Posted in Arizona Nature, State Parks July 12, 2021 by

Lost Dutchman State Park Is The Single Best State Park In Arizona And It’s Just Waiting To Be Explored

Arizona is home to 31 state parks, so deciding which one is your favorite can be quite the challenge. It was an easy pick for Travel + Leisure, however, which selected Lost Dutchman as the hands-down winner. A solid choice, if we do say so ourselves – the park has it all: mountains, abundant wildlife and vegetation, and some of the spookiest lore in the state. If you haven’t yet visited, this mysterious place definitely belongs on your bucket list.

Just 40 miles east of Phoenix, Lost Dutchman State Park is best known for the iconic Superstition Mountains that rise up within its borders.
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You'll find the 320-acre park on North Apache Trail in Apache Junction.
The park is named after the fabled Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine, which is allegedly hidden somewhere deep in the bowels of the vast mountain range.
6109 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, USA
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Each year, dozens of people come in search of the elusive buried treasure. Unfortunately, however, many of these hopefuls perish during their quest, so we discourage following in their footsteps.
An array of trails wind through the rugged desert landscape, each one showcasing the park from a slightly different perspective.
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You'll see all sorts of native wildlife and vegetation, and no two seasons look exactly alike.
If you happen to visit in the springtime, look out for all the vibrant wildflowers that pop up between March and May.
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They're especially abundant after rainstorms, so keep that in mind when planning your trip.
There's even a newly added bike path that leads cyclists on an exhilarating journey up into the mountains.
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It's a four-mile loop featuring some of the most incredible scenery the park has to offer.
Admission is $7 per vehicle on Monday through Thursday and $10 on Friday through Sunday and on holidays.
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Individuals (on foot) and bicyclists get in for just $3.
Address: 6109 North Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119.
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The trails are open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. daily.

Visit the park’s website or Facebook page to learn more.

Have you ever been to Lost Dutchman State Park? Do you agree that it’s the best state park in Arizona? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below, and check out our previous article for more bucket list-worthy state parks in Arizona.

Address: Lost Dutchman State Park, 6109 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, USA
Address: 6109 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119, USA