SPORTS & RECREATION / PARKS & NATURE
Arizona’s legacy of sunshine and diverse natural beauty create an idyllic atmosphere and a scenic backdrop for every imaginable outdoor adventure or activity. Vast state parks and wildlife refuges are available for swimming, boating, sailing, water sports, rock climbing, exploration, nature study, hunting, fishing, off-roading, horseback riding, hiking, and biking. The opportunities for day trips, weekend holidays, and vacations are abundant in Arizona, from the world-famous Grand Canyon to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Powell or the white-powder slopes of the San Francisco Peaks. To the south, the Tucson and Bisbee region draws throngs of visitors to unique attractions that encompass state and national parks and monuments including world-class caverns.
Regional State Parks
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
Show Low 928-537-3680
https://azstateparks.com/
Lyman Lake State Park
St. Johns 928-337-4441
https://azstateparks.com/
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Highway 87
Payson 928-476-4202
https://azstateparks.com/
Arizona State Parks
Vast acres of land throughout the state is preserved in parkland, offering a rich landscape for day trips, weekend getaways, and entire vacations in new and fascinating natural environments. For complete details on state park locations, facilities, amenities, activities, regulations, and fees, contact the state park headquarters office or visit the informative website:
Arizona State Park Headquarters
Phoenix 602-542-4174
https://azstateparks.com/
Southeast Arizona Parks
Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
Superior 520-689-2811
https://azstateparks.com/
Catalina State Park
Tucson 520-628-5798
https://azstateparks.com/
Kartchner Caverns State Park
Benson 520-586-CAVE
https://azstateparks.com/
Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education
Oracle 520-896-2425
https://azstateparks.com/
Patagonia Lake State Park
Patagonia 520-287-6965
https://azstateparks.com/
Picacho Peak State Park & Sonoita Creek State Natural Area
Picacho 520-466-3183
https://azstateparks.com/
Roper Lake State Park
Safford 928-428-6760
https://azstateparks.com/
Central/North State Parks
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Cottonwood 928-634-5283
https://azstateparks.com/
Lost Dutchman State Park
Apache Junction 480-982-4485
https://azstateparks.com/
Red Rock State Park
Sedona 928-282-6907
https://azstateparks.com/
Slide Rock State Park
Sedona 928-282-3034
https://azstateparks.com/
Western State Parks
Alamo Lake State Park
Wenden 928-669-2088
https://azstateparks.com/
Buckskin Mountain State Park
Parker 928-667-3231
https://azstateparks.com/
Cattail Cove State Park
Lake Havasu City 928-855-1223
https://azstateparks.com/
Lake Havasu-Windsor Beach State Park
Lake Havasu 928-855-2784
https://azstateparks.com/
Regional National Forests
Apache & Sitgreaves National Forests
Headquarters Office
Springerville 928-333-4301
https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf/
Coconino National Forest
Headquarters Office
Flagstaff 928-527-3600
https://www.fs.usda.gov/coconino/
Tonto National Forest
Headquarters Office
Phoenix 602-225-5200
https://www.fs.usda.gov/tonto/
National Parks & Monuments
Canyon de Chelly
Chinle 928-674-5500
https://www.nps.gov/cach
The Chiricahuas
Willcox 520-824-3560
https://www.nps.gov/chir
The Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon 928-638-7888
https://www.nps.gov/grca
Lake Powell & Glen Canyon
Page 928-608-6404
https://www.nps.gov/glca
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Camp Verde 928-567-3322
https://www.nps.gov/moca
Organ Pipe National Monument
Ajo 520-387-6849
https://www.nps.gov/orpi
Petrified Forest National Park & Painted Desert
Petrified Forest 928-524-6228
https://www.nps.gov/pefo
Saguaro National Park
Tucson 520-733-5153
https://www.nps.gov/sagu
Sunset Crater National Monument
Flagstaff 928-526-0502
https://www.nps.gov/sucr
Tuzigoot National Monument
Clarkdale 928-634-5564
https://www.nps.gov/tuzi
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Flagstaff 928-526-3367
https://www.nps.gov/waca
Wupatki National Monument
Flagstaff 928-679-2365
https://www.nps.gov/wupa
Parks & Recreation Contacts
City of Show Low
1100 W. Deuce of Clubs
Show Low 928-532-4140
https://www.showlowaz.gov/
Navajo County
100 East Carter Drive
Holbrook 928-524-4757
https://navajocountyaz.gov/
Town of Payson
1000 West Country Club Drive
Payson 928-474-5242
https://www.paysonparks.com/
Town of Pinetop-Lakeside
Pinetop-Lakeside 928-368-8696
https://www.pinetoplakesideaz.gov/
Day Trips & Getaways
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque 505-842-9918
Toll free 800-284-2282
https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/
Canyon de Chelly
Chinle 928-674-5500
https://www.nps.gov/cach/index.htm
Durango, Colorado
Durango 800-525-8855
https://www.durango.org/
Flagstaff & San Francisco Peaks
Flagstaff 928-774-9541
Toll free 800-842-7293
https://www.flagstaffarizona.org/
The Grand Canyon
Headquarters Office
Grand Canyon 928-638-7888
https://www.nps.gov/grca
Greater Phoenix & Scottsdale
Visitor’s Bureau
Information 877-CALLPHX
https://www.visitphoenix.com/
Lake Powell & Glen Canyon
Page 928-608-6404
https://www.nps.gov/glca
Las Vegas, Nevada
Visitor’s Bureau
Information 702-892-0711
https://www.lvcva.com/
Laughlin, Nevada
Laughlin 702-298-3321
Toll free 800-4-LAUGHLIN
https://www.visitlaughlin.com/
London Bridge and English Village
314 London Bridge Road
Lake Havasu City 928-453-3444
https://www.golakehavasu.com/
Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico
Santa Fe 505-955-6200
Toll free 800-777-2489
https://www.santafe.org/
Sedona & Oak Creek Canyon
Sedona 928-282-7722
Toll free 800-288-7336
https://visitsedona.com/
Sunset Crater National Monument
Flagstaff 928-526-0502
https://www.nps.gov/sucr
Supai Canyon
Havasupai Reservation
Information 928-448-2121
www.havasupaitribe.com
