Neat place, but open the restrooms! I get visitor center is closed, but restrooms are separate outside entry. Nobody visits here just because its closed? No, were from out of town, so cant wait all week until you open. Weird hours.

Unbelievably beautiful!! Im a saguaro lover & this was HEAVEN!! Center isnt open right now, but the bathrooms are open from 8AM-12Noon. There is a lot of smoke cover from CA fires so the views arent the best. Im going to come back when it clears. Im also going to visit their gift shop. Lots of cool items in the windows.

Well maintained. Self paying station. Bathroom open till 2pm

Awesome location, great lay out, great offerings. Would rate 5 stars if visitors center was open 7 days a week. Definitely worth a trip to see and collect information about this unique national park.

Beautiful park. Should make self pay feee station easier. $25 entry a little steep. At least round or down to $20!

Very beautiful setting, very nice bookstore with helpful staff. Very clean and nice, would even make an incredible wedding setting.

The gift shop here is huge, definitely a good place to pick up all your souvenirs for your friends! The staff were very friendly

Went mid-week in the afternoon. Place was hopping. Amazing facility displays and ranger guided program. So informative and fun time. Dont want to miss.

The visitor center is small and has ample parking space. The rangers are very helpful. We couldn’t watch the park movie as there was a ranger program happening. That was the only disappointment. There are restrooms outside the center. The visitor center has enough shady places at the back to rest and also a overlooking patio. The cactus garden trail is very close to the centerThe visitor center had exhibits explaining the desert ecosystem. Dial to know more about each and every living being in the desert

The staff were friendly and helpful. The Red Hills offers the wonderful views of the Saguaro at the balcony in the back. The small desert garden on the left is excellent. We got the Park nap at the center. The officer suggested that I could take a car to do the Bajada Loop. The Bajada Loop is an unpaved road. I wish I could have more time at the center.

This is the visitor center for the west part of the Saguaro National Park (the east part is on the other side of Tucson). Anyway, we stopped off here before doing some exploring. Parking is a mess (even at 9AM) so we ended up parking somewhat illegally in a loading area - along with 10 other cars. The visitor center is nice, but not very well laid out - it was difficult to see anything. That said, we found a super helpful park ranger who gave us a lot of great info and even advised us on a road nearby where we could go for a walk with our dogs (dogs arent allowed on trails in the park which makes sense).

The rangers here were so friendly and helpful and were even telling us jokes and riddles. My kids had a blast there and we loved learning about the cacti, desert ecosystem, and enjoying some simple hikes. It is a unique place. The store at the visitors center is small and we bought several things. It is run by a separate group and the employees there weren’t nearly as friendly or as family friendly which I thought odd since they are in the private sector and should be more accommodating to paying customers, not less than the publicly employed rangers. Anyway, like all National Parks, this one is worth visiting, particularly in the non-summer months. Bring lots of water to drink whenever you choose to go.

Beautiful place with plenty of parking, easy trails, and spectacular views.

Found out that this is the much busier of the two visitor centers. Rangers well all pleasant and helpful. Only bad interaction came when I suggested reusing the bag we got at the other gift shop the day before. The guy seemed upset about that oddly enough. My ten year old had to point out the merits of recycling.

Unfortunately they were closed due to covid but views were pretty wildlife awesome!

Very nice staff and volunteers. Clean buildings and beautiful park. If you want no one around, go in the summer but bring LOTS of water.

Nice facilities and gift shop. You can refill your water bottle here at the drinking fountains outside the restrooms. The restrooms have flushing toilets. The rangers are helpful and knowledgeable. You can see amazing views all over this park!

