We really liked this park. It is not far from Apache Junction, Mesa and the larger Phoenix area. And it is very close to the Superstition Mountains and the great views of Tonto National Forest. The park is very well landscaped and meticulously maintained. As soon as a site is vacated, a camp host comes around in a golf cart with brooms and rakes on the back. The pavement is swept and the gravel raked, so the campsite is ready to receive the next camper. The rest rooms are cleaned once a day and on a busy day, that is not enough. We mostly used the shower and toilet in our trailer, but of the two occasions we did visit the facilities of the park, we once had a spotlessly clean rest room and once a very messy one. We stayed in a brand new loop, which was not on most maps yet. Our first site was #89. This is a curved pull through site with electricity and city water. This site is very close to the next one - just a bit too close to our liking. We pulled in just far enough for our electricity cable and city water hose to reach their respective poles. That way our view did not include our next door neighbors - who were very nice, but we did not need to have their trailer in our view all the time. There was plenty of room to park our car in front of the trailer. On arrival, we were greeted with loud gunfire from somewhere out in the desert - Arizona has very loose regulations with regard to firearms. Fortunately it only lasted for about 0.5 hour. We heard gunfire once more during our stay. There was no road noise and the other campers were also very quiet. All campsites are paved and most are nicely level, with a picnic table and fire pit on gravel. There are many bushes and small trees. Not enough for shade, but enough for some privacy and for a lot of small birds. Some sites are very close to each other, but most are well spaced. The distance from this new loop to the neares facilities is quite long. The management is developing a new building with rest rooms and showers between the new loop and the group campsite. This will be a great improvement for most campers, except for site #89, which is right next to the new access road that is going to lead to the new facilities. We had first booked for only three nights. We liked it so much that we extended our stay, which meant that we had to move to another site. Since we had to dump anyway, this was not a problem. The second site was #103, which is a large back-in site in the same loop but with more privacy and an even nicer view. The staff, the camp hosts and the other campers were very friendly. We highly recommend this park.

I arrived at this park at 4:00pm in high season with no reservations. Even their designated "Overflow Loop" was full! But they did not turn me away. Instead, they had me park in their "Overflow for the overflow" which was the Group Camp parking lot. Now granted, this was $20 a night for an asphalt parking lot with no hookups, but I had the entire area all to myself! It was so peaceful over there, I opted to stay put even when other sites opened up. They have a new overflow loop (pictured) which just opened this past Thanksgiving. If I were to go back, I would try for this area. Although there are no hook-ups, the loop is brand new, the back of the loop has great views, and all sites are level. The new mountain bike trail and a spur to other trails runs right by the campground. I used the showers over by the group area. Although they were clean, hot water was an issue during peak times. So shower very early or very late. All hosts and volunteers were very helpful, and great hiking here!

Lost Dutchman State Park is a great campground with lots of hiking trails and beautiful landscaping. Our site was medium in size compared to some of the others, and relatively private. The generators in our loop ran all day and even past quiet hours. Friends of ours were in site 48, which had a fantastic "yard" and view of the superstition mountains, next time I'd try and reserve that site or one near it. I had trouble figuring out which sites had water and electric on the AZ state parks website, so here it is: 16-32, 41-58, 75-104

We reached our destination at 1pm without any hassles for being early. The staff at the park entrance welcomed us warmly. We had to relocate on the third night, but it was just across the road, so it wasn't a big deal. However, the generator hours were a bit bothersome as they started as early as 8am. We would have preferred to relax and take in the scenery during breakfast and dinner, but the noise was quite overpowering. On a positive note, the place was extremely tidy.

Where to begin? The check-in process was seamless, thanks to the attentive and extremely friendly staff. Our camping spot was absolutely stunning, offering a prime view of the Superstition Mountains. This is the advantage of making a reservation 1 year and 4 hours in advance, as I did. The hook-ups were excellent, just bear in mind that there's no sewer hook-up, although the dump station is conveniently nearby. Our camping spot was immaculate upon our arrival and the staff promptly clean any vacant spots. This is the standard all campsites should strive for. The only sound was my wife using her Merlin app to attract local birds! We had access to amazing hiking trails right from our doorstep, and the night sky was breathtaking. While the cell service was consistently reliable, there was no WiFi provided by the park.

We secured our location via the internet, making registration effortless. The camping area was stunning, offering an impressive sight of the Superstition Mountains. The restroom was spotless, and the paths were clearly labeled. We definitely plan to return!

In the past, we've lodged at this place and had delightful experiences. The landscape and walking paths of the park are stunning. However, a recurring thief swiped our bicycles from our camping spot around 2:00 am last night. It seems these thieves visit every two to three weeks to rob bicycles, as informed by the Sheriff and a staff member. We informed the park officials about the theft, and they assured us that the park entrance and surveillance system would be functional tonight. However, the Sheriff stated that the entrance has never been in working condition and that the park is frequently targeted by thieves. Our bikes were secured to a metal table, but the thieves cut the chain with chain cutters. Additionally, the restrooms are extremely unhygienic. This is the third state park we've visited on this journey, and the restrooms at other parks (Catalina, Cattail Cove) were excellent. We've also resided at the Maricopa & Pima County parks, where the restrooms were well-maintained. The shower cubicles at Lost Dutchman are infested with mold, soap residue, doors that don't secure, and the toilet stalls often lack toilet paper. The park officials at Lost Dutchman have been confrontational and uncooperative. Conversely, the maintenance staff and camp hosts are very friendly and helpful. In summary, this is a beautiful park but is managed very poorly. Regrettably, we won't be coming back.

