Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Campground and RV Sites

With over 100 spacious camp sites scattered throughout the high desert, the Dead Horse Ranch campgrounds are at the epicenter of outdoor recreation. The campground consists of four loops that each have varying numbers of spots available for you to stay. Most campsites here are RV accessible with hookups. Many of the pull through sites can accommodate truck/trailer setups up to 65 feet long. Reserve a spot early because this park is popular and getting a spot can be difficult during the weekend. Try instead for a weekday adventure! Fees are $50 per night for a site with electricity, and $25 a night for sites without hook-ups. Click below to book a spot and begin your Verde Valley adventure at Dead Horse Ranch State Park!

Campground Information

Cabins

A Dead Horse Ranch cabin experience will elevate your trip by placing you comfortably in the middle of an outdoor adventure! Eight one-room "glamping" cabins are available to visitors that would like to extend their stay, but would rather not do so in the campground. All eight cabins have electricity, lighting, and heating/cooling but there is no water available. These dry cabins are however situated close to a clean restroom with showers. The cabin loop is tucked away in a mesquite thicket which really adds to the remote feel of your fun cabin adventure!

Cabin Information

Trails

Most trails within the confines of this park fall under "shared use" guidelines. Hikers, bikers, and equestrian users all have the right to use these trails, although standard trail etiquette should be followed during your trip. Take a look at the Dead Horse Trail Page for insight about each trail on the park and an in-depth look at the Lime Kiln trail that connects this park to Red Rock State Park.

Fishing

Two distinct fishing options are available to park visitors, each of them offering a different experience for those of you that like to catch a few. The Verde River is along the southern edge of the park and holds bass, bluegills and channel catfish year-round. The river is supplemented with rainbow trout during the winter months from out partners over at the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

The Dead Horse lagoons hold the same fish species, and all three are stocked with rainbow trout during the winter. The largemouth bass in these lagoons offer up great springtime action as they come to the shallow areas to breed. Learn all about the Dead Horse Ranch fishing opportunities on the park fishing page, than plan a trip and hook some memories!

Discover the River Day Use Area at Dead Horse Ranch State Park, just steps from the Verde River. Explore trails that wind through lush riparian areas filled with cottonwood and willow trees, perfect for birding and wildlife viewing. The ADA-accessible Canopy Trail offers excellent access for those with mobility needs. Two reservable ramadas, each equipped with a large grill, electricity, and picnic tables, are ideal for group gatherings, with a total capacity of 200+ people.

Clean, accessible restrooms and showers are available at the campgrounds and near the lagoons. Showers to be used by registered campers and paid shower use only. A hot shower is really nice after playing hard all day! The park does not supply toiletries.

Dead Horse Ranch Park Rules

• Camping fees are per vehicle, maximum of two vehicles per campsite.
• When leaving your campsite unattended, please do something to demonstrate occupancy.
• Pets must be kept on a leash and may not be left unattended. Please clean up after your pet. Pets are not permitted in park buildings.
• Firewood gathering is prohibited on park grounds.
• Check in time for visitors with reservations is 2 p.m.
• Checkout time is noon.
• Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
• Generators are prohibited.
• Amplified music / public address systems are prohibited.
• Park stay is limited to 14 nights in any 30-day period.
• Vehicles and trailers must be parked on paved surfaces only (including campsites).
• Grey water must be contained.
• RV and vehicle washing is prohibited in the park.
• Swimming, wading and stand-up paddle boards are prohibited in the lagoons.
• No motorized boats permitted in the lagoons. Boats must be Coast Guard approved and personal floatation devices must be worn.
• Discharging firearms is prohibited in developed areas within the park (including BB and pellet guns, bows, and slingshots).
• No metal detecting.

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