Alamo Lake State Park
Come prepared to reel ‘em in at Alamo Lake, one of the state’s top bass fishing destinations. Located around 40 miles southeast of Lake Havasu City, Alamo Lake State Park is a…
From cactus to canyons, pine forests to sky islands, Arizona's parks and monuments feature a wide array of scenery, history and activities for all ages.
Agua Fria National Monument
Alamo Lake State Park
Antelope Canyon
Arizona State Parks Trails System
Buckskin Mountain State Park
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Catalina State Park
Cattail Cove State Park
Chiricahua National Monument
Colorado River State Historic Park
Coronado National Memorial
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Fort Apache Historic Park
Fort Verde State Historic Park
Four Corners Monument
Glen Canyon & Lake Powell
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon West
Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park
Homolovi State Park
Hualapai Mountain Park
Jerome State Historic Park
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Lake Havasu State Park
Lost Dutchman State Park
Lyman Lake State Park
McFarland State Historic Park
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Navajo National Monument
Oracle State Park
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Parashant National Monument
Patagonia Lake State Park
Petrified Forest National Park
Picacho Peak State Park
Pipe Spring National Monument
Red Rock State Park
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
River Island State Park
Roper Lake State Park
Saguaro National Park
Slide Rock State Park
South Mountain Park & Preserve
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
Tonto National Monument
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Tumacácori National Historical Park
Tuzigoot National Monument
V‑Bar‑V Heritage Site
Wupatki National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
Come prepared to reel ‘em in at Alamo Lake, one of the state’s top bass fishing destinations. Located around 40 miles southeast of Lake Havasu City, Alamo Lake State Park is a…
Visitors lace up their hiking boots to enjoy this magnificent natural area north of Tucson.
Camping, canoeing, hiking, and fishing. Do all of this and more at Dead Horse Ranch State Park, located in the Coconino National Forest in Cottonwood.
A quiet mountain paradise awaits in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.
Hike off-trail in Gila Box Riparian NCA, a beautiful rugged territory located 30 miles northwest of Safford, Arizona.
Wonder
Vast, magnificent and inarguably beautiful, the Grand Canyon is easily Arizona's most distinguishable landmark — a natural wonder you must see to believe. Stretching 277 miles from end to end, the Grand…
Visit the Lost Dutchman State Park for the fabled Lost Dutchman gold, or enjoy the scenic hiking and biking trails. Camping also available.
Hike, bike, or horseback ride on trails winding through Sedona's iconic red rock formations. Let the spectacular natural beauty inspire you, as it has done for generations of visitors.
South Mountain Park / Preserve is a point of pride for Phoenix. As the largest municipally operated park in the country, it is an enjoyable place for hiking, biking, scenic drives and…
Discover prehistoric sites and outdoor adventure with hiking, birdwatching, and camping in Agua Fria National Monument. Located 40 miles north of Phoenix.
Come prepared to reel ‘em in at Alamo Lake, one of the state’s top bass fishing destinations. Located around 40 miles southeast of Lake Havasu City, Alamo Lake State Park is a…
This protected 19,410 acres of Eden is perfect for primitive, adventure-based recreation like horseback riding, hiking, camping and hunting.
Make a splash at this riverside state park near Parker, Arizona.
For a cool respite from the big city, relax at this Salt River reservoir 45 minutes east of Phoenix.
Step back in time at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. Explore the canyon walls that cradle hundreds of ancient pueblo ruins. Get up close with a hike or plan a guided…
Visitors lace up their hiking boots to enjoy this magnificent natural area north of Tucson.
Visit Arizona’s Wonderland of Rocks in Coronado National Forest
Explore the trails of Cochise Stronghold in Arizona. Named for the Apache Indian leader, this woodland area lies within a canyon and offers several campsites.
Camping, canoeing, hiking, and fishing. Do all of this and more at Dead Horse Ranch State Park, located in the Coconino National Forest in Cottonwood.
A quiet mountain paradise awaits in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.
Hike off-trail in Gila Box Riparian NCA, a beautiful rugged territory located 30 miles northwest of Safford, Arizona.
With nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline, Lake Powell creates a surprising oasis in northern Arizona’s high desert.
Wonder
Vast, magnificent and inarguably beautiful, the Grand Canyon is easily Arizona's most distinguishable landmark — a natural wonder you must see to believe. Stretching 277 miles from end to end, the Grand…
Hawley Lake is an adventurer’s dream with water sports like kayaking and sailing in the spring and summer.
Settled by the Hisat'sinom people in the 14th century, the lush flood plains and sandy banks of Homolovi State Park remain a significant site for the Hopi community of today. View the…
Hualapai Mountain Park, near Kingman, Arizona is a 2,300-acre park that offers picnicking and 10 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and equestrians, plus cabins.
Discover the world’s longest stalactite formation at Kartchner Caverns. This limestone cave is a short hop from Tucson, Arizona in nearby Benson.
Arizona’s west coast serves up big surprises, including a state park on the banks of a reservoir formed by the Colorado River.
Formed on the Colorado River above the Hoover Dam, the largest reservoir in the United States creates Arizona’s go-to water playground.
Enjoy the sunshine by the cool waters of Lake Pleasant, located an hour north of Phoenix, AZ, and a must for outdoor recreation with boating, fishing, and camping.
Visit the Lost Dutchman State Park for the fabled Lost Dutchman gold, or enjoy the scenic hiking and biking trails. Camping also available.
Want a taste of history and the thrill of watersports? Lyman Lake State Park in St. Johns, AZ offers petroglyphs trails and a 1,500 acre reservoir.
On a scenic road trip through Northern Arizona, Monument Valley’s iconic landscapes inspire visitors. Located in Northern Arizona, Monument Valley’s collection of crimson mesas and towering sandstone buttes captures colors that appear…
Explore the ancestral past of modern Southwest tribes at Navajo National Monuments’ three cliff dwellings: Batatakin, Keet Seel, and Inscription House.
Visit the only place in the U.S. where organ pipe cactus grows in the wild.
Colorful badlands meet the Mother Road in Arizona’s high desert. Looking like pastel mounds of Neapolitan ice cream, Northern Arizona’s Painted Desert is a vast, striated badlands that extends some 150 miles…
Parashant National Monument is a geological and natural paradise. A million plus acres of land stretch across sprawling landscapes, with a significant portion located along the northern edge of the Grand Canyon.
Patagonia Lake State Park in Patagonia is a great place for fishing, water skiing, camping, picnicking, and hiking all year round.
Nature, geology, archaeology, paleontology and even architecture meet at this high-desert park. Stretching for miles on both sides of Interstate 40 and located near the town of Holbrook in Northern Arizona, Petrified…
Peña Blanca Lake offers year-round outdoor and water recreation. Surrounded by grassy hills, Peña Blanca Lake, near Nogales, AZ is the perfect outdoor retreat.
Don’t miss Picacho Peak, the most famous summit in the Sonoran Desert, which you can spot on the interstate between Tucson and Phoenix.
River Island State Park, near Parker, AZ, is an outstanding year-round outdoor destination for camping, fishing, boating, jet skiing, swimming, and hiking.
Visit Roper Lake State Park, located near Safford in southern Arizona, for fishing largemouth bass and rainbow trout, stay for camping, plus enjoy a natural hot spring.
Saguaro National Park in Tucson features giant saguaros in their native environment, plus access to wildlife viewing, hiking and scenic drives.
Visit one of Arizona’s largest lakes that lies entirely within the borders of Arizona – San Carlos Lake on the San Carlos Apache Tribal Lands. Enjoy fishing, boating, and hunting.
Explore an otherworldly landscape at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Arizona's most recent volcanic eruption site, which offers unique hikes and sightseeing.
Home to The Wave, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument offers the best of northern Arizona's wilderness. Learn how you can explore this remote high-desert wonder.
Attention nature-lovers: the Ahakhav Tribal Preserve belongs on your list of must-visit Arizona destinations. Fish, canoe, and swim along the Colorado River.
