In the Mountains

The White Mountains are a favorite destination for campers. Home to lush meadows, towering mountain peaks, and crystal-clear streams and lakes, summer temperatures are generally 20 degrees cooler than in the lower desert.

Dead horse Ranch State Park

Verde Valley near Cottonwood
Equestrian trails, fishing, (no visitor center), Mountain biking
928-634-5283

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area

Show Low, 2 miles north of US 60 off Highway 260
Fishing, boat ramp, mountain biking
928-537-3680

In the Desert

Catalina State Park

A few miles north of Tucson
General store, equestrian trails, mountain biking
520-628-5798

Kartchner Caverns State Park

49 miles south of Tucson
Cavern tours, general store, museum, picnic ramadas, mountain biking
520-586-4100

By the Water

Alamo Lake State Park

38 miles north of Wenden off US route 60
General store, fishing, boat ramp, mountain biking, (no hiking trails), swimming
928-669-2088

Buckskin Mountain State Park

11 miles north of Parker off State Route 95
General store, fishing, boat ramp, swimming
928-667-3231

Cattail Cove State Park

15 miles south of Lake Havasu City off State Route 95
General store, fishing, boat ramp, swimming
928-855-1223

Lyman Lake State Park

15 miles off US 191, 11 miles south of St. Johns or 18 miles north of Springerville
General store, fishing, boat ramp, swimming
928-337-4441

Patagonia Lake State Park

State Route 82 between Patagonia and Nogales
General store, fishing, boat ramp, swimming
520-287-6965

Roper Lake State Park

4 miles south of Safford off US 191
Fishing, boat ramp, swimming
928-428-6760

For more information on Arizona State Parks: www.azparks.gov