Despite its maintained beauty and well-equipped facilities, this camping ground has significantly changed over the past five years. Encroaching housing developments now border the park on multiple sides. Our first morning was disrupted by the noise of leaf blowers, and our camping spot (#27) is situated opposite several homes under construction, resulting in the constant noise of concrete pump trucks. Furthermore, the helipad was in use from early morning on Wednesday and Thursday, not for emergency purposes, but seemingly for bathroom drop-offs. This once serene park has now transformed into a residential extension of Apache Junction. The nearby Mining Town operates throughout the day, adding to the noise pollution with gunfights, train whistles and public announcements. However, the breathtaking sunsets and the park's location at the base of the Superstition Mountains remain as highlights. The camping spots are still pleasant, but there's been a noticeable decrease in services, such as the absence of firewood at camp host locations. Moreover, I've had difficulty obtaining a refund for a cancelled reservation, despite multiple discussions with the rangers. Unfortunately, Lost Dutchman, we won't be returning as customers. It's been an enjoyable journey, but it's time to explore new places.

Our journey to the park was smooth and the routes within the park were clearly signposted. We were allocated a spacious, paved site, complete with an attractive pebble-laden picnic and fire pit area. The park offers various pet-friendly hiking and cycling paths, and there's a host of activities to engage in within the vicinity. We would suggest a brief trip to Tortilla Flats. The amenities were well-maintained, and the restricted generator use hours were a welcome change, reducing noise pollution to just four hours daily. The breathtaking scenery within the park and along the trails was truly a sight to behold! However, our encounter with a disagreeable volunteer somewhat marred our stay, but such individuals are transient, so hopefully, this won't affect future visitors. We would definitely love to spend more time there when we next visit the Phoenix region.

Lost Dutchman is a beautiful campsite however the sites are a little closer than what we prefer. We were in site 98 which was right in front of the Superstitious Mountains with no obstructions. The site was a pull thru but was barely long enough for our Toyota Tundra max cab and 20-foot trailer. A picnic table, fire ring and a couple of camp chairs is about all that fits at this site. If you want your trailer door to be lined up with the table, it will require you to pull the trailer through and park your tow vehicle behind it. Firewood can be purchased for $8 cash from the ranger station and ice for $6. If you want to use the well-maintained bathrooms or showers don’t stay in the 75-104 loop since the bathrooms are almost a half mile away via a trail that I would not recommend without closed toe shoes. We saw Quail and tarantulas on the trail. Although there were multiple signs to beware of rattle snakes we did not run into any. There was also a dog park near the main restrooms and showers. There is a dump station on your way out of the park that was easy to access. Goldfield Ghost Town just down the road, although a tourist trap it is a must see. There are multiple gift stores, a restaurant as well as a hamburger/ice cream stand and bakery, a train ride and Mine tours. Just a little farther down the road is the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum which is more than just a museum full of old artifacts. There is a great gift shop and 15 acres of mining artifacts, artwork and a movie site Chaple used in a 1968 western called Charro which started Elvis Presley as well as the Apacheland Movie Barn used in multiple westerns. They even have a working 1914 Stamp ore mill which was used to crush boulders that had small pieces of gold within them. When enjoyed our two-night stay at Lost Dutch and spending the day learning about the history of this little community.

Check in at 3pm on Friday was quick & easy. Could’ve done without the few loud partiers, screaming babies, bratty toddlers, and shouting kids lol. Site 2 layout is really interesting. It’s a good-sized site, with long paved parking, fire pit / grill a good distance from parking, picnic table beyond that, a round sitting or tent area under the canopy of a tree, a small walking path to a saguaro, and good amount of empty space before the road. Amazing view of Superstition Mountains from all the areas. Was great to open my b-van sliding door in the morning to that view! The real downside was the camp host space in that area had a lot of bright white & blue LED rope lights on all night plus super bright motion sensor LED floodlights mounted on pylons. Blindingly bright to the point it was difficult to see walking to restrooms. The rope lights caused a bright glow through my windows all night. Definitely ruined star viewing from camp.

Great AZ State Park at Base of Superstition Mountain... very clean and well maintained. Convenient shopping in Apache Junction and Mesa not to far away. As with all desert parks, watch for wildlife. We encountered a rattle snake on pavement while walking our dog. He backed up and so did we. Next morning early, some coyotes walked through our site. Some of the sites are a little weird in layout but workable. Careful with a larger rig when selecting a pull through. Even though the site length may be listed as relatively long, the arcs of the pull throughs are tight and reduce the useable length. Google Satellite View is your friend.

The mountain is quite amazing, very beautiful. The park is very clean and nice with roomy sites. All of the sites we walked past looked fairly level. The hiking was really good with lots of wildlife. The staff and camp hosts were very nice. Nice dog park near our site. Watch out if you have small dogs as they could squeeze under the gates. I wish this park was a bit more remote but that's just us.

