FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT until further notice: Wood, charcoal, and propane fires are prohibited. Gas/ propane stoves are allowed for cooking meals only. Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited in the park and on trails. Smoking is allowed inside an enclosed vehicle/camper only
CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY: Construction will be taking place in several areas of the park April-October 2025. Be prepared for construction-related traffic and increased noise levels. Any scheduled utility outages will be posted ahead of time. Siphon Draw Trail will be detoured at times to avoid construction areas—signs will direct the detours. Construction hours 5 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Due to safety concerns, walk-in entry and hiker drop-off/pick-up is not permitted.
The dump station and showers are closed to anyone not camping at the park.
Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park Volunteer, Valerie. You'll spend an hour exploring the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs,...
READ MOREWant to learn more about the stars and planets? Then head to Lost Dutchman State Park for a star party! Registration is required!
READ MORELearn about the amazing and diverse wildlife of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park Volunteer, Lisa.
READ MOREMiss America is back to host a creative musical event at the park, featuring Y-O-U! Bring your talent (or plain enthusiasm is fine too!), voice or other instruments to this combination karaoke/ jam session!
READ MOREJust how big is the biggest cactus in the United States? Can you eat it? What role does it play in our desert community? Get answers to these questions and more when you join us for a ranger-led hike to observe and learn about the mighty saguaro.
READ MOREMeet in the Palo Verde Day Use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail!
READ MOREJoin us for a sit-down informational program where you will learn about the history of our great state and the history of our beautiful park.
READ MOREThis beautiful program is designed to start with a famous Arizona sunset draping gracefully over the Superstition Mountains, and end under the light of the full moon. Registration required!
READ MOREJoin us for a new series of kid focused programs. The program will be held the first Sunday of the month at 10am Dec. through March
READ MOREJoin us for a kid friendly hike on the 1st of the year.
READ MOREYampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Lost Dutchman State Park.
READ MOREJoin ASU professor Steve Semken and learn about the geology of the Superstition Mountains.
READ MOREDo you have your own telescope and want to come view the night sky? Join us for an evening of stargazing together. You must be able to set up your own telescope and have basic knowledge of how to use it on your own.
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Park is open year-round
Trails
6 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Day Use Gates are closed and locked from 8 p.m.- 6 a.m. daily.
Visitor Center/Park Store
Daily: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(summer hours may vary)
Thanksgiving: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christmas: closed
Per vehicle (1 person): $10.00
Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00
Individual/bicycle: $5.00
Only cash, Visa, or MasterCard with a readable stripe accepted. (No chip reader, manual entry, tap, Apple cash, Google pay, Fitbit pay, other credit card providers, or other payment methods currently accepted at this time). Please bring exact change cash for the self pay station after hours.
Download the Commercial Filming/Photography Application
Permits are NOT required for personal photos (engagement, graduation, family, etc.).
