Facilities

Facilities available at Lost Dutchman State Park.

Fire Restrictions

No Campfires. Charcoal and propane fires allowed. No smoking while hiking. Check Current Agency Fire Restrictions and learn How to Extinguish a Campfire. When campfires are not restricted, you must provide your own firewood: no gathering wood or cutting trees on park property.

Visitor Center

The Lost Dutchman Visitor Center includes a gift shop and is open daily 8 am – 4 pm. Summer hours vary. Restrooms are located inside. The park is open 365 days a year.

Restrooms

This park has modern, handicap accessible restrooms located in both day use areas, and a restrooms is located in the campground.

Gift Shop

Books, maps, and souvenirs are available in the Gift Shop, located in the Visitor Center. Brochures on local attractions are also available.

Exhibits

A few exhibits are located in the Visitor Center.

Group: Day Use Areas

3 Group Ramadas are available with restrooms and drinking fountains nearby.

The Cholla Group Ramada can be reserved by groups of 12 or more up to 6 months in advance. It has 4 tables under a large roof with lights, electricity, grills and a fire pit; a non-refundable $25.00 fee reserves this area.

Amphitheatre is located in the campground. It can seat up to 100 people and has lights and electric outlets, and a fire pit. No shade is available; a non-refundable $25.00 fee reserves this area.

Group: Camping Sites

A group camping area is available by reservation for RV or tent groups. A non-refundable $25.00 fee is required to serve this area. Groups are encouraged to look area over for suitability prior to making a reservation.

Camping & RV Sites

The campground currently has 70 non-hookup campsites on paved roads for tents or RVs. Each site has a picnic table and barbeque grill, but no fire pits. Sites are selected on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no size restrictions on RVs. Pets on leashes are welcome. Cigarette butts and animals waste must be picked up; no animals left unattended.

Dump Station

Dump Station is available with paid camping fee. Use of Dump Station is free for registered campers.

Showers

One shower building is available for registered campers year-round.

Picnic Areas/Shelters

13 single shaded ramadas with tables, grills are available for picnics. Restrooms and drinking fountains are located nearby.

Hiking Trails

Please use caution when hiking at the park. Those planning to use the longer trails should carry a topographic map. Each person should carry at least one gallon of drinking water per day. Remember summer temperatures often exceed 100°F. A trail map is provided with entrance fee.

Native Plant Trail: Located near Visitor Center, this 1/4 mile trail features desert plants along an accessible paved trail..

Treasure Loop Trail: Length 2.4 miles round trip, rated moderate, elevation change of 500 feet. It terminates at either picnic area.

Prospector's View Trail: Length 0.7 miles, rated moderate. It connects Siphon Draw Trail with Treasure Loop Trail also connects with Jacob's Crosscut Trail.

Jacob's Crosscut Trail: Trail runs 0.8 miles along the base of the mountain, rated easy. It connects Treasure Loop Trail with Prospector's View Trail, and continues 4.5 miles past the park area along the base of the Superstitions.

Siphon Draw Trail: 4 miles round trip, a very scenic hike, this trail winds up into a canyon known as Siphon Draw. It is possible to hike up the Flatiron (5.8 miles roundtrip), although it is not a designated, maintained trail all the way. It's advised that only experienced hikers in good shape attempt to hike to the top, as the climb is steep and difficult to follow. Allow at least five hours to the Flatiron and back.

Discovery Trail: Connects the campground and day use areas. Features information signs, a wildlife pond, bird feeder and viewing bench.

Biking

This park has dirt biking trails. Bikes can use the lower trails (#58) shared with hikers. Bikes are not allowed above Jacobs Crosscut Trail.

Wildlife Viewing

A variety of desert wildlife inhabit the park. Mammals of interest include deer, coyote, javelina, bobcat, and jackrabbit. Most desert animals are nocturnal, so early morning and late evening viewing are best. Any of the park trails offer good opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife viewing.