We had a great week at this campground and found ourselves staring at the scenery on a daily basis. We would swing through here in the future, but wished we had more hiking choices right out of the park. Why - Spending some time in warm weather with easy hiking right out the door. We had heard about the beauty of the campground and wanted to see it first hand. Our site was a little tight (24) to the neighbors, but still had an amazing view of the mountains which are stunning at sunset. The sites on our side are staggered with the picnic / fire pit areas so you are not staring at each other. A nice setup. We noticed the dry/overflow sites are amazing with front row views of the mountains and we would definitely look to stay there in the future (only $20 and you can get a refund if you move over there). Pros - A couple of great hikes right out the door and a small mountain bike loop. The hikes are beautiful with great views of the surrounding scenery. Weekends are BUSY and we waited those out while enjoying midweek hikes. The park also put on several events at the onsite amphitheater including musicians and an astronomy talk. In addition there was a full moon hike that we did not take part in. Sounded like a great event to plan for if traveling with kids. We also found several hikes that were not too far away by car - Peralta Canyon and The Gold Mine trail. Recycle / Garbage - Recycle and garbage are all over the campground and hosts run by in their golf carts at least FOUR times a day to pick up everything. So very easy to access. I would not mind walking to the recycle and have the hosts spend more time cleaning bathrooms. Cellular / Wifi - Verizon is great although does get busy at times. Shopping is not far away - Frys, Safeway and Basha’s and of course a Walmart. Wood - for sale on site at $5 with the hosts at each loop. Cons - The gold mine tourist attraction across the street blows a train whistle all day long as well as gun fights on the weekends. Humorous the first few times, then annoying and finally you stop hearing it all together. We found it so annoying that we never even went over there to check it out. It was packed with tourists and looks like a popular attraction. Thankfully they close down fairly early and the whistles are done before sunset. Full - This campground is always full and reservations are advisable (they open 1 year in advance). However, they do have several overflow areas and it appears doable to get in last minute. As mentioned above, we think the dry camping in the overflow section is beautiful. We noticed there are a TON of campground hosts - 3 on our loop of just 9 rigs So if they cut the campground hosts in half and double the number of showers it would be a little better balance. Bathrooms - With only 2 restroom buildings and 6 showers in the park, they are busy! In addition they are only cleaned once a day. We found them very dirty when we stopped in for a peak. Most times we walked by there were lines of folks waiting to shower. With all those camp hosts I am surprised they are only able to clean the bathrooms once a day. Cellular / Wifi - T-Mobile is terrible and completely unusable. Suggestions For The Park - Cut your host numbers in half, open up the spaces for rental and put the hosts to work cleaning the bathrooms at least 2x a day.

The views of Superstition Mountain were spectacular. Just before sunset the mountain glowed with a crimson light. Due to 95 degree weather in October, we opted for a water/electric site. Both worked well. Our site was a pull through site in the newer section number 95. Regarding the pull throughs - most are very tight with a pretty sharp turn in the middle. Also, our site had NO privacy. We tried to move but the park said they were completely full for the coming weekend. I would avoid the center section of this first loop. There are a couple of nice back-in sites, in the first loop. Number 92 and 103. Sites 20 - 30 were pretty nice sites. 42 and 44 looked pretty nice. If you don’t need hook ups, the overflow sites if open - 107 thru 134 look really nice. There is a dump and fresh water near the first loop. On Sunday morning there was a huge backup at the two hole dump.

I've camped here many times in the past and it's one of my favorite places to get away, yet still close to town and have some amenities. It's about a 20 minutes drive to a store. Views of the desert are nice, especially the Superstition Mountain background. I usually stay in a barebones site, using my solar panel, but if you want to camp a little closer there are hookups available. Rest rooms are clean and many places to hike. Only real negative here is the small "Theme Park" several miles away blows their whistle every once in awhile, but it adds to the ambiance of the gold mining origins.

Another beautiful public park campground near Phoenix, with great mountain views. We stayed a week in the new section, sites 76-104, which all have electric and water. The sites here are much closer together than in the old section, with those around the outside of the loop (like ours) having a bit more privacy than those in the center of the loop, which looked really crammed together, one on top of the next. Sites are paved which is nice, but not level; we needed wood blocks under our front tires before our jacks could get us level. There is no bath house in the new section, so it's either a drive or a fairly long walk to get to one of the two bath houses in the old section. The old section has much more spacious and private sites, some with electric and water and some without hookups. Generators are allowed on the no hookup sites, so there will be some noise from them. The showers were a bit dated-looking, but the water was hot with good pressure which is what matters to us! We like that the various trails are easily accessible right from the campground, rather than having to drive to a trailhead. There were plenty of places to walk our dog. It's an 8-10 minute drive to supermarkets and restaurants in Apache Junction. Our Verizon and AT&T both worked pretty well without a booster, though our AT&T signal was only 1 bar at our site. There were lots of cholla cactus around the campground, including several right at the edge of our site, and our dog and our neighbor got stuck by them, so be careful! We'd return here.

Stayed here on Thanksgiving and the campground appeared very full. We had our space reserved ahead of time so we knew we’d have a spot. There is a large overflow section available for people without reservations and that looked completely full as well. We stayed at site #12 which is on a loop without electric and water. Had break out the leveling blocks since the pavement wasn’t level side-to-side as well as sloped down towards the back. The pavement was just large enough to squeeze in our 31’ trailer and the front of the truck was just off the road. The campsite was large and level with plenty of space and bushes between other sites. Very quiet after dark with very little traffic. We walked around the entire campground, and if you are OK with dry camping I’d recommend trying to stay on one of the non-electric loops since there is much more space, quiet, and privacy. Some the electric sites are really jammed on top of one another. And the overflow loop was really tight with the added bonus generators running all day. Decent AT&T service without needing to use the booster.