Come prepared to reel ‘em in at Alamo Lake, one of the state’s top bass fishing destinations. Located around 40 miles southeast of Lake Havasu City, Alamo Lake State Park is a…
Discover Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge. Located between the Mojave and Sonoran desert, this western Arizona landscape boasts a unique ecosystem.
Make a splash at this riverside state park near Parker, Arizona.
Do you love to have fun? Cattail Cove State Park ensures a great time with activities including swimming, fishing, boating and camping near Lake Havasu.
Camping, canoeing, hiking, and fishing. Do all of this and more at Dead Horse Ranch State Park, located in the Coconino National Forest in Cottonwood.
A quiet mountain paradise awaits in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.
With nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline, Lake Powell creates a surprising oasis in northern Arizona’s high desert.
This spot is a popular migratory bird route. It's also a hotspot for boating, kayaking, canoeing, waterfowl hunting, and fishing.
Visit surprising wetlands near Yuma that create a green oasis surrounded by rugged desert terrain.
Arizona’s west coast serves up big surprises, including a state park on the banks of a reservoir formed by the Colorado River.
Formed on the Colorado River above the Hoover Dam, the largest reservoir in the United States creates Arizona’s go-to water playground.
Enjoy the sunshine by the cool waters of Lake Pleasant, located an hour north of Phoenix, AZ, and a must for outdoor recreation with boating, fishing, and camping.
Want a taste of history and the thrill of watersports? Lyman Lake State Park in St. Johns, AZ offers petroglyphs trails and a 1,500 acre reservoir.
Patagonia Lake State Park in Patagonia is a great place for fishing, water skiing, camping, picnicking, and hiking all year round.
River Island State Park, near Parker, AZ, is an outstanding year-round outdoor destination for camping, fishing, boating, jet skiing, swimming, and hiking.
Visit Roper Lake State Park, located near Safford in southern Arizona, for fishing largemouth bass and rainbow trout, stay for camping, plus enjoy a natural hot spring.
Discover prehistoric sites and outdoor adventure with hiking, birdwatching, and camping in Agua Fria National Monument. Located 40 miles north of Phoenix.
Attention nature-lovers: the Ahakhav Tribal Preserve belongs on your list of must-visit Arizona destinations. Fish, canoe, and swim along the Colorado River.
Step back in time at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. Explore the canyon walls that cradle hundreds of ancient pueblo ruins. Get up close with a hike or plan a guided…
At the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, discover the Ancient Sonoran Desert People’s farming community including the preserved “Great House,” or “Casa Grande."
Visitors lace up their hiking boots to enjoy this magnificent natural area north of Tucson.
Visit Arizona’s Wonderland of Rocks in Coronado National Forest
Explore the trails of Cochise Stronghold in Arizona. Named for the Apache Indian leader, this woodland area lies within a canyon and offers several campsites.
Take a trip back in time at Colorado River State Historic Park, which the U.S. army once used to unload, store, and distribute supplies.
Walk in the footsteps of Francisco Vásquez de Coronado in this magnificent natural area just north of Mexico.
Camping, canoeing, hiking, and fishing. Do all of this and more at Dead Horse Ranch State Park, located in the Coconino National Forest in Cottonwood.
Discover an ancient culture from prehistoric to modern day at Fort Apache Historic Park in Arizona.
Visit this former U.S. Army post in Camp Verde, where frontier history of the late 1800s comes to life.
Four Corners Monument is the only place in the United States where four states intersect at one point. Discover more things to do around this one-of-a-kind landmark.
Wonder
Vast, magnificent and inarguably beautiful, the Grand Canyon is easily Arizona's most distinguishable landmark — a natural wonder you must see to believe. Stretching 277 miles from end to end, the Grand…
Settled by the Hisat'sinom people in the 14th century, the lush flood plains and sandy banks of Homolovi State Park remain a significant site for the Hopi community of today. View the…
Discover the history of Jerome, AZ at Jerome State Historic Park. This museum was once the stately mansion of mining mogul James Douglas.
