Join a park guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Picacho Peak. Registration required.
READ MOREWe are currently working to improve the infrastructure at the park. Construction will be ongoing for the next year, with minimal impacts on visitor areas. Please stay clear of construction zones.
The is currently a water shortage at the park. No filling will be allowed at the park.
Programs & Events
Join us for a geology experience at Picacho Peak State Park! Learn about the volcanic origins of the peak and surrounding parkland. Registration required!
READ MOREThe Sonoran Desert is home to many different prickly cacti - from the tiniest Hedgehog cactus to the tallest Saguaro. Join Ranger Ethan in a 30 minute short loop as we identify the many types of cacti you can find at the park.
READ MOREJoin our park guide as you trek the Calloway Trail at Picacho Peak! Learn about hiking safety as you enjoy the surroundings up to the Calloway overlook--situated under the face of Picacho Peak. All skill levels are welcome on this guided hike! Registration required.
READ MOREJoin our park rangers at Picacho Peak State Park and learn about some simply spectacular serpents! From the tricky hognose to the stunning rattler, these snakes are absolutely ecstatic to meet you!
READ MOREDo you and your kids love being outside? Are you all fascinated with nature? Then come out to Picacho Peak State Park for a Junior Ranger Guided Hike! Join Ranger Noah on a short hike in our park that is suitable for all ages!
READ MORECome on down to the Visitor Center and ask a ranger about our touch table! Learn about the different plants, animals, and minerals here at Picacho Peak. Take a closer look at some animal skulls, feel some cool pelts, and learn about the different minerals on our peak.
READ MOREJoin a park guide on the scenic Sunset Vista Trail that will lead you to the top of Picacho Peak. Registration required.
READ MOREWe are partnering with Pinal County Animal Care and Control to help get shelter dogs out on the trail! Join us to walk dogs along the Nature Loop at the park.
READ MORECome on down to Picacho Peak and start your Pokemon Go adventure with a ranger by your side! This short hike will bring you to multiple stops where you can catch, collect, and learn about the desert around you and the creatures that might be here.
READ MOREWalk the trails with one of our rangers and learn of the many birds inhabiting the Sonoran Desert region!
READ MORECome out for a night under the stars at Picacho Peak State Park! The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be on site with high-powered telescopes and guides to the night sky.
READ MOREHave you ever had a best friend you just couldn’t live without? Well, residents here at Picacho Peak take that quite literally.
READ MOREWalk among the dinosaurs in our Arizona deserts! Millions of years ago, this land belonged to the giants. And the environment was different from the desert you see around you today.
READ MOREHave you ever heard of the Battle of Picacho Pass? Do you want to know what happened that fateful day? Join Ranger Noah for a short walk through the history of the most westward Civil War battle that took place in Arizona. Learn the who, what, where, and why of the battle and how it affected the path to statehood for Arizona.
READ MORECome down to Picacho Peak State Park and take a look at the beautiful stars above. In this program, you will learn about some of the constellations in our night skies.
READ MOREStart 2025 with a guided hike on New Year's Day! Registration required.
READ MOREJoin our flower-loving park rangers at Picacho Peak State Park and learn about the many wildflowers that bloom in the Sonoran Desert.
READ MOREPark and Facility Hours
Park is open year-round from 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. (gates close)
Trails are open from sunrise to sunset
Visitor Center/Park Store
May 18 - Sept. 20
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sept. 21-May 17
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours may vary
Holiday Hours
Christmas: Closed
Park Entrance Fee
Per vehicle (1-4 Adults): $7.00
Individual/bicycle: $3.00