Amazing views of the Superstition Mountains, clean bathrooms, private large showers, plenty of space between sites. Natural vegetation provides privacy. We saw rabbits & lots of quail at our site. During the day you can hear the train from nearby Gold Field but we didn't mind. There are trails throughout the park. It is located close enough to town to get food, shop, etc but far enough away. Beautiful place!

This became one of our favorite AZ state parks for the following reasons: Views: Pick the right site and enjoy unobstructed views of the Superstitions and saguaro cacti. Hiking: The Flatiron hike, an epic southern AZ day hike with lots of scrambling, can be accessed right from the campground. Get an early start and beat the Phoenix crowd. The park has moderate trails too, if you’re looking for a more relaxed walk. Mountain biking: We loved doing laps on the campground’s four-mile mountain bike loop. Easy access to amenities: It’s an easy drive to do grocery shopping, get caught up on your laundry, etc. We stayed 4 nights, and would have considered another night or two if our campsite weren’t reserved. This is a busy place, but we had no problem with noise. Although we would normally opt to be off the grid in sunny southern Arizona, we chose a site in a hookup loop here. Our choice was based on the view, but came with the added benefit of not hearing any generators.

We're solar powered do if we're not dispersed camping we don't mind paying less and staying in primitive sections. During our stay it seemed that at this park the people with rigs that should have hookups instead choose primitive camp sites and bring construction type (loud) generators with them do they won't miss out on using AC or their microwave. I'm not typically this vocal but we had great views of the Superstitions with 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. roaring of these machines. If you plan on communing with nature bring your noise canceling headphones. The no hookup section was older with really nicely spaced sites with great desert plants and tent pads. When we drove through the hookup section they seemed to be much smaller spaces. There were lots of different types of birds that were easily seen.The restroom was older, the 2 showers in the ladies room rely on natural light except only 1 has a window, the other you have to shower in the dark since there is no window. Fyi there is a nice laundromat, Superstition Laundry about 15:00 away if you need to use that service.

We LOVED this park. I first had trouble when we got there as I thought we were going to "Phoenix". Although the smaller town of Apache Junction is not far (there's a Fry's grocery store about 15 minutes away) downtown Phoenix is over an hour. Once we decided to settle down and enjoy the park we were perfectly happy and wished we could stay longer! We were in a newer loop, so there was no restroom in our loop but it was only a short walk or bike ride to the showers and they were great. Sam and I got up early one morning and hiked to the top of Flat Iron which was more scrambling than hiking. Up to the bowling alley is a pretty easy hike and it has a beautiful view, its just after that the trail becomes difficult. The kids loved riding the mtn bike trail around the campground, and we also found it a great 20 minute ride. As long as you get a site on the outer loops, they seemed pretty spacious. We loved ours - because the site next to us was a pull through, we had no one blocking our front door view of the Superstition Mountains.

This is a very scenic place to stay, the Superstition Mountain rises above the campground and glows beautifully at sunset. Several trails that head into the superstition wilderness originate in the park, with a mix of easy,moderate and challenging hikes. Not being so keen on heights we stuck to the easy and moderate trails. There is also a mountain bike loop around the park. The park is convenient for local grocery stores and supplies, and the greater Phoenix area is not too far away for everything else. The park was crowded in February, reservations are advisable, if not essential. At the weekends it was noticeably noisier than during the week. The site quality varies, some have great spacious areas, other seem quite cramped. I felt that especially in the first loop as you enter the ground, the sites were really crammed in. We were very pleased with our site (62) as it had good space and we weren't too close to neighbors. There is a mix of dry and electricity and water. We picked dry as we have solar panels,and the onsite showers were great so we didn't have any water worries. Overall I really liked the campground and as long as I got a good site I would be very happy to spend more time here.

We were in a dry camping spot which is more spacious we felt than the powered spots. Gorgeous views. We biked around the park, outside the park was more dangerous roads not meant for bikes. Went hiking in the morning, different options and levels. Yes, you can hear the train whistle from the little cute ghost town close by. Not a big deal. We went and walked around the town, cute with food and shopping options. We did a horseback ride with OK Corral and that was very pretty, a trail ride. Nice and well kept. Had filtered water to fill water jugs and recycling bins. Note, you can't make reservations for the same day. It's first come first serve. You can make reservations more than two days out. We nabbed the last spot on the day we were there. We stayed one night. Would stay again.

This was our second year visiting Lost Dutchman and visiting our daughter who lives in Phoenix. During COVID restrictions, no campground visitors were allowed. During our stay, this restriction was lifted, and so we invited our adult daughter and her boyfriend to join us at the campsite for dinner one evening. Upon their arrival at the entry gate, they were met by a surly woman, who with some kind of attitude told them that there were to be no more than two cars and 10 people at a campsite; there were only two of them in one car. And they were also told that they had to be gone by 8 pm. When my daughter arrived, she was upset and told us that she was sorry she had come. So much for having a nice quiet dinner, campfire, and sunset with the old folks. I wish I knew her name, but maybe if she is tired or doesn’t like her job, she should go home or look for something else to do. We will not be back. By the way, Usery Mountain Regional Park nearby is beautiful with nice friendly staff.

