The organ pipe is a large cactus rarely found in the United States, although common to Mexico. The monument encompasses the bulk of its U.S. population. The park is 330,688 acres.

Outdoor activities include camping, hiking and sightseeing. During the summer months temperatures can get over 100F. For more information, contact Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Route 1, Box 100, Ajo, AZ 85321-9626 or call 520-387-6849.

All pictures from this page are from the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, using various film and digital cameras. They were taken from the Ajo Mountain Drive, a 21 mile loop drive. The drive is picked up just to the east of the Visitors Center.

Additional pictures from Arch Canyon and spring flowers along the loop drive.

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Organ Pipe cactus along Ajo Mtn. Drive.
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Organ Pipe cactus surrounded by Saguaros along Ajo Mtn. Drive.
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Brittle bush and other desert flora.
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Mountain near picnic area at 10 km mark along Ajo Mtn. Drive.
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Picnic area at 10 km mark looking down at the valley along Ajo Mtn. Drive.
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Further information can be found at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument NPS page or
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument GORP page.