sites accommodating RVs up to 45 feet. Six restrooms provide flush toilets and running water, with three offering free solar-heated showers. A dump station with potable water fill is located at the southern end of the campground. All sites include picnic tables and raised charcoal grills. No utility hookups are available. Recreation options include the 0.9-mile perimeter trail around the campground and the 1.2-mile Desert View Trail near the group camping area. The campground's dark skies make it excellent for stargazing, with a telescope pad and benches available. The nearby Kris Eggle Visitor Center offers exhibits and ranger programs.
Directions
From Phoenix, take I-10 East to AZ SR 85 south. From Tucson, take AZ SR 86 west to Why, then turn south on AZ SR 85. The Kris Eggle Visitor Center is 22 miles south of Why on SR 85. Twin Peaks Campground is 1.5 miles past the visitor center; turn left at the campground sign just after the visitor center.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| 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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