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2021 Superstition Mountains from Lost Dutchman State Park 1📷 Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0

Lost Dutchman State Park

Apache Junction, AZ

Nature

Trails lead from saguaro desert toward the cliffs of the Superstition Mountains, named after a legendary lost gold mine. The park has a campground with electric sites; best from November to April.

Nearest town
Apache Junction, AZ
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
33.4600, -111.4800

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually February–March and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, April and October. Hot in May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • VIP RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    6 mi from Lost Dutchman State Park
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tortilla Recreation SiteCampsite
    7 mi from Lost Dutchman State Park · 77 pitches
    Caravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Eagle View RV Resort At FortMotorhome stopover
    14 mi from Lost Dutchman State Park
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Burnt Corral CampgroundCampsite
    20 mi from Lost Dutchman State Park
    TentsCaravansDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • E. I. Rowland CampgroundCampsite
    22 mi from Lost Dutchman State Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cholla CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from Lost Dutchman State Park · 206 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Arizona · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Lost Dutchman State Park?

Lost Dutchman State Park is in Apache Junction, AZ, at GPS 33.4600, -111.4800. It is about 7 mi from Tortilla Flat.

Can you camp near Lost Dutchman State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lost Dutchman Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 55 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lost Dutchman State Park?

Lost Dutchman State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Superstition Mountains, the Apache Trail and Tonto Basin.

What is there to see near Lost Dutchman State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Canyon Lake (6 mi), Boyce Thompson Arboretum (22 mi), Theodore Roosevelt Dam (23 mi) and Tonto National Monument (25 mi).

When is the best time to visit Lost Dutchman State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually February–March and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)