Wood, charcoal, and propane fires are prohibited.
Gas/ propane stoves are allowed for cooking meals only.
Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited in the park and on trails. Smoking is allowed inside an enclosed vehicle/camper only.
Construction will be taking place around the park in several areas starting May 1 through September. Some campsites will be affected and some reservations will be moved from their current site to a site with the same amenities and of similar length. Campers with site changes will be notified.
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.
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.
Join us at Lost Dutchman State Park for a guided walk with experienced birder Vera on the trails searching for our feathered friends.
Thursdays, Monthly (November - March) 8:30-10 a.m.Meet in the Saguaro day use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail!
Monthly Times varyYampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Lost Dutchman State Park.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 7-8 p.m.Join Vera, Arizona State Park volunteers and experienced birder, on a journey to discover and learn about the owls of the Sonoran Desert.
Stroll through the native plant garden or challenge yourself to reach the Flatiron, Lost Dutchman State Park has trails to suit any hiking enthusiast.
Park is open year-round
Day Use Gates are closed and locked from 8 p.m.- 6 a.m. daily.
Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(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
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.
Permits are NOT required for personal photos (engagement, graduation, family, etc.).
Named after the fabled lost gold mine, Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the Sonoran Desert, at the base of the Superstition Mountains, only 40 miles east of Phoenix. Several trails lead from the park into the Superstition Mountain Wilderness and surrounding Tonto National Forest. Take a stroll along the Native Plant Trail or hike the challenging Siphon Draw Trail to the top of the Flatiron.
Depending on the year’s rainfall, you might be treated to a carpet of desert wildflowers in the spring, but there's plenty of beautiful desert plants to see year-round! Enjoy a weekend of camping and experience native wildlife including mule deer, coyote, javelina and jackrabbit. A four mile mountain bike loop trail has opened at the park – this is a great way to enjoy the park's beauty while experiencing the famed Superstition Mountains!
