Arizona

Arizona

Lost Dutchman State Park

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Established
1977
Acreage
320 · 320 acres in the Sonoran Desert; majority (292 ac) acquired by R&PP Patent Sept 13, 1977 and dedicated Dec 5, 1977; 28 ac added by lease in 1983
Location
Pinal County, AZ near Apache Junction (~40 mi east of Phoenix on SR 88)
Key features
Superstition Mountains backdrop; Sonoran Desert flora (saguaro, palo verde, ocotillo); Siphon Draw Trail to Flatiron; Treasure Loop Trail; spring wildflower displays
Activities
Hiking, camping, picnicking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, stargazing, ranger programs
Notable
Named for the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine, a legendary 'lost' gold mine in the Superstition Mountains; the park is the gateway trailhead into the Superstition Wilderness

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Source: azstateparks.com · 2026-05-10