Arizona State & National Parks + Forests

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State Parks

Alamo Lake State Park – a 3,000-acre park in western Arizona known for its excellent fishing, camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The park has over 250 campsites, cabins for rent, picnic areas, a boat launch, and a swimming beach.
Buckskin Mountain State Park – located on the Colorado River and offers swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and camping. The park has over 60 campsites, cabins for rent, picnic areas, a boat launch, and a swimming beach.
Catalina State Park – covers 5,500 acres in the Santa Catalina Mountains and offers hiking, biking, picnicking, and birdwatching. The park has over 120 campsites, cabins for rent, equestrian facilities, and a visitor center with educational exhibits.
Cattail Cove State Park – situated on Lake Havasu and offers swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and camping. The park has over 60 campsites, cabins for rent, picnic areas, a boat launch, and a swimming beach.
Dead Horse Ranch State Park – a 423-acre park in central Arizona with a lagoon for fishing and canoeing, hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, and over 100 campsites, cabins for rent, picnic areas, and a visitor center with educational exhibits.
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area – an 800-acre park in the White Mountains with a lake for fishing, boating, and swimming, as well as hiking and camping. The park has over 120 campsites, cabins for rent, picnic areas, and a visitor center.
Fort Verde State Historic Park – a 12-acre park in central Arizona that preserves the remains of a frontier fort from the late 1800s. Visitors can explore the fort’s buildings, artifacts, and exhibits, as well as attend living history events and educational programs.
Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park – a 320-acre park near Yarnell, Arizona that honors the 19 firefighters who died in the Yarnell Hill Fire of 2013. Visitors can pay their respects at the memorial site and explore the park’s hiking trails and scenic views.
Homolovi State Park – covers 4,000 acres in northeastern Arizona and preserves the ruins of ancient Native American pueblos. Visitors can explore the park’s archaeological sites, hike its trails, and attend educational programs and events.
Jerome State Historic Park – a 2.5-acre park in the historic mining town of Jerome, Arizona that preserves the Douglas Mansion, a former mansion turned museum that showcases the town’s mining history and local culture.
Kartchner Caverns State Park – a 2,000-acre park in southeastern Arizona that features stunning limestone caverns and unique cave formations. Visitors can take guided tours of the caves, hike its trails, attend educational programs, and camp at the park’s campground.
Lake Havasu State Park – situated on the shores of Lake Havasu and offers swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and camping. The park has over 40 campsites, cabins for rent, picnic areas, a boat launch, and a swimming beach.
Lost Dutchman State Park – covers 320 acres at the base of the Superstition Mountains in central Arizona and offers hiking, camping, and scenic views. The park has over 130 campsites, cabins for rent, picnic areas, and a visitor center with exhibits and educational programs.
Lyman Lake State Park – located in northeastern Arizona and covers an area of 1,200 acres. The park features a 1,500-acre lake for fishing, boating, and swimming, as well as hiking and camping. The park has over 60 campsites, cabins for rent, picnic areas, and a visitor center with exhibits and educational programs.
McFarland State Historic Park – located in Florence, Arizona and preserves the former Pinal County Courthouse and Jail, which now serves as a museum showcasing the area’s history and culture.
Oracle State Park – covers 4,000 acres in northeastern Arizona and offers hiking, birdwatching, and stargazing opportunities. The park also features educational exhibits and events that highlight the area’s natural and cultural history.
Patagonia Lake State Park – situated on Patagonia Lake and offers swimming, boating, fishing, and camping. The park has over 100 campsites, cabins for rent, picnic areas, a boat launch, and a swimming beach.
Picacho Peak State Park – a 3,747-acre park in central Arizona that features scenic hiking trails, picnic areas, and a visitor center with exhibits and educational programs. The park is also home to the Civil War Battle of Picacho Pass reenactment, which takes place annually.
Red Rock State Park – covers 286 acres in Sedona, Arizona and offers hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching opportunities. The park features a visitor center with exhibits and educational programs that focus on the area’s geology, ecology, and cultural history.
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park – located in Flagstaff, Arizona and preserves the former home of Timothy and Michael Riordan, two brothers who played a significant role in the area’s lumber industry. Visitors can take guided tours of the mansion and learn about the Riordan family’s life and legacy.
Roper Lake State Park – covers 646 acres in southeastern Arizona and offers fishing, boating, swimming, and camping opportunities. The park also features a hot springs pool, hiking trails, and a visitor center with exhibits and educational programs.
San Rafael State Natural Area – covers 1,000 acres in southeastern Arizona and is known for its unique geology, including the San Rafael Volcanic Field and the Gila River’s confluence with the San Francisco River. The park offers hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching opportunities.
Slide Rock State Park – situated in Oak Creek Canyon and is known for its natural water slide and swimming holes. The park also offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and a visitor center with exhibits and educational programs that focus on the area’s geology and ecology.
Sonoita Creek State Natural Area – covers 8,000 acres in southern Arizona and is known for its diverse plant and animal life, including several rare and endangered species. The park offers hiking, birdwatching, and nature photography opportunities.
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park – preserves the former courthouse of Cochise County, which played a key role in the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Visitors can tour the courthouse and learn about the area’s history and culture.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park – features a natural limestone bridge that spans 400 feet and rises 183 feet above a creek bed. The park offers hiking trails, picnicking areas, and a visitor center with exhibits and educational programs.
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park – preserves the remains of a 1752 Spanish presidio that served as a military base and cultural center for the area’s indigenous people. Visitors can tour the ruins and learn about the presidio’s history and significance.
Verde River Greenway State Natural Area – covers 480 acres along the Verde River and is known for its diverse plant and animal life. The park offers hiking trails, picnicking areas, and opportunities for birdwatching, fishing, and kayaking.
Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park – preserves the former military depot that supplied Army posts throughout the Southwest from 1864 to 1883. Visitors can tour the depot and learn about the logistics of supplying troops during the Indian Wars.
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park – preserves the former territorial prison that housed some of the West’s most notorious outlaws from 1876 to 1909. Visitors can tour the prison cells and learn about the harsh conditions and daily life of the prisoners.

National Parks

State & National Forests

■ Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
■ Coconino National Forest
■ Coronado National Forest
■ Kaibab National Forest
■ Prescott National Forest
■ Tonto National Forest