Lost Dutchman State Park

State: Arizona

Address 1: 6109 N. Apache Trail

City: Apache Junction

Zip: 85119

Phone: (480) 982-4485

Open: Open all year

Open all Year: Yes

Number of Sites: 70

Camp URL: http://azstateparks.com/Parks/LODU/index.html

Full Hook: Yes

Note: As of June 3, 2010, the park is closed indefinitely due to budget reductions.

Named after the fabled lost gold mine, Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the Sonoran Desert, 40 miles east of Phoenix. Several trails lead from the park into the Superstition 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. Enjoy a weekend of camping and experience native wildlife including coyote, javelina and jackrabbit.