Twin Peaks Campground
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Write a Review 10 Organ Pipe Dr. Ajo, AZ 85321 520-387-6849 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 31.9542, -112.8027
Overview of Twin Peaks Campground
Entrance fee into Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument applies. All campsites are available by reservation only. Same-day reservations are available.
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by ThreeCedar on 4/27/2024
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Class A)
Reported by Life Rebooted on 2/23/2017
Number of Sites 208
Pad Type concrete
Reservations yes
Elevation 1,640 ft / 499 m
Max Stay 28
Max Length 45 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Twin Peaks Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 520-387-6849
camper-751866 asked on 9/28/2022
By max length, does that mean rear bumper of trailer to front bumper of truck, or is it just referring to RV length?
Tracy asked on 3/29/2024
Are there biting flies or mosquitoes in the campground in March and April?
Doug asked on 11/2/2023
The lights on the border, are they visible from the campground?
dave robison asked on 1/25/2022
Do you need advance reservations to get a site in February? Thanks!
skelpsk asked on 12/29/2021
Does anyone know the maximum RV length for the sites at Twin Peaks Campground? Thanks!
Reviews of Twin Peaks Campground 96 people have reviewed this location.
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“Incredible place to hang your hat for a couple of days or weeks!”
Reviewed 2/12/2016
| Nightly rate: | $16 |
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| Days stayed: | 9 |
| Site Number: | 113 |
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An excellent National Park/Monument campground. The sites and campground roads are paved and very well maintained. The Rangers and Camp Hosts are very friendly and helpful. The various programs and Ranger-led hikes are worthwhile. The Monumnet offers many wonderful hikes for all levels and many roads for sightseeing. We appreciat... more
An excellent National Park/Monument campground. The sites and campground roads are paved and very well maintained. The Rangers and Camp Hosts are very friendly and helpful. The various programs and Ranger-led hikes are worthwhile. The Monumnet offers many wonderful hikes for all levels and many roads for sightseeing. We appreciate the "no reservations" policy as this frees us up from the tyranny of campground reservations. The sites are un-serviced but there are water spigots throughout the campground. Generator hours are 8 to 10 and 4 to 6 which means things don't get too obnoxious. There is a "no generator" section. The dump station is convenient to use. All the sites are pull through, most will accommodate any size of rig. There were signs cautioning you to be careful about migrants and smugglers but those people want to avoid detection and you will not see them. We felt perfectly safe (if anything, due to the presence of 400 Border Patrol Agents in the area, this is probably one of the safest campgrounds in the U.S.!) Verizon signal is excellent in the campground, we had no problem streaming video in HD!
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Bob Martel would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Super duper”
Reviewed 1/25/2016
| Nightly rate: | $16 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 146 |
| RV Length: | 22' |
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So, we just stayed here longer than any CG thus far on our trip...the fact that it was January, and Organ Pipe was warm certainly played a big part, but so did this awesome park and CG. Sites are thoughtfully designed - enough separation and your own little garden really. Water spigots nearby. Dump station on site. Solar heated showers... more
So, we just stayed here longer than any CG thus far on our trip...the fact that it was January, and Organ Pipe was warm certainly played a big part, but so did this awesome park and CG. Sites are thoughtfully designed - enough separation and your own little garden really. Water spigots nearby. Dump station on site. Solar heated showers in the bathrooms that were generally cold however...no big deal as the temps were so warm outside. There are CG rows for those w/o generators, which we appreciated. Ranger programs every evening mere steps away; park vans take you to hiking trailheads. You can get to and from Ajo in 1/2 day to resupply as needed. If you aren't in a rush, plan on sitting back, relaxing and enjoying this place for a while. We have AT&T and the closest tower was in Mexico, so we made sure we had that as part of our "plan". (We actually didn't call until we got the dreaded text from AT&T telling us we'd spent $$$$$$ already ... but I called AT&T and with minimal pleading they back dated us on the plan and we were good to go) Once we did, we got about 3 bars regularly, but didn't use it for too much, just quick emails or news updates.
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Meg and Ben would stay here again
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“Great Campground ”
Reviewed 5/2/2015
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 35' |
Overall Rating
Why we chose here? To visit the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument park Location: 4 miles south of Why, AZ on highway 85. Close to the Mexican border. Sites: 34 Tent sites, 46 RV no generator sites, 128 RV generator sites (25 x 36-40’) Facilities: Restrooms with solar showers, Dump site with fresh water. All RV sites have con... more
Why we chose here? To visit the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument park
Location: 4 miles south of Why, AZ on highway 85. Close to the Mexican border.
