Arizona State Parks & Trails

Music in the Mountains Concert Series at Catalina State Park

Join us for Music in the Mountains at Catalina State Park! Local bands and musicians perform, offering culture and fun in the desert!

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October Star Parties with Arizona State Parks and Trails

Experience star parties at Arizona State Parks and Trails! Stargaze like never before at your favorite parks, with local astronomers and professional telescopes to make your evening unforgettable!

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Arizona State Parks & Trails is First State Park System in the Nation to be Awarded Accreditation

Arizona State Parks and Trails has become the first state park system in the country to achieve accreditation from the Commission for the Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) for best practices in operation and service. The announcement was made on Wednesday during the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) annual conference in Indianapolis, Ind.

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OUR PARTNERS

Arizona Game and Fish

The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages and conserves the state's wildlife resources and manages wildlife related and other outdoor recreational opportunities. The Department owns 35 wildlife areas and six fish hatcheries throughout the state which provide habitat for various wildlife species and wildlife watching opportunities for the public. For more information on Arizona's wildlife, boating regulations and fishing permits, visit azgfd.gov.

National Park Service

Since 1916, the American people have entrusted the National Park Service with the care of their national parks. With the help of volunteers and park partners, National Parks are proud to safeguard these more than 400 places and to share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year. Arizona offers 22 National Parks and Monuments, and welcomes 10 million visitors each year. Find out more at nps.gov.

Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) mission is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Arizona, the BLM administers 12.2 million surface, plus 17.5 million subsurface, acres of public lands. The BLM provides access for recreational users, providing trails non-motorized use and for access by off-highway vehicles. Explore all of the trail and recreational opportunities at blm.gov.

Arizona Office of Tourism

The Arizona Office of Tourism promotes Arizona as a travel destination to enhances the state economy and the quality of life for all Arizonans. Communities throughout Arizona provide outstanding visitor experiences, from their outdoor recreation adventures to their individuality and exceptional attractions. When visiting Arizona's state parks, explore the many attractions, restaurants and accommodations Arizona's communities offer. Plan your trip at visitarizona.com.

USDA Forest Service

The Forest Service manages public land in national forests and grasslands to help people share and enjoy the forest, while conserving the environment for generations yet to come. Arizona offers six national forests ranging from the sky islands along the U.S.-Mexico border to the rims of the Grand Canyon. Many of Arizona's state parks act as basecamps to explore the national forests. To find the many recreational opportunities around state parks, and elsewhere in Arizona, visit fs.usda.gov.

Arizona Land Department

Arizona Trust lands constitute approximately 13% of land ownership in Arizona. Scattered throughout the State, the Trust lands are extremely diverse in character, ranging from Sonoran Desert lands, desert grasslands, and riparian areas in the southern half of the state, to the mountains, forests and Colorado Plateau regions of northern Arizona. The Arizona Land Department is a partner with Arizona State Parks and Trails in protecting Arizona's land and resources. Learn more at land.az.gov.

Arizona Department of Transportation

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is responsible for planning, building and operating a complex highway system in addition to building and maintaining bridges and the Grand Canyon Airport. ADOT is a partner with Arizona State Parks and Trails in providing access to public lands by constructing and maintaining park roads and parking lots. For more information on Arizona's transportation connections, visit azdot.gov.

Arizona Highways

The state's magazine since 1925, Arizona Highways has provided beautiful imagery of the Grand Canyon state to millions of readers across the globe. The magazine explores the rich history of Arizona through images supporting its diverse native cultures, plants, animals and beautiful landscapes. Arizona Highways circulation supports more than 200,000 subscribers in two-thirds of the world's countries. For more information, visit azhighways.com.

ARIZONA STATE PARKS

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23751 N. 23rd Ave. #190
Phoenix, AZ 85085

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"Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners."

Reservations

Cave Tours

Annual Pass

Cabins

Music in the Mountains Concert Series at Catalina State Park

October Star Parties with Arizona State Parks and Trails

Arizona State Parks & Trails is First State Park System in the Nation to be Awarded Accreditation

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Geology Tour at Tonto Natural Bridge

October 17 & November 14, 2018

Getting to Know the Birds Around You!

October 20, November 24, December 22 4:30 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.

Kartchner Caverns Photo Tours!

3rd Sunday of the month, October to May 1:00 p.m.

Archaeology Hike at Red Rock State Park

October 23, 2018 October 23- 4:30 p.m.

Sedona: Moonlight Hike at Red Rock State Park

Friday, October 26, 2018 5-7 p.m.

Halloween Party at Kartchner Caverns!

October 26 - 27, 2018 4:00 p.m.

Flagstaff Special Afternoon Hallo-Tween Tours!

November 3, 2018 4:00 p.m.

Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Way Out West

November 10 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Alamo Lake State Park's Night Under the Stars 2018

Saturday, December 8, 2018 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Star Party at Lost Dutchman State Park

Saturday, February 9, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Star Party at Lost Dutchman State Park

Saturday, June 1, 2019 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Star Party at Lost Dutchman State Park

Off-Highway Vehicle Program

State Historic Preservation Office

Grant Projects

OUR PARTNERS

Arizona Game and Fish

National Park Service

Bureau of Land Management

Arizona Office of Tourism

USDA Forest Service

Arizona Land Department

Arizona Department of Transportation

Arizona Highways

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ARIZONA STATE PARKS

Visitor Resources

Administration

Outdoor Recreation Info Center

(877) MY-PARKS

ONLINE RESERVATIONS

Mission Statement

State Historic
Preservation Office