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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.

 

The water will be off in the park on Tuesday, May 27 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Portable toilets will be available in the campground restroom across from site 74, at the Cholla Day Use area, and at the park's Visitor Center.

 

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.

 

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.

CAMPING & RVS

With 134 sites with picnic tables, barbeque grills, and fire pits, Lost Dutchman State Park is an ideal place to escape the city and enjoy the desert scenery.

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Programs & Events

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HIKING

Stroll through the native plant garden or challenge yourself to reach the Flatiron, Lost Dutchman State Park has trails to suit any hiking enthusiast.

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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

Daily: 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.

(summer hours may vary)

Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christmas: closed

 

 

Park Entrance Fee

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.

Commercial Permits are required for advertisement, commercial, music, etc. photos/videos at the park.

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Permits are NOT required for personal photos (engagement, graduation, family, etc.).

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