Ranger holding a Desert Ranger patch up to the camera. Native cacti are in the background.
30-120 MinutesFee applies

Become a Desert Ranger

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

For the 'Not-so-Junior-Ranger," or those looking for a challenge, the free Desert Ranger program allows the young at heart to earn their Desert Ranger badge and patch by completing an activity booklet available at the visitor center.

For the 'not-so-Junior-Ranger,' or those looking for a challenge, the free Desert Ranger program allows the young-at-heart to earn their Desert Ranger patch. Desert Ranger booklets are available at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center. Activities include a ‘Find-the-Cristate’ activity, learning about desert safety, and activities to help you engage with our visitor center exhibits. Upon completing the Desert Ranger Guide, Desert Ranger candidates must return to the Kris Eggle Visitor Center where their Guide will be reviewed by a ranger. Once the review is completed, they will be sworn in as an official Desert Ranger. They will also receive a free patch and signed Desert Ranger Certificate.

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Junior Ranger ProgramAnimalsBirdsFarming and AgricultureRanchesNatural SoundsRock Landscapes and FeaturesUnique SpeciesEndangeredWildernessJunior Rangerdesert ranger

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Duration

30-120 Minutes

Fees

Entrance fee is required for visiting the monument, but the Desert Ranger program itself is free. See Fees & Passes for more entrance fee information.

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Accessibility

The Desert Ranger booklet can be completed in many different sections of the park with varying degrees of accessibility. Information on specific areas can be found at the visitor center or the park's accessibility page.

Pets

No

Reservations

No

Location

Kris Eggle Visitor Center

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