Campground Overview:
Twin Peaks Campground is located within Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. This landscape reveals a thriving community of plants, animals, and human stories that echo throughout this desert preserve, chronicling thousands of years of desert living. A scenic drive, a wilderness hike, or a night of camping will expose you to a flourishing, living desert.
The sights and sounds of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, an International Biosphere Reserve, reveal a thriving community of plants and animals. Human stories echo throughout this desert preserve, chronicling thousands of years of desert living. A scenic drive, wilderness hike or a night of camping will expose you to a living desert that thrives. Twin Peaks Campground and Alamo Canyon Campground are available for camping on the monument.
Campsites:
Twin Peaks Campground is the main campground at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. It is located 1.5 miles from the Kris Eggle Visitor Center and Highway 85. Reservations are required during the peak season (January through March).
- The campground has 208 sites, including 34 tent only sites and 174 RV sites, four large enough to accommodate RVs up to 45 feet in length.
- Occupancy is limited to one RV and a tent, or two tents, with a maximum of six persons per site.
- Hookups are not available. There are electrical outlets in the restroom that may only be used for personal hygiene appliances.
- All the restrooms have running water and flush toilets, and 3 have free solar-heated showers. Potable water is available throughout the campground and a dump-and-fill station is provided for RVs.
- Ground fires and the collection of wood within the monument is prohibited. All fires must be in the provided raised grills or in raised fire pits.
Campground at a Glance
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Developed |
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Year-Round |
Nearby City: |
Yuma |
Fishing: |
Gila Bend |
Campground Website: |
Twin Peaks Campground- Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument |
Campground Map: |
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Nearby Attractions and Activities:
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument was created in 1937 as a way to preserve a representative area of the Sonoran Desert. The new monument was part of a movement in the National Parks to protect not just scenic wonders but also the ecological wonders of the country. Over 75 years later, Organ Pipe Cactus is now one of the best preserved examples of the Sonoran Desert wilderness.
Within the monument, signs of human use are also preserved and protected. The monument is the site of culture and history that reflect long, widespread and diverse use by American Indian, Mexican, and European groups. The intersection of these of these three cultures is significant archeologically, geographically, and internationally.
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument exhibits an extraordinary collection of plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. This is a showcase for creatures who have adapted themselves to the extreme temperatures, intense sunlight, and little rainfall that characterize this Southwest region. Thirty-one species of cacti have mastered the art of living in this place, including the park’s namesake and the giant saguaro. Here, the life of the Sonoran Desert is protected and allowed to flourish under nearly ideal wilderness conditions. The monument is an outstanding natural preserve where one of the Earth’s major ecosystems survives almost unspoiled.
Along with photography and birding, hiking is ideal here. There is a .9 mile perimeter trail around Twin Peaks Campground, and the 1.2 mile Desert View Trail located near the Group camping area. Beyond the campground area there are miles of trails laced around Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, some easy, others more strenuous. Some of the best hiking is off the beaten trails out in the canyons with a map and compass to guide you. Always carry water and snacks, and avoid hiking during the hottest parts of the day. More detailed trail information is available in the park newspaper and in person at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center.