The dump station and showers are closed to anyone not camping at the park.
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. The easy 1.5 mile trail features some rocky, rough terrain but with little elevation gain. It is a ranger-guided hike focusing on the aesthetic, while offering opportunities to stop and interpret what you see on the trail.
READ MOREJoin Ranger Rob as he guides an easygoing and informative hike highlighting some of the Sonoran Desert's most interesting native flora.
READ MOREPlease join us as we dive into the geologic past and bring you into the future. This talk will cover the geology of the Superstition Mountains, to include where gold comes from and the history of gold hunting in the area.
READ MORELocal 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 MOREJoin us for stories and presentations about our trails and how trails shape our out-of-doors experiences. Landmark trails being established/restored will be featured as well as recreational trails within our parks.
READ MORECome learn about the iconic birds of the Sonoran Desert under the shade of the Palo Verde ramada. Arizona's birds have adapted and evolved to thrive in desert habitats, and have made an impact on the environment and even the local cultures. We will also go over bird watching basics for those that are interested!
READ MORELove may be in the air around Valentine's day, but nature's relationships can be strangely complex, and not always clearly loving! Learn more about how flora and fauna interact with each other create new forms of living, eating, and surviving from one generation to the next.
READ MORECome 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 MOREThis Superstition Mountain Master Gardeners' presentation introduces COOL ways that the home gardener/landscaper can implement Firewise landscaping techniques.
READ MOREJoin us for an evening of music by the Superstition Mountains!
READ MOREIf you appreciate native flora, join a ranger as they guide you on an easy going and informative hike highlighting some of the Sonoran Desert's staple (and seasonal!) wildflowers and plants.
READ MOREJoin us on a journey to discover the birds of the Sonoran Desert! Registration required.
READ MOREYampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Lost Dutchman State Park.
READ MOREWant to learn more about the stars and planets? Then head to Lost Dutchman State Park for a star party! Registration is required!
READ MOREThis in-person casual presentation invites you to empower yourself and your community - because knowledge is power! Join a ranger as we enlighten you with special guests and topics of interest.
READ MOREMeet in the Saguaro day use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail! Registration required!
READ MOREEste programa bella, siguiendo el famoso atardecer de Arizona, termina bajo la luz de la luna llena que sube las montañas misteriosos de las Superstition. El sendero es de 1.5 millas con terreno rocoso, pero sin mucha cambia de elevación.
READ MOREHow 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 MOREThis 1-1.5 mile hike is a nature-lover’s dream! Not specializing in any one subject, you’ll learn a bit about everything - the plants at your fingertips, the geology of the rocks you see, and any wildlife that crosses our path!
READ MOREEnjoy 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 MOREMembers of Liberty Wildlife will be showing birds and desert critters that are “out and about” at this time of year and discussing their habitat. What will we see and learn about today?
READ MOREThroughout 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!
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Park is open year-round
6 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Day Use Gates are closed and locked from 8 p.m.- 6 a.m. daily.
Monday-Sunday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (starting Nov. 1)
(Summer hours may vary)
Thanksgiving - 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christmas Eve - 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christmas Day - closed
Per Vehicle (1-4 Adults): $10
Individual/Bicycle: $3.00
Download the Commercial Filming/Photography Application
Personal photo permits can be filled out at the park the same day.