Sites: 34 Tent sites, 46 RV no generator sites, 128 RV generator sites (25 x 36-40’)
Facilities: Restrooms with solar showers, Dump site with fresh water. All RV sites have concrete pads and are pull throughs, gardens in between sites and a water tap close to each site. The campground is well laid out and really nice.
Groceries: Shop before you come.
Reservations: No, first come first serve. As you enter the campground, a ranger at the booth will check your NP pass and allocate you a site and take your money.
Cell Coverage / WiFi: Verizon - good
Price Paid: $12 per night, $8 entrance fee or National Parks Pass
Date of visit: 10 March 2015
Other:
- Generators can be used in generator sites 8-10am, 4-6pm, Maximum stay 21 consecutive days with a 28 day yearly total.
- A number of scenic drives and walking trails from 1 mile to 3 miles, one is 8 miles.
- Unfortunately the campsites are back to front, so the sun shines on the front of your RV; an awning does not give you shade.
Jane would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great desert wilderness park!”
Reviewed 3/2/2015
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | 117/162 |
| RV Length: | 28' |
Overall Rating
The park has recently reopened and though this is our first visit, we understand that you can now get into areas that have been closed for years. We attended a morning talk by the park superintendent, Brent Range, and learned about the changes they've made to improve security, and the planned changes for additional trails and faciliti... more
The park has recently reopened and though this is our first visit, we understand that you can now get into areas that have been closed for years. We attended a morning talk by the park superintendent, Brent Range, and learned about the changes they've made to improve security, and the planned changes for additional trails and facilities. He was fantastic -- when have you ever met a park superintendent before? -- and spent more than an hour answering questions about the logistics and politics of running a park. Our only "concern" is that planned improvements could vastly increase the popularity of this beautiful, peaceful place.
The facilities are as described by the other reviewers -- large, level pads surrounded by lots of beautiful desert plants, water easily available throughout the park, good cell service, separate tent and generator sections, a good dump station. There's a trailhead for some great hiking trails, a one-mile trail around the perimeter of the campground for dog walkers and runners, and a nice 1.3 mile trail down to the visitor center. Gas and a visit to Mexico are available in Lukeville, 5 miles away, and grocery and other provisions are available in Ajo, about 30 miles.
One tip that we learned from the locals -- leave your vehicle hood propped open at night and stick a charged solar garden lamp in there to scare away the packrats. They don't seem to be a huge problem but have been in the past.
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boo388 would stay here again
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“Almost perfect!”
Reviewed 2/20/2015
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 27 |
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This campground is fantastic. Although it looks huge on the map, the sites are actually decently spaced and sized. There's plenty to do in the park, and the organ pipe cactus are pretty cool looking! Our ONLY problem with the campground was the generator hours. 8-10am, and 4-6pm. Both times we'd rather be out exploring, but occasio... more
This campground is fantastic. Although it looks huge on the map, the sites are actually decently spaced and sized. There's plenty to do in the park, and the organ pipe cactus are pretty cool looking!
Our ONLY problem with the campground was the generator hours. 8-10am, and 4-6pm. Both times we'd rather be out exploring, but occasionally had to sit home and make sure we could run the generator. Luckily, we're installing solar so it won't be an issue for long, but just be aware the hours are pretty restrictive!
Verizon coverage was surprisingly great!
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Currently Wandering would stay here again
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“You must not miss this place”
Reviewed 1/23/2015
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 15 |
| Site Number: | 124 |
| RV Length: | 27' |
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We almost didn't come here because of the proximity to the border but after speaking with a couple of people we decided to check it out and are we glad we did. The spots are completely level concrete pads with a picnic table and grill. Cell and internet on Verizon are 4G/4bar. The views are outstanding and it's quiet and private. T... more
We almost didn't come here because of the proximity to the border but after speaking with a couple of people we decided to check it out and are we glad we did. The spots are completely level concrete pads with a picnic table and grill. Cell and internet on Verizon are 4G/4bar. The views are outstanding and it's quiet and private. There are no hookups at the sites but water is available at spigots at almost every other site. There is a dump and potable water, one of the nicest we've seen. There is a no generator section, a tent only section, and a general RV section so you can take your pick. There are great trails for hiking and biking and Rocky Point is 80 miles south of the border crossing which is only a few miles away. Regarding safety: Border Patrol is regularly seen and I was not the least bit concerned to hike alone anywhere. Safety is a non-issue. There were regular evening programs on local/nature topics. The town of Ajo, 34 miles away is the closest city with services like groceries, laundry, car wash and gas/diesel. This is a real gem and a must see.
Denise K. would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- group sites
- ADA Accessible
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Discount Clubs
- Senior Discounts
Pets
- pets
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