Lost Dutchman State Park

Lost Dutchman State Park Join us for camping or come to hike our trails with a wonderful view of the Superstition Mountains! We encourage interaction and discussion on any of our posts.
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youth and families have access to all of these posts and we want to maximize participation that is free from intimidation or bullying. Name-calling, intimidation or bullying of other social media participants will never be tolerated. Abusive, excessively disruptive and harassing posts will also be considered prohibitive of the fair and safe space we intend to maintain. Posts with unrelated information or political agendas will be removed. We will monitor communications and take appropriate action in order to ensure that these policies are consistently adhered to.

08/31/2026

When the rain is gentle it is important to stop, listen and watch. Rain is critical for all living things on Earth, especially here in the Sonoran. So here is a video of rain falling around our park. Enjoy :)

08/19/2026

Lost Dutchman interviews! We interviewed our local Search and Rescue Sheriff’s Deputy Josh! Sara and Josh discuss hiking safety and what to do if you get into trouble out on the trail.

06/24/2026

Calling all artists, builders, and bird lovers! 🎨🧑‍🎨 Join our June Birdhouse/feeder challenge. Create and donate a birdh...
06/01/2026

Calling all artists, builders, and bird lovers! 🎨🧑‍🎨 Join our June Birdhouse/feeder challenge. Create and donate a birdhouse or bird feeder to Lost Dutchman State Park. Your creations will benefit the amazing birds that call our park home, and add whimsy for everyone to enjoy!

Any style, any color, any design is welcome. Let your creativity and imagination run wild! No experience needed. All ages are welcome to participate. Drop off at the visitor center anytime during June (hours from 6 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). No park entry fee required for drop off only.
📸: House finch by Peter Kummerfeldt

05/10/2026

A pair of doves decided to build their nest just outside our ranger station, at the picnic table where we often eat lunch. 🙃 They don’t seem to mind us much.

Dove nests are notoriously flimsy, basically just a shallow pile of barely held-together sticks. We watched the birds build this one in a few days, and it seems to suit them well enough, despite bits of it hanging off the side of the table. 🫠

Once the mother lays eggs, both parents will take turns incubating them for about 14 days. Babies are called squabs and will leave the nest after another 12-15 days.

Let’s play a game of true or false! See how many of these horned lizard facts you know (and report back in the comments)...
05/02/2026

Let’s play a game of true or false! See how many of these horned lizard facts you know (and report back in the comments). Ready?

1️⃣ Horned lizards can shoot blood out of their eyes to scare predators.
2️⃣ These lizards may play dead if threatened.
3️⃣ They have sticky tongues that snap like rubber bands.

(If you guessed true for all of them, you’re correct!)

04/26/2026

Send this to a friend you want to visit Lost Dutchman with. 🥹🌵

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6109 E Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ
85119

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(480) 982-4485

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