One of the great things about this park is that you can enjoy it from a car, a walking path or a true hike. The trails are great, often providing nice vistas. The roads are clean and in good condition, but they can be narrow and winding. This park gives you a nice break from the city and surrounding areas... More

Next to Saguaro National Park West, has some of the best views around. Have hike both east and west Tucson and believe that the views and prevalence of the Saguaro are greatest here.

It is so beautiful to be standing on top of a cactus-covered mountain to watch the desert sunset. We were about 45 minutes which is necessary because others also know how lovely it is.

We had a trailer but also camping with tenters. Discovered that day that few places in the Tucson area allow tenters and the state park was full but they directed us to this location. Out of the way for everything but Old Tucson and the Desert Museum but a great place to stay. No showers but the restroom facilities were... More

The park was quite nice, with lots of trails and picnic areas. It's a nice alternative to the national park. There are a lot of great views, cacti, and lizards!

If you are heading to Saguaro National Park West district you want to plan to stay here. Camp sites are great and bathrooms are clean. You are close to the visitors center, desert museum and the Hugh Norris trial. Many other trail heads are in the area for great hiking. March and April are perfect months to visit.

We stopped at the Tucson Mountain park on the way to the Desert Museum and Old Tucson Studios. It was amazing! The views are amazing form the lookout and it was wonderful to read about the park and leaders wh established it.

Beautiful view of Tucson on one side and the Avra Valley on the other. Lots of hiking trails, but don't forget water and sunscreen - not much shade out there.

this park has spectacular views and amazing desert fauna. the cacti are breathtaking. the drive through is fun - narrow and windy. We loved this and plan on visiting again. one caution, the temptation to cycle the windy road is huge but i would be very cautious as not all drivers are respectful of speed limits and there is no... More