Saguaro National Park is located in southern Arizona on the fringes of Tucson, about 116 miles southeast of Phoenix. There are two parts to the park: the Rincon Mountain District (Saguaro East) and the Tucson Mountain District (Saguaro West), each about 15 miles from downtown Tucson. To get to Saguaro East from Tucson, head east on Broadway Boulevard and turn right on Old Spanish Trail, which meanders in a southeast direction to the park. Watch for signs for the park as you go.
To get to Saguaro West from Tucson, go west on Speedway Boulevard, which first becomes Gates Pass Road and then ends at Kinney Road, where you turn right and continue to the park entrance.
From Phoenix, follow I-10 southeast toward Tucson and watch for signs directing you to the park.
The Nearest Airport--Located 6 miles south of downtown, Tucson International Airport (tel. 520/573-8000; www.tucsonairport.org) is served by most major airlines and all major car-rental agencies, whose toll-free numbers are in the appendix.
