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Picacho Peak State Park
- Established
- 1968
- Acreage
- 3,747 · 3,747 acres in Pinal County; first 640 acres acquired April 26, 1966; park opened to the public Memorial Day, May 30, 1968; additional parcels added in the 1990s.
- Location
- Along Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson at exit 219, in the Sonoran Desert.
- Key features
- Distinctive 1,500-foot rhyolite volcanic peak with a complex multi-spired silhouette; visitor center; 85 RV/tent campsites with electric hookups; saguaro forest; historical markers commemorating the Battle of Picacho Pass.
- Activities
- Hiking (including cable-assisted Hunter Trail to the summit), wildflower viewing in spring, camping, picnicking, birdwatching.
- Notable
- Site of the April 15, 1862 Battle of Picacho Pass—the westernmost engagement of the American Civil War and the largest Civil War clash in Arizona.
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Source: azstateparks.com · 2026-05-15