| Arizona State Parks |
| Following is a list of the many great State Parks Arizona has to offer. Each offers something quite unique to your visit. To see a map that shows the location of these parks, click here. For a calendar of events at the state parks, you can visit the official Arizona State Parks web site. |
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Boyce Thompson Arboretum - located just 3 miles west of Superior on US 60. 323 acres with an elevation at 2,400 feet. Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park is the place to discover the intricate beauty and many faces of Arizona's oldest and largest botanical garden. Featured are plants from the world's deserts, towering trees, captivating cacti, sheer mountain cliffs, a streamside forest, panoramic vistas, many natural habitats with varied wildlife, a desert lake, a hidden canyon, specialty gardens and more. For more information:(520) 689-2811 Catalina State Park - This scenic desert park offers camping, hiking, picnicking, bicycling, horseback riding, plant and wildlife viewing, and an archaeological site, all just a few minutes from Tucson. Catalina State Park is located within Coronado National Forest, and is managed by Arizona State Parks in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service. The park encompasses 5,493 acres at elevations near 3,000 feet. Bring along your curiosity and your sense of adventure as you take in the beautiful mountain backdrop, desert wildflowers, cacti and wildlife that call this area home. For more information: 520.628.5798 Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area - Imagine camping among 100-foot pine trees beside a quiet lake watching majestic great blue herons at a cool 6,300 feet in elevation. Year-round camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and wildlife viewing opportunities make Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area a very popular place. This 800-acre, cool, country recreation area with a 150-acre lake offers history, too. The tiny town of Adair has long since been covered by the lake, but it was Thomas Westly Adair who was responsible for the name Fool Hollow. In 1885, Adair moved into the area with the intention of farming. The locals joked that only a fool would try and farm the place. The name stuck! For more information: 520.537.3680 Lost Dutchman State Park - Named after the fabled lost gold mine, this park is located in the Sonoran Desert at an elevation of 2000 feet. The park offers a variety of hiking trails, nature trails, 70 regular campsites, picnic facilities, and special programs throughout the year. For more information: 480.982.4485 Lyman Lake State Park - Created as an irrigation reservoir by damming the Little Colorado River, this 1,200-acre park encompasses the shoreline of a 1,500-acre reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. It is fed by snowmelt from the slopes of Mount Baldy and Escudilla Mountain, the second and third highest mountains in Arizona. Water is channeled into this river valley from a 790-square-mile watershed extending into New Mexico. A small herd of buffalo are often spotted near the access road. For more information: 928.337.4441 McFarland State Historic Park - The history of the park's building provides visitors with a look into the past. The building represents a transition between Sonoran and Anglo-American architecture with its wood-shingled pitched roof surmounting traditional adobe brick walls. Like most buildings in Territorial Arizona, the original 1878 structure was constructed by hand using native materials. Soil from the area was used to make adobe bricks which were laid on a trench foundation filled with river rocks. All lumber for the floors and roof was hauled by wagon from northern Arizona. For more information: 520.868.5216 Oracle State Park - The park offers educational programming to organized groups by advanced reservation. The programs are designed to be participatory, educational, and fun. All programs are led by highly trained park staff. Groups are introduced to various topics while experiencing the park firsthand. Everyone is given a chance to hike the trails, discover the plants and animals, and learn about the world in which they live. (Note: All programs must be scheduled in advance.) For more information: 520.896.2425 Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - Tucked away in a tiny valley surrounded by a forest of pine trees, Tonto Natural Bridge has been in the making for thousands of years. It is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The bridge stands 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point. Tonto Natural Bridge is a day-use only park. There are well maintained hiking trails down to the bridge. For more information: 520.896.2425 Dead Horse Ranch State Park - Near Cottonwood. This 320 Acre Park is at 3,300 Feet elevation. This is a historic site, with a museum, fishing, hiking nature trails and camping. Beautiful Setting For more information: 928.634.5283 Homolovi Ruins State Park - This is Arizona's first state archaeological park. The word Homolovi is Hopi for "place of mounds." Four major pueblo sites can be found here which are thought to be occupied by the hopi between 200 and 1425 A.D. There are more than 340 sites within the park. Ongoing research takes place here. For more information: 928.896.2425 Fort Verde State Historic Park - Fort Verde State Historic Park is the best preserved example of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona. Spanning from 1865 through 1890 Camp Lincoln, Camp Verde and finally Fort Verde were home to officers, doctors, families, enlisted men, and scouts. Fort Verde was the primary base for General George Crook’s U.S. Army scouts and soldiers. For more information: 520.896.2425 Jerome State Historic Park - This is a historic site and museum. The park is located at the mansion once owned by James S. "Rawhide" Douglas. Panoramic views of Jerome and the Verde Valley. The museum features exhibits recounting the copper mining