Take the 2012 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) survey 
Online Reservations: Camping Parks Now Offer 24/7 Online Reservations
27 Parks Open; 2 Parks Closed: Lyman Lake, Oracle
5-Day Schedules
Kartchner Caverns SP® is a stunning cavern system in Southeastern Arizona. Learn about Cave Tours, Watch Video or make online Cave Tour Reservations 24-hours.
15 Parks Now Offer 24/7 Online Campground Reservations! You may now book for Lyman Lake SP's Summer Season, June 15 - Sept. 17. Learn More
New posts from Picacho Peak SP, Patagonia Lake SP and Boyce Thompson Arboretum SP! Stay connected with Ranger Cam 2012. Learn More
Tubac Presidio SHP will participate in the 15th Annual Kino Festival honoring the life of Father Kino, a 17th-century Jesuit missionary and explorer! Learn More
On May 19 spice up your spring with the annual Mariachi Festival at Patagonia Lake SP. Enjoy Mariachi bands, dancers, food, cotton candy & shaved ice. Learn More
On June 2, enjoy National Trails Day with a Moonlight Challenge Hike at Lost Dutchman SP in Apache Junction. Reservations required. Learn More
Kids can pledge to do their part to help preserve the beauty of the parks for everyone to enjoy. Hours of fun activities to download! Watch video promo! Learn More
Camping Cabins offer a unique way to experience select Arizona State Parks. Learn More & Watch Video
Take the 2012 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) survey. Survey results help determine where to spend outdoor recreation dollars. Learn More
Next stop 10,000! Thanks to your support, AZ State Parks just reached 6900 Fans! (Now called "Likers".) Become A Fan (External Link)
We need Volunteers to ensure that our resources are protected, our amenities are at their best, and that visitors enjoy an unforgettable experience! Learn More
The ASP Foundation provides advocacy, fund-raising & friend-raising. Friends Groups support specific parks, and many new groups have been started! Learn More
Friends of Lost Dutchman SP Volunteer Patricia Carter shares her story and explains about the New Adopt a Cactus program. Learn More
The Gift of Outdoor Adventure! An Arizona State Parks Standard or Premium Annual Pass is a great gift for yourself or a friend. Learn More
Arizona Highways is teaming up with Arizona State Parks Foundation. Learn how you can fundraise $5 for the park of your choice. Learn More
Read recent Volunteer Voice newsletter
Read May 2012 Issue of Parks Newsletter
Read Winter Issue of Arizona Watch
Listen to NPR Story About Kartchner Caverns
Arizona State Parks' Awards and Recognitions
Kartchner Caverns Discovery Center Scavenger Hunt
Boating Safety Downloadable Coloring Book
Latest Photo Galleries
Civil War in the Southwest at Picacho Peak, March 10 & 11, 2012
GeoCache Bash at Cattail Cove, March 10 2012
Buffalo Soldiers Day at Fort Verde, Feb. 18 & 19, 2012
Arizona State Parks protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoor-related Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. Arizona State Parks provides over 1,400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.* Select parks now have online reservations!
Mission Statement: Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners.
Vision Statement: Arizona State Parks is indispensable to the economies, communities, and environments of Arizona.
Arizona State Parks (Contact Us online)
1300 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 542-4174 Toll Free: (800) 285-3703
* Source: Arizona 2009 Tourism Facts, Year-End Summary, by the Arizona Office of Tourism 
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