Beautiful facility, friendly staff, awesome gift shop

Friendly clean courteous and very helpful a really nice Visitor Center. Beautiful views of Picacho Peak with many Saguaro cacti. This is the ranger station for Picacho Peak State Park. It is very hot here most of the year. It starts to cool off in October and it warms back up in March. I was there in October and it was in the upper 90s but Pleasant and arid. This would be the perfect place to go for winter camping and hiking.Exceptional photo opportunities with Saguaro and Picacho Peak backdrops Picacho Peak is very traumatic if you are a photographer or a painter or a Sketcher incredible views from all different angles especially coming from I-10 either east or west. And on the grounds the views just keep getting better and there are tons of Saguaro everywhere

The park is amazing and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Well worth the time to stop in and chat them up.

Very nice informative center with lots of souvenirs. Large restrooms and a refillable water station for your bottle. Walk the short trail behind the center!

Very nice visitor center. Very clean and the workers/rangers are outstandingly friendly and accommodating. Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Saguaro National Park. The weather in February was perfect for exploring.

Visitor center was closed. But they had park and hiking map outside. The gift shop is open from 8 to noon.

Amazing place the cactus garden is awesome. This is a landscape you should see. We were here in mid March but early April my be best I think you will see cactus blooming

This is the spot with the highest density of Saguaro cacti - a literal forest if Saguaro. The Visitor Center has an excellent film presentation. We did a nature hike with a naturalist in the garden in front of the center. This greatly helped us when we went hiking trails later in the identification of plants and animals. I would highly recommend stopping here on your journey!

Gift shop is open till noon. Beautiful place!

Great visitors center. Very knowledgeable staff and great gift shop!

Very nice center and nature tour. Windy day!

The government shutdown kept it closed, bummed we couldnt go in. But nice clean area with easy trail and picnic tables.

Beutifull Natonal Park

Great visitors center, lots of info ands a great little gift shop... the staff was friendly and very informative and the views are amazing.

Friendly staff, nice souvenir shop. N i do not like souvenir shops.

Saguaro National Park offers a variety of nature exhibits and hikes. These hikes range from quick walks around the Cactus Garden Trail (just 100 yards) or longer treks like the Hugh Norris Trail (4.9 miles). Be sure to bring plenty of water, and dont forget you can fill your bottles at the visitor center.While youre at the visitors center, be sure to stop by the Park Store to pick out a souvenir from the large selection of unique artwork and other knickknacks.For the kids, check out the classes and tours offered by the visitors center!Stay hydrated and have fun!

Love this park. Saquaros are always amazing. They were in bloom this visit.

Very nice staff to show you all the hikes and has some nice info on what you will see prior to hiking. I thought it was great the my family already knew all the cactus names, what wildlife to look for, etc.

Rangers were attentive and kind

Nice visitor center. They had good displays and nice facilities, a good place to stop.

The movie at the visitor center was informative and moving ! Made you appreciate everything about the desert and its rich history.

Very clean and friendly Visitor Center, have water fountain and water bottle fill station outside that puts out ice cold water.

Very kind service and good information about the park and the plants and animals here. Very helpful.

Saguaro National Park is a great way to experience the desert. Dont miss the film at the visitor center.

Very helpful gift shop employees and the National Park is lovely as they all are.

Great staff!!! Beautiful Catus!

Best visitor center Ive ever been to. Very helpful. Tours available

My Aunt flew in just to see the cacti blooming and was not disappointed. At the visitor center we watched a 15 minute video about the land and saguaro cactus. Then waited for the 35 minute talk with a man who worked there for many years and is now a volunteer. He was so knowledgeable and taught me a lot that I didnt know and I love here! We bought shirts, chocolate, earrings from the center and had a great visit. :)

Saguaro National Park is great!

Greay video about the park and a good place to get some information. Also there are bathrooms and a water bottle fill station

Great staff. Very friendly and knowledgeable!

The visitor center was nice. There were plenty of ways to learn about the park and the video was good. I wish there would have been a little more education in the video though. The staff was available, polite and well informed.

You have to stop here to pay your fee but its worth the stop any way plus they have very decent restrooms. Also the staff is very friendly and informative

One of the best places to be in the amazing Southwest of the US. All park rangers are super friendly and helpful. The landscape west of Tucson is a beast and a beauty.

