Twin Peaks Campground

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Twin Peaks Campground is located within Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, in the heart of the Sonoran Desert along the United States border with Mexico. 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. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument exhibits an extraordinary collection of plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert — 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. 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 0.9 mile (1.4 km) perimeter trail around Twin Peaks Campground, and the 1.2 mile (2 km) Desert View Trail near the group camping area. Beyond the campground, miles of hiking trails lace the monument, some easy, others more strenuous, and 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 person at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center. Twin Peaks offers both group and single campsites, available by reservation only; same day reservations may be available, and reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. Flush toilets and potable water are located within the campground, all campsites have picnic tables and charcoal grills, and restrooms 1, 4 and 5 have solar heated showers — water may not be warm on cloudy days or early in the morning. Restrooms 3, 4 and 6 and site numbers 71-145 are closed April through December. Sites 1, 7, 15, 17, 21, 178, 183, 187, 193 and 203 have shade structures. There are no hookups for electricity, water or sewer; a dump station is at the southern end of the campground, past the last row of tent campsites. Ground fires are prohibited, though raised firepits are permitted. Generators are allowed in campsites 1-112 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. only, and in Group Campground sites 1 and 2; they are not permitted in RV sites 113-174 or the tent-only sites 175-208. RVs are not permitted in sites 175-208. The Kris Eggle Visitor Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily from May 1 to October 31 and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily from November 1 to April 30, with free Wi-Fi. The Lukeville Port of Entry to Mexico is approximately 5 miles (8 km) south, with gas available, and historic Ajo, AZ is approximately 33 miles (53 km) north following SR 85, with gas, restaurants, shops and groceries.

Pet friendly

Pet friendly

Location

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RV Generator · RV NONELECTRIC · Overnight

Max Num of People: 6
Pets Allowed: Yes
Capacity/Size Rating: Single
Max Vehicle Length: 40
Campfire Allowed: No
Shade: Yes

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Ajo, AZ

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Amenities

Accessible campsites
11 sites
BBQ
Drinking water
Dump station
Flush toilets
Grills
Picnic tables
Shade
Showers

Rules & policies

Check-in
1:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed

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