Online Reservations: Camping Parks Now Offer 24/7 Online Reservations
Upcoming Star Night Parties Event Calendar
Some Parks Operate on 5-Day Schedules
Kartchner Caverns SP® is a stunning cavern system in Southeastern Arizona. Learn about Cave Tours, Watch Video or make online Cave Tour Reservations 24-hours.
On Oct. 27 enjoy a Halloween Party at Kartchner Caverns SP in Benson with costume contest, crafts, activities, and more! From 4-6 pm. Learn More
On Oct. 27 join a ranger-led Moonlight Hike at Lost Dutchman SP in Apache Junction. Reservations are required and event is limited to 100 participants! Learn More
On Oct. 29 enjoy a Moonlight Hike at Red Rock SP in Sedona. Reservations are required and this event fill ups quickly! Learn More
Oct. 21 hike Alamo Canyon & West Ridges, 7-8 miles on Catalina SP's Sunday Hike led by Gaston Meloche. Reservations are required. See schedule on park home page. Learn More
Apache Elder Vincent Randall & archaeologist Chris Coder will present a program on the culture, language, & history of Tribal People in the Verde Valley at Red Rock SP on Nov. 4. Learn More
Alamo Lake SP will hold Night Under the Stars, Star Party on Nov. 10. This is a great dark sky park with fantastic camping and fishing! An Official AZ Centennial Event. Learn More
On Nov. 10 & 11 join in a celebration of wildlife, landscapes, & community at Catalina SP during the WILD Connections Event with exhibits & activities. Learn More
Kids can pledge to do their part to help preserve the beauty of the parks for everyone to enjoy. Hours of fun activities to download! Watch video promo! Learn More
Camping Cabins offer a unique way to experience select Arizona State Parks. Learn More & Watch Video
Next stop 10,000! Thanks to your support, AZ State Parks just reached 7500 Fans! (Now called "Likers".) Become A Fan (External Link)
We need Volunteers to ensure that our resources are protected, our amenities are at their best, and that visitors enjoy an unforgettable experience! Learn More
Check out the interactive online version of the AZ Recreation & Cultural Sites Map which brings attention to AZ's diverse cultural & recreational visitor opportunities. Learn More (External Link)
The ASP Foundation provides advocacy, fund-raising & friend-raising. Friends Groups support specific parks, and many new groups have been started! Learn More
Friends of Lost Dutchman SP Volunteer Patricia Carter shares her story and explains about the New Adopt a Cactus program. Learn More
The Gift of Outdoor Adventure! An Arizona State Parks Standard or Premium Annual Pass is a great gift for yourself or a friend. Learn More
Arizona Highways is teaming up with Arizona State Parks Foundation. Learn how you can fundraise $5 for the park of your choice. Learn More
Read October 2012 Issue of Parks Newsletter
Read Winter Issue of Arizona Watch
Listen to NPR Story About Kartchner Caverns
Arizona State Parks' Awards and Recognitions
Kartchner Caverns Discovery Center Scavenger Hunt
Boating Safety Downloadable Coloring Book
Fort Verde Days: October 13 & 14, 2012
Verde River Day, September 29, 2012
Civil War in the Southwest at Picacho Peak, March 10 & 11, 2012
GeoCache Bash at Cattail Cove, March 10 2012
Buffalo Soldiers Day at Fort Verde, Feb. 18 & 19, 2012
Arizona State Parks protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoor-related Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. Arizona State Parks provides over 1,400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.* Select parks now have online reservations!
Mission Statement: Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners.
Vision Statement: Arizona State Parks is indispensable to the economies, communities, and environments of Arizona.
Arizona State Parks (Contact Us online)
1300 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 542-4174 Toll Free: (800) 285-3703
* Source: Arizona 2009 Tourism Facts, Year-End Summary, by the Arizona Office of Tourism .