Its a busy National Park Visitor Center, but the Rangers and Volunteers are awesome. There is a short walk with signs about the native plants of the area, a short film about the native people with a unique ending, and a gift shop with more magnet options than we have ever seen!

Park rangers are very kind and nice, love here.

A great sample of the beautiful Sonoran desert flora and fauna. Well worth the visit. Local private camping facilities are available.

Good service and video... Nice view of wild density cactus....

A nice introduction video plays every 15 min, also provides hiking and other tours. Rangers are nice and pro, the go-to place to start the exploration of the park.

Excellent visitor center at the entrance to the national park. Very interesting displays and show. Very friendly and informative staff. Many interesting books and other items to purchase. The drive through the park on dirt roads was slow, but well worth your time. The cactus are very interesting to see.

Absolutely love the staff here. So nice. Lots of information about the park

A ton of information about the park. A great place to start.

Its a small visitor center compared to some but the video was great. We enjoyed a very informative walk/talk through the Cactus Garden.

Staff was great at answering all my kids questions. There had lots to look at which added to our experience at the park overall.

Such a beautiful place. Sorry that the government employees were not there due to the shutdown. Hopefully they’ll be back soon. This is a place I’m sure they miss coming to work.

Nice stop within Saugaro National Park West. Displays are informative and staff is eager to help and/or educate visitors. Gift shop has a nice selection of merchandise.

Saguaro National Park is my favorite, it was awesome to see so many cactus in one place.

Nice visitor center, rangers, and clean rest room.

Nice educational place and info center. Helpful staff. Watch the short informational movie, was very interesting.

So far the best visitors center weve been to. Stay until the end of the 15 minute movie for a lovely surprise.

Love SNP. Must see for sure!

Quiet and picturesque. If you like to do some hiking it is a great starting spot for a few different trails. Dont forget your water

The Rangers at the visitor center are very friendly and helpful. It is a great place to learn about cacti!

Cool place. Cool people working there.

Lovely scenic place

So beautiful. Still looking for the elusive crested saguaro.

Friendly, helpful. Got my lifetime senior pass!!! Yea!!

Not as many displays as other NP, could use more info

This was beautiful. Lots of information about the desert.

Beautiful views and helpful staff

Fairly scenic for a visitor center. Good layout.

This is the place to start your Saguaro adventures. Do it! Go!

Good place to start your journey into the Saguaro Park West. They have a video that connects the land to the native people, small museum, gift shop, and helpful Rangers who can give you advice on what trails to hike based on experience and time allotment. Pay you fees inside before you leave.

Still temporarily closed as of 7/16/20

Great visitor center in a fantastic park.

This is one of the most beautiful Visitors Center that Ive ever been too. Not only is the scenery at this location amazing, but the architecture of the building is out of this world too. There is a nice selection of gifts, souvenirs and ways to get educated here so make sure you take time to visit this place.

Educational and ideally situated to learn about the desert habitat.

Beautiful scenery , great interactive learning. Knowledgeable Rangers too!

Such a beautiful place!

Very helpful and friendly staff!

Nice place. Very educational.

Incredibly beautiful scenery. Gorgeous building and the very best theater and movie I have ever experienced. The final scene is incredible. Dont miss the visitors center at this national park.

We only intended to stay for an hour, but stayed for three! It was well worth every minute.

Not much to say about it...you can pay for the entrance to both parks there (good for a few days). There is a wash room. There is a parking lot right there so you can leave you car and find a path to walk around.

Pretty standard National Park visitor center, with knowledgeable staff, souvenirs, and in this case a large cactus Forrest

Beautiful place.

Good place to start visit of West Suguaro Park.

A really awesome experience! Very cool stuff that we all learned.

Extremely scenic !

Very informative and very friendly rangers. Took the petroglyphs trail.

Beautiful place I come a northern state I never seen such a beauty

Typical NP visitor center...

This place is awesome