Has what you need, many spaces maybe all on my loop are close together. Still, nice views of mountains.

Some state and federal campgrounds are hard to reserve due to their popularity. Lost Dutchman is one of those with its proximity so close to PHX. After 3 years of trying to get a site some 60 to 90 days before hand, I finally got lucky this year and got one. While they do have some sites with power and water, I think I liked our dry camp site better as we were on the outside loop against the Superstitions with no one behind us. Our site was close to a trail which did bring people close to our site, but not a big deal. We still had a lot of privacy, probably more than most sites. The check in process was very good. Marty, one of the volunteers and a retired Navy Captain welcomed us, checked us in, and directed us to our site. Every staff member we met were very friendly. The park has a modest but well stocked gift shop. They sell maps, but please don’t open or unfold them before you buy them, as there are signs posted to such and they are not timid about telling you not to, They have a double station dump facility as you enter and leave the campground with both flush out water and potable water. Each campground site has a nice metal picnic table and fire ring. The park rangers are also sticklers for keeping your wheels on the pavement at your site and for observing generator hours. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, and they do have recycling!

Beautiful campground at the base of the Superstition Mountains. Sunsets were amazing every night. You feel far enough away from the city that you can see the stars, but close enough to make a quick trip into Apache Junction for groceries or other necessities. Site 91 is one of many that has great views looking up at the mountains, but those looking away may get a nice view of the valley towards Phoenix. A couple of nights got windy enough that the park rangers issued a fire ban. There was a decent number of OTA channels and cell data was adequate. We did not use any of the restroom or shower facilities. Dump station was easy to get in and out of. We went in early April and had fantastic weather of low 90s during the day and low 60s at night. We drove up to Canyon Lake and rented a boat for half the day and another day had lunch down at The Handlebar Pub and Grill which was excellent.

In this video, we provide a walking tour of Lost Dutchman State Park and show the best campsites. Lost Dutchman State Park is located just 14 miles from Mesa, Arizona. The desert scenery at Lost Dutchman State Park is nothing less than breathtaking and the Superstition Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for the campground. The park is both popular for RV camping and day use and has an extensive array of hiking trails. Campground amenities include hot showers, flush toilets, a fresh water fill, dump station, and a gift shop. Verizon cellular service clocked in at 0.25 Mbps download speed and 0.15 Mbps upload speed. AT&T cellular service clocked in at 16.9 Mbps download speed and 3.57 Mbps upload speed. T-Mobile cellular service clocked in at 7.60 Mbps download speed and 5.19 Mbps upload speed.

We were in town to meet a friend for dinner. We chose Lost Dutchman because it was convenient, but WOW what a great park! The campsites are well spread out, level and their views are great. The only negative is that the power and water on the pull through sites is frequently on the wrong side of the site, requiring either long cords and hoses or parking in the site with the door on the wrong side.

I loved this campground. Site 55 has AMAZING views. Site 50 which I had to move to after one night, still had great views, but it's on the other side of the road, so you've got a camper across the way in your view. Would 10/10 recommend this campground for your Phoenix area travels. The staff are incredibly friendly and lovely and it just feels quaint and familiar and good energy here. I really loved it. Only 2 bars on Verizon and AT&T, but it was still enough for me to work with video calls.

Gorgeous views and great hiking! The park was very clean and peaceful. We enjoyed a great hike up Superstition Mountain and were having such a nice time here that we extended our stay 2 more nights. Cell service is a bit spotty but the sunsets and sunrises can’t be beat. We would absolutely stay here again.

We camped on site #42 and had water and electric hookups. Drove up from the Tucson area - I-10 - 202 Loop west - Brown Dr/Lost Dutchman Blvd - Rt 88. Good roads - 88 is a two lane and it is about 5 miles to the campground entrance on the right. Had all our paperwork at hand and checkin was easy. Site 42 was a pull thru and it JUST fit us - 35' fifth wheel and an F-450. The campground is very quiet and peaceful. There is a fenced in dog area across from the rest room - close to site 42. The perimeter trail was fun to mountain bike ride. Did the Siphon Trail with a local Arizonian we met and it was quite challenging for us - but very satisfied we completed it! There are plenty of stores close by in Apache Junction and propane tanks can be filled at Tractor Supply. Palo Verde trees were blooming and we had a family of quail with 6 babies frequenting our site.

We’ve been coming to Lost Dutchman since we stumbled upon it it 2014. It’s one of our favorite places to camp in south-central AZ. The spots vary with the lower numbered spots being larger and more spread out than the more recently added higher number spots but there are few bad spots in the campground. On this trip we couldn’t reserve a single spot for the entire time so we moved around but it was easily done by letting the volunteers know we were moving to another er spot later in the morning - they would coordinate and let us know when the spot was ready so we could move directly. We stayed on spot 58 (small and at the corner of the roads), 98 (in a newer part of the park so the spacing is a little tighter but still nice), 25 (a really great spot for sunsets), and finally 59 which is a no hookups spot but has a ton of room for multiple large tents in addition to the RV pad. The best spots in our opinion are the ones at the southern edge of the park as they have unobstructed views of the sunsets and tons of space. But at no time did we feel encroached upon. Super nice people and one of the best kept state parks we’ve been in. My only complaint is not with the park but with the multitude of weekend hikers wearing no masks and bunching up on the trails and being rude when asked to make room - but that was fortunately rare. AT&T coverage was 1 bar of their So-called 5Ge which got to 2 bars with a WeBoost and 30Mbps download speeds - good enough to watch the SFJazz live stream on Xmas day of the Charlie Brown jazz special.

