Fall is here, and while cooler daytime temperatures may come a little slower to Arizona, the leaves will change—peaking in late October/early November—and mornings and evenings already have a crisp chill in the air. It's time to plan your dream Arizona camping!

There’s nothing like apple cider and s’mores around the fire, mornings watching the mist rise off the water, and spotting migrating birds and butterflies passing through to their overwintering sites. Here are five state parks to camp at this autumn.

Dead Horse Ranch State Park: See leaves turn a golden hue during October in central Arizona. Roast marshmallows around the campfire and watch mist rise from the lagoons as fall brings a new chill to the morning air. Central Arizona’s rich riparian areas like the Verde River and Oak Creek support woods of deciduous trees that will change color and drop their leaves.

Lyman Lake State Park: Spot yellowing cottonwood leaves around the lake as you bike, hike, or paddle. Use this park as the perfect basecamp for more color peeping in the White Mountains, where you'll find brilliant golden aspens shining through the stands of ponderosa pines.

Catalina State Park: The Santa Catalina Mountains are alive with color in the autumn! From Mt. Lemmon to Aravaipa Canyon, southern Arizona can't be discounted for vibrant fall foliage. This Tucson park offers beautiful views of the Catalinas and easy access to sky island adventures. You’ll even find yellow sycamores in the washes that run through the park. 

Patagonia Lake State Park: Nestled in southern Arizona’s rolling grasslands, this park is beautiful year-round, but in the fall, the abundant waterfowl enjoying the area’s rich wetlands add a special touch. If the Huachuca or Chiricahua mountains in the southeastern part of the state are on your fall color tour, this campground is a great place to rest your head and dream of crunchy leaves and vibrant canopies of maple, sycamore, and oak trees.

Lake Havasu State Park: If you’re not ready for summer to end, a trip to Arizona’s “west coast” is the antidote. Palm trees, white sand beaches, and boat ramps are here for you. Three other state parks are near this popular snowbird spot, so if you don’t find a campsite here, simply make your way down the Colorado River. Long live summer!