Due to safety concerns, walk-in entry and hiker drop-off/pick-up is not permitted.
Dump station is not open to the public.
Star Party at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
Monthly (Oct. - Mar.) Times vary
Come explore the world beyond your everyday realm. Star Parties are out of this world! The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League provides telescopic views of the moon, planets, star clusters, and galaxies during this informal program. Come and go at your own pace; telescopes will occupy the Cholla site for walk-through viewing—no chairs will be provided. Visitors, please park in an adjacent parking lot to the Cholla site.
To ensure a smooth and spectacular experience, visitors and visitation times will be limited. Registration cost is $10 per participant; as long as everyone in a single car is registered for the event, there will not be an additional vehicle fee.
Register up to 2 days before the event. Registration is required; no walk-ups will be permitted. Each event is limited to 60 total registrants. Registrants have a 30-minute window to arrive within 15 minutes before/after the start of the selected time slot (for example, if your slot is 7-7:45 p.m., then you will only be allowed entry from 6:45-7:15 p.m.). Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate late arrivals; please plan accordingly.
No pets and no personal telescopes, please. The park entrance gate closes promptly after the program. The event is weather permitting. In the case of cancellation, you will be notified via email, and your fees will be refunded within a few days. Please allow a week or so for the refund to appear on your bank notes.
Register at https://azstateparks.com/
Upcoming Events (2 Sessions Per Night)
| Session 1 | Session 2 | |
| November 14, 2026 | 6:30-7:15 p.m. | 7:30-8:15 p.m. |
| December 12, 2026 | 6:30-7:15 p.m. | 7:30-8:15 p.m. |
| January 9, 2027 | 7-7:45 p.m. | 8-8:45 p.m. |
| February 6, 2027 | 7-7:45 p.m. | 8-8:45 p.m. |
| March 12, 2027 | 7:30-8:15 p.m. | Only 1 session available |
MORE EVENTS
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October 2, 16, 30 | November 20 | December 4, 18
Wildlife of the Sonoran Desert - Guided Hike
Learn about the amazing and diverse wildlife of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park volunteers Lisa and Abi. This is an Outdoors250 event.
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Fridays, November 6 - April 16th (Cancelled Christmas Day)
Music in Lost Dutchman State Park: Miss America is back!
Miss America is back to host a creative musical event at the park, featuring Y-O-U!
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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! This is an Outdoors250 event.
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Saturdays, Monthly (December - March)
Night Hike at Lost Dutchman
This ranger-guided evening hike features beautiful views of the Superstition Mountains and will focus on a different topic each hike. Registration is 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.
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Monthly, October 2026 - January 2027
Sonoran Desert Botany Hike
Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike. Explore the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs, seeing how they've adapted to grow in and support this ecosystem. This is an Outdoors250 event.