I dont stay in parks or paid camping often but I do like this place. I stayed here because my parents live near by and their 55 plus community wont let me park my camper there. I actually broke down as I pulled into my spot but didnt let me ruin my experience. There are hiking trails from the campground and I did look forward to sunset each night, it was pretty amazing!!

We camped here for two nights late March. The dry campsites in the loop we were in are stunning, very private and pretty level. We were in a 19’ fifth wheel. It worked very well for us. Many sites lacked much space for tents though. All sites have a huge blacktop driveway but not great for tents. The other thing we found strange for a dry camp area was that the closest comfort station was really far away. It was almost a half a mile walk from site 120 to the nearest bathroom. They could at least use a pit toilet nearby. Also, water spigots are few and far between. Plan accordingly. Great hiking with very well marked signage.

We love this AZ state park! We were in the dry camping section and love the ample space there is between sites. Amenities at this park include: dump station w/water, dumpsters for garbage and also recycling dumpster, lots of hiking trails, and nice shower houses. Since we were there during the coronavirus shutdown, they park was still open, but they closed any activities that were scheduled. There are so many things to do outside the park to. But we decided to to stay inside the park due to Covid-19. AT&T was 1 bar 5G, no Wi-Fi available, and lots of over-the-air TV channels with its proximity to Phoenix. Our hot spot with a MiFi antenna gave us an OK speed. We would definitely stay here again!

This is our favorite Arizona State Park! The mountain views are so mesmerizing, the campsites are spread out nicely, and the hiking is great! This is a popular park in the fall & winter season, so making reservations ahead of time is highly recommended. We will continue to make weekend getaways here, it’s close by, great facilities, and the views (can’t stress enough about the views) are what make Arizona a fantastic place to visit.

Great views. Easy access to hiking trails.

If you could give a view 6 stars on a 5-star scale, this would deserve it. The view of the Superstition Mountains was breathtaking. There is, we found, an enormous variety in the quality of sites here. Because of a lack of planning on our part, we stayed in three different sites - 122 (2 nights), 52 & 118 (1 night each). Some of them seemed quite private and afforded amazing views, some were only okay. The camp hosts were all very friendly, the sites were all well paved and flat enough to only need a single leveling pad under a wheel. The bathrooms aren't easily accessed from the upper loop, and the dump station was pretty crowded on Sunday morning. Still, it was a really wonderful place to stay for a long weekend. Access to hiking - including the trails in Tonto NF adjacent to Lost Dutchman - is excellent.

I don't often stay at state parks simply because there are usually way too many people. I found this campground to provide enough privacy and separation from other campers. The campground itself is immaculately kept, has modern facilities and all-around positive experience. Stayed at campsite number 4, it is a smaller campsite, just enough room for my tent. Would be fine for a smaller camper or trailer. Location has excellent access to trails in and around the Superstition Mountains, close enough to the city still had full cell reception. Definitely recommend!

The campground is very nice, sites are level and spaced ok. Restrooms clean. Staff was very friendly. The hike up Siphon Draw was nice we stopped part way and watched the people coming down...cell service was spotty for us.

This is a great state park! The rate is high for partial hook-ups, but the location, views, and privacy between sites is worth it. We were in site 19 and had a large "yard" with an excellent view of the Superstition Mountains. The restrooms were clean and the private showers appeared to be clean though we did not use them. There is lots of wildlife in the park (we saw many cotton-tail rabbits and jack rabbits, lizards, quail, and a javelina) as well as cacti. There are some excellent hikes and trails, but the no-see-ums were horrible and unfortunately limited our outdoor activities. Groceries are available just 5 miles away in Apache Junction (and even more options are available in nearby Mesa).

The view of Superstition Mountain is amazing! The park is very well maintained with nice bathrooms/showers. We were at site 135 (dry campsite) and it looked like one of the bigger sites and was close to the bathrooms but not close enough to be bothered by people going there. It was close right across the street from Siphon Draw Trailhead and the site was paved and close to level. It had a picnic table and fire ring/grill. I must mention when we walked the campground other sites were a little crammed together.

We loved the drycamping sites, good size, private with covered picnic table and fire pit. Hiking here is amazing with lots of skill levels to choose from. Clean bathhouse and hot showers.

The view of the mountain at Lost Dutchman is worth the visit. We were on the RV loop, which is packed like a sardine can and a long hike to any public restroom (which we use for showers when we can). Not a lot of privacy, but the view of the mountain was spectacular and the hikes nearby were nice. We were very glad when the nearby amusement "Old West" theme park finally closed and we didn't have to hear the irritating Petticoat Junction-type train whistle every couple of minutes. In all, though more expensive we would opt to stay in Usery or McDowell nearby instead. Love the drive up Apache Trail to Tortilla Flats from LDSP.

Camp at the base of the Superstition Mountains! Lots of hiking options from the park. Showers and bathrooms are clean. Beautiful sunsets and 360 degree views

We only stayed 2 days but will be back. excellent place for a week. Did not use the baths but peeked in. They were very clean. Camp Host sell firewood a 7 bucks.