Visit the Lost Dutchman State Park for the fabled Lost Dutchman gold, or enjoy the scenic hiking and biking trails. Camping also available.
Step back in time at McFarland State Historic Park, a courthouse in Florence, AZ. Named for Ernest McFarland, this is one museum that shouldn’t be missed.
Spot one of the Southwest’s best-preserved cliff dwellings in Central Arizona.
Explore the ancestral past of modern Southwest tribes at Navajo National Monuments’ three cliff dwellings: Batatakin, Keet Seel, and Inscription House.
Colorful badlands meet the Mother Road in Arizona’s high desert. Looking like pastel mounds of Neapolitan ice cream, Northern Arizona’s Painted Desert is a vast, striated badlands that extends some 150 miles…
Parashant National Monument is a geological and natural paradise. A million plus acres of land stretch across sprawling landscapes, with a significant portion located along the northern edge of the Grand Canyon.
Nature, geology, archaeology, paleontology and even architecture meet at this high-desert park. Stretching for miles on both sides of Interstate 40 and located near the town of Holbrook in Northern Arizona, Petrified…
Take a tour of Flagstaff history at the former home of an influential pioneer family.
Explore an otherworldly landscape at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Arizona's most recent volcanic eruption site, which offers unique hikes and sightseeing.
See where justice was served at the Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park. The 1882 courthouse is now a museum filled with Old West artifacts.
Explore Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Arizona’s oldest European community and the best-preserved Spanish Colonial presidio site in the state.
Step back in time and explore this 19th-century Franciscan mission, built under the guidance of a master mason by American Indian and Spanish laborers. Though Tumacácori's church was never completed, it remains…
Come see the largest known and best preserved petroglyph site in the Verde Valley. V-Bar-V is named for the brand used on the original ranch at that location. Purchased by the Coconino…
Located in Flagstaff, Walnut Canyon National Monument is a natural gem in central Arizona that offers opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and learn about the past. Among the remarkable geological formations of…
Less than an hour north of Flagstaff, amid red rocks and prairies, Wupatki National Monument preserves pueblos once inhabited by ancestors of the Hopi and Zuni people.
One of Arizona’s earliest prisons tells a colorful story of Westward expansion and life in the Wild West.
Come prepared to reel ‘em in at Alamo Lake, one of the state’s top bass fishing destinations. Located around 40 miles southeast of Lake Havasu City, Alamo Lake State Park is a…
Make a splash at this riverside state park near Parker, Arizona.
Do you love to have fun? Cattail Cove State Park ensures a great time with activities including swimming, fishing, boating and camping near Lake Havasu.
Hike off-trail in Gila Box Riparian NCA, a beautiful rugged territory located 30 miles northwest of Safford, Arizona.
With nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline, Lake Powell creates a surprising oasis in northern Arizona’s high desert.
Arizona’s west coast serves up big surprises, including a state park on the banks of a reservoir formed by the Colorado River.
Formed on the Colorado River above the Hoover Dam, the largest reservoir in the United States creates Arizona’s go-to water playground.
Enjoy the sunshine by the cool waters of Lake Pleasant, located an hour north of Phoenix, AZ, and a must for outdoor recreation with boating, fishing, and camping.
Want a taste of history and the thrill of watersports? Lyman Lake State Park in St. Johns, AZ offers petroglyphs trails and a 1,500 acre reservoir.
Patagonia Lake State Park in Patagonia is a great place for fishing, water skiing, camping, picnicking, and hiking all year round.
River Island State Park, near Parker, AZ, is an outstanding year-round outdoor destination for camping, fishing, boating, jet skiing, swimming, and hiking.
Visit Roper Lake State Park, located near Safford in southern Arizona, for fishing largemouth bass and rainbow trout, stay for camping, plus enjoy a natural hot spring.
Take a dip in one of America’s top 10 most beautiful swimming holes. Just seven miles north of Sedona, in an area called Oak Creek Canyon, Slide Rock State Park offers a…
Located near Payson, Arizona, Tonto Natural Bridge is known to be the world’s largest natural travertine bridge that you can hike to or view from the car.