If you've never been to Lost Dutchman State Park, I urge you to go. Set at the base of the Superstition Mountains in the Sonoran Desert, the scenery here is unreal! Best of all, it's easy to access if you live in the Phoenix area. Just take the 202 East and you can be there in less than an hour. Lost Dutchman is one of the state's most popular parks for good reason. Not only does it have some epic hiking trails but is home to the best campground near Apache Junction, Arizona. If you love camping, then you must book a campsite here.
One of the most popular parks in the Arizona State Parks system is Lost Dutchman State Park. Located 40 miles east of Phoenix, this is a popular day trip destination for city dwellers.
With several trails to choose from ranging from easy to hard, there's something here for just about everyone. Camping is also a popular activity here.
Lost Dutchman State Park has 135 campsites for RV and tent camping as well as three group camping areas.
There are 68 campsites with water and 20/30/50 AMP electric hookups for RVs. The rest of the sites are non-hookup tent and RV sites. There is no size restrictions on RVs.
Each site has its own picnic table and fire pit with a grill. How about cooking a meal and dining al fresco among the gorgeous Sonoran Desert landscape? Sounds good to me!
In addition to RV and tent sites, the Lost Dutchman campground also has five cabins available to rent. It's so nice to have options, right?
How would you like to wake up to this view? Camp here at Lost Dutchman State Park and find out why it's one of the best parks in the state!
Have you ever gone camping at Lost Dutchman State Park? Would you agree it's the best campground near Apache Junction, Arizona? Let us know! To learn more about Lost Dutchman State Park and to book your campsite, head to the Arizona State Parks website. You can also check out more places for the best camping in Arizona.
Are you in the market for new camping gear? Check out the wide selection of tents, camping chairs, sleeping bags, camping cookware, and more on REI.com.
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