We had a great time! Lost Dutchman State Park is less than an hour from our home in the Phoenix area but it felt like we were far, far away. I planed this trip as a test to see if my husband could work remotely. I want to plan longer trips in the future with out using up his vacation time getting back and forth. I figured that if it did not work we would just go home. It worked great. With his Verizon hotspot he was able to work normally. We had between 2-3 bars of service and he was fine. Some said not to stay at sites 74-104 because the sites are tight. We were in site 92 and I loved it. I think it depends on what you are there for. Any of the perimeter sites are nice. They are a bit narrow and vary in length so make sure to look at them when planning. The center pull trough spots are not very private but I would stay in them if I was just stopping for the night or if I was going to be gone hiking or biking most of the day. The only draw back from that loop is the nearest restroom is a bit of a hike. Just something to keep in mind if you are taking it "easy" on your black tank or are in a tent. Sound does carry a bit especially with the wind but we did not have a problem with loud noises and everyone was very respectful while we were there. The sunrise and sunsets were amazing! It is Arizona and we are lucky we happened to be there on a partly cloudy day and got the amazing red, orange, pink and purples. My husband is also an amateur astronomer and he was very sad he did not bring his telescope. Open sky with only a little light pollution for being so close to Phoenix. We starting make planes to go back as soon as we can find a spot!

Don’t camp in the lot 75-104 loop. Very tightly packed compared to the main campground. Also not well level. Great hikes and well maintained

Nice, quiet campground with sites spaced apart. The views and trails were awesome. Our site was very clean - a staff member personally grooms (rakes) the small gravel area next to the asphalt pad prior to each arrival. The pad was somewhat narrow with a 3' sloped (with rocks) drop off on either side. It was a little challenging to walk around our RV and get into the storage and propane compartments but we managed. NOTE: read carefully when making reservations. I thought each site had partial hookups, but only about half do. I mistakenly booked a dry site, so we're basically tent camping. Dry sites are $25 and hookup sites are $35. Generator hours are limited so I'm needing to turn off my refrigerator at night in order to use the furnace (I only have 2 100a lead-acid batteries). This was my own fault. I have multiple sim cards for internet. Sprint was the best with 3 bars and about 50-65 Mbps download on band 41.

This park was high on our list of “need to see Arizona State Parks.” Have you ever seen the photos used to illustrate the Superstition Mountains? Well we were parked right in that viewfinder's lane... awakening each morning to the spectacular views of that majestic rock face, in a position to see it, touch it and walk it's trails in real time. Campsite pads were huge and could easily accommodate 40+ foot rigs. Each site was immaculately groomed by campground hosts each time a camper left, so it was perfect when we arrived. Bathroom and shower buildings were also very clean, considering the heavy use from hikers and visitors during the day. Along with the miles and miles of trails that traverse through this Sonoran Desert landscape, trailheads were right within your own campground loop, we also had a diverse number of wild characters surrounding us...using our campsite as their own personal trailhead. There was not a morning that we did not see Javelina or Gambel's Quail walking through our campsite. And although we did not locate the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine, we did find a bigger treasure, the Snow Super Moon. It bathed us and the Superstitions with some beautiful moon beams each evening.

We stayed at a site with no hook ups, and generally it was fine except for the one 95 degree day we had, but we just hung out in the shade. The views are incredible and we saw lots of wildlife (coyote, quail, rabbit, hummingbirds). Great location to explore the Phoenix area while also staying out in nature. You can hear the train whistle from the ghost town across the street but only during the day. There was a line at the water fill up station upon arrival and we ended up putting our Y attachment on the spigot so two people could fill at once. Seems like an easy solution that the park should consider. We would love to stay here again!

This is such a wonderful park- friendly rangers in a nice, small visitor center, many accessible trails for hiking & biking, a large dog run, and oh, the views of saguaros and the Superstition Mountains. We thought that our site had hookups, but we were mistaken. The temperatures were in the mid-70s, so no a/c was needed and the non-hookup sites are larger and farther apart, so we were very happy with our mistake!

I very much enjoyed my stay here. It is close to some fun activities, although a bit tourist focused. I had one of the best campsites. It was a pull through in the first section where all sites have electric hook ups and water. Once pulled into the site, my van opened up facing directly at the Superstition Mountain with nothing but wilderness in my view. The campers to each side of me were out of view due to the adequate spacing and the desert brush growing, I never saw any neighbors unless I walked to the side of my van facing the road. I liked this section of the campground better than the others that I walked through, the only downside was the distance to the restrooms. You really need to have a toilet option within your rig because the bathrooms are quite a distance away. I was surprised that they did not have a pit toilet in this section, but it was not an issue for me since I have a full wet bath. I did walk to the bathrooms a couple of times and they were very clean and had plenty of shower rooms. There are plenty of hiking trails that are fairly well maintained with multiple benches along the trails. I did not see or hear much wildlife here, just quail, mourning doves and rabbits. There is a nice dog run close to the bathroom near the cabin section. The roads are paved, the sites are paved and fairly level. There are lots of camp hosts available if needed. There is a well maintained dump station as well. The campground is close to the Goldfield Ghost Town which has gold panning, zipline, train rides, jeep tours, horseback riding, restaurants and shops (tourist prices). A nice scenic drive up into the mountains takes you to Canyon Lake where they have boat rides, and just a bit farther up you can visit Tortilla Flat for some more over priced dining and gift shops. Along the scenic drive there are multiple picnic and hiking areas along the lake. I visited at the end of March, Mon-Thur when the weather was perfect and the trails were not busy. It rained one day which brought some winds, but by afternoon the rain was gone and a spectacular sky show was a delight with beautiful colors and even a double rainbow over the mountain!

