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Elevation 2,000 feet

Contact the Park:
(520) 466-3183
Picacho Peak SP
P.O. Box 275
Picacho, AZ 85141

Facilities

Visitor Center Restrooms Gift Shop Group: Day Use Areas Group: Camping Sites Camping Electric RV Sites Non Electric RV Sites Dump Station Showers Picnic Areas/Shelters Hiking Trails Wildlife Viewing

Nearest Services: 1 mile

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511 Speed Code

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Park's Speed Code: 4232#

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Fees

Park Entrance Fees:
Per Vehicle (1-4 Adults): $6.00
Individual/Bicycle: $2.00

Camping Fees:
Non-Electric site: $15
Electric site: $20

Summer Fees

In effect Friday before Memorial Day through the end of Labor Day.

Park Entrance Fees:
Per Vehicle (1-4 Adults): $3.00

Camping Fees:
Non-Electric site: $10
Electric site: $15

Picacho Peak State Park

Visitor CenterNew Visitor Center

The new Picacho Peak State Park Visitor Center is now open! The Visitor Center has public restrooms, a gift shop, plus vending machines with energy drinks and snacks. Hours vary, but are typically 8 am to 5 pm.

Interpretive exhibits are still being developed and will installed soon. The new building is currently in the LEED Certification process. Photo: Members of the Arizona State Parks Board, executive staff, and park staff at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Visitor Center, in October 2009.

Civil War in the Southwest 2010 Has Been Confirmed!

Mark your calendars! The annual Civil War in the Southwest will be held March 13 & 14, 2010 at Picacho Peak State Park! More details will be posted. Check out the photo gallery from the 2008 event. Read special information for Historical Re-Enactors.



Climb to summit of Picacho Peak at Picacho Peak State Park. The Hunter Trail is a difficult 2.0 mile trail to the summit that begins on the north side from Barrett Loop and goes to the top of the peak. The trail climbs a resistant path typical of the Sonoran desert. The route is steep and twisting, with steel cables (gloves are recommended) anchored into the rock in places where the surface is bare.

Visitors traveling along I-10 in southern Arizona can’t miss the prominent 1,500-foot peak of Picacho Peak State Park. Enjoy the view as you hike the trails that wind up the peak and, often in the spring, overlook a sea of wildflowers. The park and surrounding area are known for its unique geological significance, outstanding and varied desert growth, and historical importance. The unique shape has been used as a landmark by travelers since prehistoric times. One of the first recordings was in the 1700s by the Anza Expedition as it passed through the area.

The park facilities include a visitor center with exhibits and a gift store, hiking trails, playground, historical markers, campground (with or without electric), picnic areas, ramadas, grills, dump station, restrooms, and showers. The group use areas, for day & overnight use, are available by reservation. Before you hike, be prepared with enough water and proper footwear as the trails are steep and challenging.

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