Arizona State Parks
Arizona offers a unique and beautiful take on the natural world – the desert landscape. Sunlit valleys, craggy ridges, and gorgeous oases are sprinkled throughout the state. There are plenty of activities to enjoy in these parks including camping. An Arizona State park pass will allow entrance into all of the Arizona State Parks.
Water-Based State Parks
Come enjoy swimming, boating, hiking and more at these parks!
- Slide Rock – complete with a natural rock waterslide
- Buckskin Mountain – perfect for water sports of all kinds
- Lake Havasu – plenty of campsites
- Lyman Lake – located in the plateau country
Historical Parks
Learn more about the illustrious history of Arizona at the following parks.
- Tombstone Courthouse
The site of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral
- Yuma Territorial Prison
Housed some of the West’s worst rascals
- Jerome
A restored copper-mining town
- Riordan Mansion
40-room mansion, home to the Riordan brothers
- Tubac Presidio
A fort and mission established by the Spaniards in 1752
Desert Parks
Come and experience the beauty of the desert landscape!
- Picacho Peak
- Homolovi Ruins
- Kartchner Caverns
Contact Anne Eliason if you would like any personal recommendations.