Until October 20 at 6 p.m., Tonto National Forest trails are OPEN with limited access. Trails are CLOSED at the Superstition Wilderness boundary (no access to Flat Iron). For updates, visit the USFS website.
Construction Advisory: Construction will be taking place in the main campground near both restroom/shower buildings Oct. 2024 - May 2025 to replace the lift stations at the restrooms. Be prepared for construction-related traffic, increased noise levels, and possible limited access to the campground restroom/showers during this time. Water and electricity may be temporarily disrupted when switching over utilities for a few hours at a time.
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.
Nighttime Owl Prowl at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 7-8 p.m.
Join Vera, Arizona State Park volunteers and experienced birder, on a journey to discover and learn about the owls of the Sonoran Desert. Be prepared to go on a nighttime prowl looking for owls and please bring a flashlight with a red filter on the lens and closed-toed shoes! Meet at the Palo Verde Day Use ramada.
Program is free; standard park entry fees still apply ($10 day use/vehicle). Weather permitting.
MORE EVENTS
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Monthly (October - March)
Star Party at Lost Dutchman
Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Then head to Lost Dutchman State Park for a star party! Registration is required!
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Monthly (October - March)
Full Moon Hike at Lost Dutchman
This 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!
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Tuesdays, Monthly (November - May)
Guided Bird Walk at Lost Dutchman
Join us at Lost Dutchman State Park for a guided walk with experienced birder Vera on the trails searching for our feathered friends.
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Thursdays, Monthly (November - March)
Desert Birding at Lost Dutchman
Meet in the Palo Verde Day Use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail!
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January 1, 2025
First Day Hike at Lost Dutchman
Step off the year on the right foot with our First Day Hike, welcome to all! Registration required.
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Monthly
Music at Lost Dutchman with Steve Jones
Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Lost Dutchman State Park.
