Parks Near Tucson, Arizona
Explore the Sonoran Desert near Tucson, featuring iconic saguaro cacti, sky islands, and unique desert ecosystems.
Popular Parks Near Tucson
Saguaro National Park
15 miles from Tucson
4.7
National Park
Highlights:
- Giant saguaros
- Desert wildlife
- Scenic drives
Mount Lemmon
30 miles from Tucson
4.6
National Forest
Highlights:
- Sky island
- Cool escape
- Scenic drive
Kartchner Caverns State Park
50 miles from Tucson
4.8
State Park
Highlights:
- Living cave
- Formations
- Tours
Popular Activities
- Desert hiking
- Cave tours
- Scenic drives
- Wildlife viewing
- Photography
Best Times to Visit
- Fall through spring for hiking
- Summer for Mount Lemmon escape
- Wildflower season varies
Driving Tips
- Saguaro has two districts - east and west
- Mount Lemmon is 30 degrees cooler than city
- Kartchner tours book up - reserve ahead
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