Arizona State Parks

Explore state parks across Arizona

Alamo Lake State Park

Wenden, Arizona

A secluded park offering fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing around Alamo Lake.

FishingBoatingCamping

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park

Superior, Arizona

Arizona’s largest botanical garden, showcasing desert plants from around the world.

Botanical ViewingBird WatchingPhotography

Buckskin Mountain State Park

Parker, Arizona

A scenic park on the Colorado River with camping, boating, and mountain views.

CampingBoatingFishing

Catalina State Park

Oro Valley, Arizona

A desert oasis with hiking, camping, and mountain views near Tucson.

HikingCampingBirdwatching

Cattail Cove State Park

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

A lakeside park on Lake Havasu known for boating, fishing, and camping.

BoatingFishingSwimming

Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Cottonwood, Arizona

A scenic state park on the Verde River offering camping, fishing, and outdoor recreation.

CampingFishingKayaking

Fort Verde State Historic Park

Camp Verde, Arizona

A preserved 19th-century military fort offering history exhibits and living history events.

Historical ToursLiving History EventsPicnicking

Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park

Yarnell, Arizona

A memorial park commemorating the Granite Mountain Hotshots with a scenic, interpretive trail.

HikingWildlife ViewingPhotography

Havasu Riviera State Park

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

A lakeside park in Lake Havasu City offering boating, fishing, and family-friendly amenities.

BoatingFishingPicnicking

Homolovi State Park

Winslow, Arizona

Homolovi State Park protects ancient Hopi ruins and offers scenic trails and cultural exhibits.

Archaeological Site ToursBirdwatchingHiking

Jerome State Historic Park

Jerome, Arizona

Historic park featuring the Douglas Mansion and exhibits on Jerome’s mining history.

Museum ToursHistorical ExhibitsPicnicking

Kartchner Caverns State Park

Benson, Arizona

Kartchner Caverns State Park showcases spectacular living caves and unique geological formations.

Cave ToursHikingWildlife Viewing

Lake Havasu State Park

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

A lakeside park with beaches, boating, and camping on Lake Havasu.

BoatingSwimmingFishing

Lost Dutchman State Park

Apache Junction, Arizona

Lost Dutchman State Park is a scenic desert park at the foot of the Superstition Mountains.

HikingCampingWildlife Viewing

Lyman Lake State Park

St. Johns, Arizona

A lakeside park with boating, fishing, camping, and petroglyphs in northeastern Arizona.

BoatingFishingSwimming

McFarland State Historic Park

Florence, Arizona

Historic courthouse museum in downtown Florence showcasing Arizona’s territorial heritage.

Historic ToursMuseum VisitsEducational Programs

Oracle State Park

Oracle, Arizona

Oracle State Park offers hiking, wildlife viewing, and environmental education in a scenic desert landscape.

HikingWildlife ViewingBirdwatching

Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia, Arizona

A picturesque lake park in southern Arizona, ideal for boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

BoatingFishingBirdwatching

Picacho Peak State Park

Picacho, Arizona

A striking desert park famous for its peak, wildflowers, and hiking trails.

HikingCampingWildflower Viewing

Red Rock State Park

Sedona, Arizona

A scenic park in Sedona featuring iconic red rock formations, Oak Creek, and diverse wildlife.

HikingBirdwatchingWildlife Viewing

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

Flagstaff, Arizona

Historic 1904 mansion offering guided tours and exhibits in Flagstaff.

Guided ToursHistoric Site ViewingPhotography

River Island State Park

Parker, Arizona

A scenic park on the Colorado River offering camping, boating, and swimming.

BoatingSwimmingFishing

Rockin' River Ranch State Park

Camp Verde, Arizona

A riverside park with fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing along the Verde River.

HikingFishingBirdwatching

Roper Lake State Park

Safford, Arizona

A desert oasis with a spring-fed lake, hot tub, and mountain views, ideal for fishing, boating, and camping.

FishingBoatingCamping

San Rafael State Natural Area

Patagonia, Arizona

A protected grassland area in southern Arizona known for its scenic beauty and wildlife.

BirdwatchingWildlife ViewingPhotography

Slide Rock State Park

Sedona, Arizona

A scenic park in Oak Creek Canyon known for its natural rock water slide and red rock beauty.

SwimmingPicnickingWildlife Viewing

Sonoita Creek State Natural Area

Patagonia, Arizona

A protected riparian area known for birdwatching, hiking, and scenic beauty.

HikingBirdwatchingWildlife Viewing

Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park

Tombstone, Arizona

Historic 1882 courthouse museum showcasing Tombstone's Wild West heritage.

Historical ToursMuseum VisitsPicnicking

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Payson, Arizona

Home to the world’s largest natural travertine bridge, nestled in a scenic pine canyon.

HikingPicnickingWildlife Viewing

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park

Tubac, Arizona

Arizona’s first state park, preserving the historic Tubac Presidio and early colonial heritage.

Historical ToursPicnickingEducational Programs

Verde River Greenway State Natural Area

Cottonwood, Arizona

A scenic natural area preserving the lush riparian corridor of the Verde River.

BirdwatchingFishingKayaking

Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park

Yuma, Arizona

A historic military supply depot with museums and riverfront grounds in Yuma.

Historical ToursPicnickingEducational Programs

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

Yuma, Arizona

Historic prison park featuring original cell blocks, museum exhibits, and river views.

Historical ToursPhotographyPicnicking