community's history. For more information: 928.634.5381 Red Rock State Park - Tucked away in a tiny valley surrounded by a forest of pine trees, Tonto Natural Bridge has been in the making for thousands of years. It is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The bridge stands 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point. Tonto Natural Bridge is a day-use only park. There are well maintained hiking trails down to the bridge. For more information: 928.282.6907 Riordan Mansion State Park - This historic park include the homes of prominent northern Arizona residents Michael and Timothy Riordan which were linked by a "rendezvous wing." Visitors will enjoy the rustic elegance in the early 1900's Craftsman style architecture. For more information: 928.779.4395 Slide Rock State Park - Is a natural waterslide set among red rock mountains, pine trees, green meadows and a large orchard. A very popular summer stop, try to come during the week to avoid some of the crowds. Visitors can relax and enjoy nature at its finest with picnicking, fishing and photography. For more information: 928.282.3034 Verde River Greenway - See Dead Horse Ranch For more information: 928.634.5283 Kartchner Caverns State Park - An unbelievable limestone "living" cave more than 2 miles long draped in reds, browns and oragnes. The cave formations are fragile and still forming. There are curtains, soda straws, and many other beautiful formations. Threr are two rooms, the "Rotundra/Throne Room" and the "Big Room". You need seperate reservations for each room. Please visit the website, as there are certain months the "Big Room" are not open. You must make reservations for both rooms in advance. For more information: 520.586.2283 Patagonia Lake State Park - is located 12 miles east of Nogales on AZ 82. This 640 acre park is at an elevation of 4,000 feet and features boating, swimming, fishing, water sports, hiking, nature trails, camping and a marina. For more information: 520.287.6965 Picacho Peak State Park - is just 40 miles north of Tucson along I-10. This park is an historic site with hiking, nature trails, and camping. The Peak's sharp sided 1500 foot peak can be seen rising from the desert floor for miles and was the site of the only Civil War battle fought in Arizona. For more information: 520.466.3183 Roper Lake State Park - Great fishing at the foot of Mount Graham, one of Arizona's highest peaks. There are natural hot springs at the lakes edge For more information: 928.428.6760 Sonoita Creek State Natural Area - Near Patagonia Lake State Park Sonoita Creek is considered a significant riparian area. Giant cottonwoods, willows, sycamores and mesquites. For more information: 520.287.2791 Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park - Historic site and museum. This building was constructed in 1882 and is filled with exhibits recalling one of Arizona's most colorful towns and periods. For more information: 520.457.3311 Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - The Tubac Presidio highlights what remains of an historic military fort established by the Spaniards in 1752. The fort was used in an attempt to control local Pima and Apache Indians as well as for a base in exploring the Southwest. For more information: 928.282.3034 Alamo Lake State Park - is located 38 miles northwest of Wenden and US 60. The park is 8,4000 Acres - Elevation is at 1,250 feet. Alamo Lake State Park is one of Arizona's best kept secrets. The stark desert beauty is reflected off the water. Cacti dot the mountainous landscape that surround the lake. Nestled in the Bill Williams River Valley away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Alamo Lake State Park offers outdoor fun, premier bass fishing, rest and relaxation. For nature lovers, spring rains bring an abundance of wild flowers and the lake environment attracts a variety of wildlife year round, including bald and golden eagles, waterfowl, foxes, coyotes, mule deer and wild burros. Stargazers are sure to enjoy the unbelievable view of the night sky with the nearest city lights some forty miles away! For more information: 520.638.7888 Buckskin Mountain State Park - Buckskin Mountain State Park commands one of the finest views along the Parker strip, an 18-mile stretch between Parker Dam and Headgate Dam. Mountains line the river on both the Arizona and California sides, and the wildlife is as varied as the recreational opportunities along the river. This picturesque park provides scenic respite, mountain hikes, a desert escape and fun-filled water adventure. The nearby River Island Unit, about one mile north, is ideal for tent campers. It offers a ramada with campfire ring, which may be reserved for group use (fee required) except on holiday weekends. A sandy beach, cove, and boat launch area are also located at the River Island Unit. For more information: 928.667.3231 For more information: 520.638.7888 For more information: 520.638.7888 River Island Unit - is located 38 miles northwest of Wenden and US 60. The park is 8,4000 Acres - Elevation is at 1,250 feet. Alamo Lake State Park is one of Arizona's best kept secrets. The stark desert beauty is reflected off the water. Cacti dot the mountainous landscape that surround the lake. Nestled in the Bill Williams River Valley away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Alamo Lake State Park offers outdoor fun, premier bass fishing, rest and relaxation. For nature lovers, spring rains bring an abundance of wild flowers and the lake environment attracts a variety of wildlife year round, including bald and golden eagles, waterfowl, foxes, coyotes, mule deer and wild burros. Stargazers are sure to enjoy the unbelievable view of the night sky with the nearest city lights some forty miles away! For more information: 520.638.7888 Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park - For more information: 520.638.7888 Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park - For more information: 520.638.7888 |
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