Desert Birding at Lost Dutchman
Tuesdays, Nov. 28 | Dec. 26 | Jan. 30 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Meet in the Saguaro day use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail!
READ MOREThe dump station and showers are closed to anyone not camping at the park.
Programs & Events
Music at the Mountain Karaoke Jam
Fridays, Dec. 1, 15, 22, and 29 | Jan. 5, 12, 26 2 p.m.
Miss 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 MOREMusic in Lost Dutchman State Park: Singer Songwriter Steve Holmquist
Sunday, Dec. 3 | Jan. 7 2-3 p.m.
Local singer, guitarist, & songwriter from Copper Country will be performing all original stories and songs focusing on our local areas, animals, and characters. Bring a chair and join us around the campfire!
READ MOREAdaptive Planet: Fire and Ice
Sunday, December 10 | January 28 6:30 p.m.
What do the Arctic tundra and the Sonoran Desert have in common? More than you might think! Discover desert marvels and fascinating survivors of the extreme on this journey through opposing biomes.
READ MOREHappy Trails Hike
Dec. 10 and 17 | Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 10 a.m.
Seasoned backpacker and happy hiker, Maggie, takes you on a fun and casual 2-3 mile hike in the park at the base of the iconic Superstition Mountains!
READ MOREGuided Bird Walk at Lost Dutchman
Wednesday, December 13 | January 16 9 a.m.
Join us at Lost Dutchman State Park for a program that covers the basics of bird watching and includes a guided walk on the trails searching for our feathered friends.
READ MOREFamily Campout at Lost Dutchman
December 16-17, 2023
Arizona Family Campout Program weekends are designed for families that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors!
READ MOREStar Party at Lost Dutchman
December 16, 2023 | Jan. 13 Times vary
Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Then head to Lost Dutchman State Park for a star party! Registration is required!
READ MORENature's Bounty - Discovering the Herbal Riches of the Desert
Wednesday, Dec. 20 | January 17 9 a.m.
Come out to the park and find out how the Native Peoples of the Sonoran Desert treated a variety of ailments using the plants found in their habitat.
READ MOREFull Moon Hike at Lost Dutchman
Dec. 23 | Jan. 24 and 25 Varies by Date
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.
READ MOREFirst Day Hikes at Lost Dutchman
January 1, 2024 8 a.m.
Step off the year on the right foot with our First Day Hikes, open to all! Meet your guides at the Saguaro Day Use Ramada and choose your hike!
READ MOREAmerica's Greatest Idea: A Park Origins Story
Sunday, January 14 | February 25 6:30 p.m.
How many parks have you been to? Did you know that many parks today would not exist without the Roosevelt Presidents, who were both highly instrumental in pioneering the park movement in the United States? How might you and your family have benefited from their interest in promoting public lands?
READ MOREWildfire - Friend or Foe?
February 11 | March 17 6:30 p.m.
Throughout history, foresters have had an interesting relationship with wildfires as they learned more about their ecological impact. More than a destructive force, fires promote growth and revitalization. Bring a chair to sit around a campfire and ignite your curiosity for this historical narrative of the old fire tower system and how nature recovers. Bring all your burning questions!
READ MOREMusic at Lost Dutchman with Steve Jones
February 17 and March 30, 2024 5 p.m. (Feb.) | 5:30 p.m. (March)
Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Lost Dutchman State Park.
READ MOREMusic in Lost Dutchman State Park: Mark Fogelson
March 16 | April 13, 2024 Time varies
Enjoy a live musical performance in the park by singer and songwriter Mark Fogelson. Sit back and listen to the quiet stories and emotions that linger in his folk songs.
READ MORESuperstitions Spectacular Celebration
March 30, 2024 12 - 3 p.m.
Join us for the first annual Superstitions Spectacular at Lost Dutchman State Park!
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Park and Facility Hours
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
Monday-Sunday: 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 Day - closed
Park Entrance Fee
Per Vehicle (1-4 Adults): $10
Individual/Bicycle: $3.00
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.
Commercial Permits are required for advertisement, commercial, music, etc. photos/videos at the park.
Download the Commercial Filming/Photography Application
Permits are NOT required for personal photos (engagement, graduation, family, etc.).
