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13 Best Arizona State Parks (By a Local)

Updated July 10, 2025
Betty Hurd
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I’m an Arizona native with a deep love for my home’s state parks. I’ve been to more than half of our 35, and I have the inside scoop on which Arizona state parks are most worth visiting. These Arizona state parks are some of the top places to visit in Arizona and offer a myriad of incredible attractions. This guide will point you to natural works of art, historic architecture, and southwestern charm in the Grand Canyon State.

13 Best State Parks in Arizona Lost Dutchman State Park Named after a lost gold mine, this park 30 minutes east of Phoenix allows you to camp and hike in the stunning Superstition Mountains. The sunrise on the glowing Superstition Mountains is a sight to behold in this state park 📍 Google Maps | 🌳 Lost Dutchman State ...

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Betty Hurd is a flight attendant from Tucson, AZ with a degree in Journalism from the University of Arizona. Her love for travel led her to exciting careers in aviation and writing. She's visited 37 countries and hopes to inspire others to see the world by chronicling her adventures in her blog, Have You Hurd.