Lost Dutchman State Park

Desert camping at the foot of the Superstitions.

A paved desert campground at the foot of the Superstition Mountains on the east edge of metro Phoenix, with saguaros, trailheads behind the sites and big sunset light on the cliffs. About half the sites have water and electric, and five air-conditioned cabins sleep six. Siphon Draw to the Flatiron is the classic hard hike, and winter weekends book up a year out.

At a glance

Sites

135 (68 with water and electric)

Cabins

5, air-conditioned, $99/night

Nightly

$25 rustic hike-in, $35 non-electric, $50 electric

Reservations

Up to 365 days ahead

Max RV

No size limit

What’s here

• Tent sites
• RV hookups
• Cabins
• Showers
• Pets allowed
• Open in winter

Gear, rentals and guides

• O.K. Corral Stables

  Guided horseback trail rides into the Superstition Mountains.

• Canyon Lake Marina

  Boat rentals on Canyon Lake. The lake is lowered for about 16 weeks from Sept 2026 for dam work.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• EventOct 16 and 30, Nov 20, Dec 4 and 18

  Wildlife of the Sonoran Desert guided hike

  Ranger-led walk on the desert’s animals, free with park entry.

• MusicFridays 2–5 pm, Nov 6 to Apr 16

  Music in Lost Dutchman State Park

  Bring a voice or an instrument to a karaoke-and-jam session at the Palo Verde ramada, free with park entry. Weather permitting.

• FestivalFeb 26–28, 2027

  Lost Dutchman Days

  Apache Junction’s three-day pro rodeo, parade and carnival.

Where to stay

• cabinLost Dutchman camping cabins

  Five cabins with a queen bed, two bunk beds, heat and air-conditioning; bring bedding, and showers are a short walk.

  In the park
• hotelGold Canyon Golf Resort

  Golf resort hotel with two 18-hole courses below the Superstitions.

  20 min drive

Nearby

• Siphon Draw Trail · From camp

  Four miles round trip into Siphon Draw; scrambling on to the Flatiron (5.8 miles round trip) is for fit, experienced hikers.

• Goldfield Ghost Town · 5 min drive

  Rebuilt 1890s mining town with shops, tours and old buildings on Main Street.

• Tortilla Flat · 30 min drive

  Old stagecoach stop on the Apache Trail with a saloon and restaurant.

• Dolly Steamboat · 25 min drive

  Sightseeing and dinner cruises on Canyon Lake, paused during the drawdown and back in January 2027.

These themes are our summary of recent reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) · about 45 min drive
• Phoenix · about 0.75 hr
• Tucson · about 2 hr

Directions in Google Maps