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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.

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

Monthly (October - March) 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!

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Monthly (October - March) 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. Registration required!

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Tuesdays, Monthly (November - May) Times vary

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) 8:30-10 a.m.

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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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

Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday-Sunday: 6 a.m. - 4 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 (1-4 Adults): $10 
Per person - over 4 adults in vehicle/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.).

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