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Due to safety concerns, walk-in entry and hiker drop-off/pick-up is not permitted. Dump station is not open to the public.
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!
CAMPING & RVS
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.
HIKING
Stroll through the native plant garden or challenge yourself to reach the Flatiron, Lost Dutchman State Park has trails to suit any hiking enthusiast.
Programs & Events
Desert Birding at Lost Dutchman
Thursdays, Monthly (November - March) 8:30-10 a.m.
Meet in the Palo Verde Day Use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail! This is an Outdoors250 event.
READ MOREMusic at Lost Dutchman with Steve Jones
Monthly Times vary
Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Lost Dutchman State Park.
READ MORESonoran Desert Botany Hike
Monthly, October 2026 - January 2027 Time varies by date
Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike. Explore the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs, seeing how they've adapted to grow in and support this ecosystem. This is an Outdoors250 event.
READ MOREPark and Facility Hours
Park is open year-round
Trails
6 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Day Use Gates are closed and locked from 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. daily.
Visitor Center/Park Store
Mon.- Thurs: 6 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fri.- Sun.: 6 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(hours may vary)
Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Christmas: closed
Park Entrance Fee
Per vehicle (1 person): $10.00
Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00
Individual/bicycle: $5.00
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.
Commercial Permits are required for advertisement, commercial, music, etc. photos/videos at the park.
Download the Commercial Filming/Photography Application
Permits are NOT required for personal photos (engagement, graduation, family, etc.).