Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
Arizona State Park
Write a Review 6109 N. Apache Trl. Apache Junction, AZ 85119 480-982-4485 Reservations: 877-697-2757 Official WebsiteGPS: 33.4643, -111.482
Overview of Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
Entrance fee included in campsite fees.
Last Price Paid: $25
Reported by lrcunning on 4/23/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by kentwilson on 5/4/2019
Number of Sites 135
Pad Type asphalt
Reservations yes
Elevation 2,034 ft / 619 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Lost Dutchman State Park Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 480-982-4485
Penny Venhuizen asked on 8/15/2022
How is the cell service at Lost Dutchman State Park? What's the best hotspot to bring?
MariaDogMom asked on 5/24/2022
Is there a dog park? Which sites/loop is it nearest to?
sannipanni asked on 3/18/2021
Are you able to get a gate code to come and go after hours?
Ron asked on 2/14/2021
Are there rodent issues damaging electrical wiring at Lost Dutchman State Park?
zehelo asked on 12/17/2019
We will be there in mid april, but we are not sure about the day... Can we try not to book in advance ? Or should we ...
Reviews of Lost Dutchman State Park Campground 103 people have reviewed this location.
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“Hard to Get, But Worth The Effort”
Reviewed 3/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 129 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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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... more
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!
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BOSN would stay here again
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“It’s a nice park. Verizon surprisingly poor”
Reviewed 3/15/2021
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 98 |
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Has what you need, many spaces maybe all on my loop are close together. Still, nice views of mountains.
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grgarrettjr would stay here again
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“Beautiful State Park but Some Staff Need Courtesy”
Reviewed 3/14/2021
| Days stayed: | 9 |
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| Site Number: | 39 |
Overall Rating
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... more
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.
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“Very nice! Great views and hikes!”
Reviewed 2/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
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 b... more
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.
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Angelini Beanie would stay here again
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“View View View”
Reviewed 2/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 135 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Class B Plus) |
Overall Rating
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 Trai... more
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.
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Larry P would stay here again
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“Wonderful location with fantastic views”
Reviewed 2/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
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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.
Justine & Scott's Adventures would stay here again
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“Beautiful views, park has a few drawbacks”
Reviewed 1/26/2021
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
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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 am... more
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.
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Dan the Can would stay here again
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“Gorgeous views with access to hiking ”
Reviewed 1/19/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 28 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Class B) |
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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
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LizzyG would stay here again
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“love it”
Reviewed 1/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 88 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
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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.
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Simplicity would stay here again
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“We had a great time! ”
Reviewed 1/12/2021
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 92 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Class C) |
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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 di... more
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!
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- general store
- group sites
- ADA Accessible
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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