What a beautiful state park and campground. Easy access from Route 88 and it is well sign-posted from the road. Checkin was efficient. Peaceful, quiet setting at the base of Superstition Mountain surrounded by Saguaros and other native desert plants, yet within 5 miles of stores and restaurants. The scenery is stunning. Roads are paved and easy to navigate in any size rig. Sites are large and well spaced with a paved parking spot and crushed stone picnic area with table and grille/fire pit. Everything is very well maintained. Our site had water and electric. Not all sites do, so check the on-line reservation site for amenities. We had no problem getting level. There is a dump station easily accessible on the entry/exit road. Lots of trails available. Nice fenced dog park at the end of our loop, a first for us in state parks. We had good T-mobile signal. We will return here for sure. The park is very popular so book early.

Stayed here for a bit over a week. Had to change spots mid-visit just due to availability. Everyone was really helpful and friendly. The water/electric sites were closer together than the dry camping sites. Verizon was fastest for us (about 20down and 2 up). I don’t remember AT&T speeds but I couldn’t reliably steam Netflix with it. Would absolutely stay here agin

This place is just amazing. We just spent three days here with our 2 young kids during the pandemic and it was magical. The sunset views of the mountains are world class and the sites are large and spacious. Was very hard to leave. We will be back for sure. Only negative was low cell reception but I was able to take a couple work calls standing on the truck.

We stayed here for 5 nights in site 35 with our 40’ 5th wheel towing a 20’ trailer. This site is private and huge 100’ but no hook ups, which wasn’t a problem. The problem was, you’re only allowed to use your generator from 8-10am and 5-7pm, so plan accordingly. There’s a ranger that drives around to make sure everyone is following the rules. I can’t say anything about the restrooms snd showers, didn’t need them. I would definitely come back.

We stayed here April 3-April 9 and it was HOT! We were not in an electric site, so it was miserable during the day since we’re not heat people. The big downside is the generator hours are only from 8a-10a & 5p-7p. Everyone with a generator was running them the full two-hours twice a day. Since it was so hot, we would get up at 6a to hike and then try to be back during the generator hours. Our site was well separated from the adjacent sites. Since we were in a trailer we did not use the public restrooms. There are several hiking trails from the campground or a short drive away. There is also a very short mountain bike look around the outskirts of the campground. There are always rattlesnakes in this area. I have been to this campground before and both this time and the last, when out hiking have come across rattlesnakes. We drove out Apache Trail road as far as it was open. It has been closed indefinitely due to a major fire and then downpour a couple of years ago. The drive is beautiful, especially if you make it to the end, which becomes a dirt road passable by a passenger car.

Where do you start with Lost Dutchman? Camping at the base of Superstition Mountain with views of the entire valley. Hiking dozens of trails in such a peaceful place. The campgrounds being as clean as any place I have ever stayed and the staff just being fantastic. Probably the best $25 I have ever spent on a place to stay. We cannot wait to go back!

This park is beautiful. The office staff super nice and helpful. We had wonderful stay on our cross country RV trip. Food store 10 minutes from camp plus gas and lots of stores. Frys grocery store nice and big but their pharmacy,,,, well don’t have an ex sent there you won’t get it filled! What you can’t control are who your neighbors will be. Most great but some loud, noisy have friends over , tonight new RV has none stop loud barking dogs. I love dogs we have 2 ours are trained and don’t bark. People drive cars pretty fast through park so if you have a child be careful. I would definitely come back here but we live 2700 miles away !! Beautiful Superstition Mtn!! Also the sites are made so you have to throw your power and water under the RV in order to set up to create privacy or your “ fun” space faces the road. Not sure how this was planned out! Lots wildlife. Coyotes howling at night, bats, chipmunks, bunnies ...

This is our second AZ state park and did not disappoint. Very nice long, level back in sites with ample living areas. Fabulous views of the Superstition Mountains, nice trails and lovely nature walk. Clean bathrooms and friendly staff. Recommend the hike up to Flatiron Peak but start early before sun gets too hot. Also worth a trip to Canyon Lake, beautiful drive and lake is great for SUP, kayaking and boating. Tortilla Flat Superstition Saloon has amazing breakfast. Good WIFI connection via Verizon and ATT. Road bikes on mountain bike trail and over to Goldfield Mine.

Park was immaculate. Staff, both paid and volunteers were friendly and helpful. There was a lot of hiking. Views were outstanding. We were also able to take a day trip to Tonto Bridge State Park.

Another great AZ state park. Water & electric hookups, flush toilets and showers. Very clean and well kept. The views of the Superstition Mountains are amazing (site 94 had THE BEST VIEWS). You can hike into the Superstition Wilderness from the campground, a moderate hike with some elevation change, but nothing extreme. The Phoenix metro are is close enough for day trips, as is the Tonto National Forest and lakes.

We came to this site and neglected to check for electric and water. The ranger was very accommodating snd placed us in the last electric:water site (73) available 3 minutes before the ranger station closed for the night. Of course it cost us more but I was ok with that for my mistake. Awesome views. Would definitely stay here again. It’s a better site than we had originally.