Lost Dutchman State Park (Apache Junction)

Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The Superstition Mountains rising over the park, photographed from inside Lost Dutchman State Park near Apache Junction — the park's signature view.

Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Per vehicle (1 person): $10.00; Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00; Individual/bicycle: $5.00.

Address6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119

HoursPark is open year-round. Trails 6 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; day-use gates are closed and locked from 8 p.m.-6 a.m. daily. Visitor Center/Park Store: Mon-Thu 6 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sun 6 a.m.-7 p.m. (hours may vary). Holiday hours: Thanksgiving 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; Christmas Eve 6 a.m.-2 p.m.; Christmas closed.

PricesPer vehicle (1 person): $10.00; Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00; Individual/bicycle: $5.00

Price notesPer-vehicle pricing, so priceVal is null (do not convert to a per-adult price). Payment as published: only cash, Visa or MasterCard with a readable stripe accepted (no chip reader, tap, Apple/Google Pay or other providers); bring exact-change cash for the self-pay station after hours. 'Due to safety concerns, walk-in entry and hiker drop-off/pick-up is not permitted.' Camping fees and reservations are separate and not priced here. No free-day or reciprocal program is stated on the park page.

Age notesNot confirmed - Arizona State Parks publishes no age tiers for day-use entry (entry is per vehicle or per individual/bicycle). Ages are chosen on content basis (Native Plant Trail stroll, desert hiking and ranger programs; the Siphon Draw Trail to the Flatiron is described by the park as challenging).

BookingNo reservation is stated for day-use entry; online reservations on the park page are for camping. Some programs (e.g. Star Party, Night Hike) state registration is required.

Suggested timeAbout 3 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed - no accessibility statement was found on the official park page fetched.

ParkingParking inside the park is covered by the per-vehicle entrance fee (see price); walk-in entry is not permitted, so visitors must drive in.

Verified perk: Arizona State Parks Annual Day Use Pass - $200Per Arizona State Parks' official passes page: the non-commercial Annual Day Use Pass is $200, allows access for up to four people to state parks across Arizona, and includes weekend and holiday access to all parks. Passes expire one year from the date of purchase and can be bought online or in person at parks (except Colorado River, McFarland, Tubac Presidio and Yuma Territorial Prison state historic parks).

Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

Lost Dutchman State Park — Apache Junction, Arizona