Oracle State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $10 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- azstateparks.com(520) 896-2425
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Oracle State Park is a 4,121-acre park in Pinal County, about 5 miles south of Mammoth.
Visitors come for stargazing, horseback riding, historic sites, biking, and wildlife watching. The official site lists about 15 miles of trails.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — | |
| Park — Summer | Daily | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Summer hours |
| Park — Winter | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Winter hours |
| Other — Thanksgiving | Daily | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | — |
| Park | Christmas: closed | ||
| Entrance gate | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — | |
| Visitor center — Summer | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Summer hours |
| Visitor center — Winter | Not stated | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Winter hours |
Official wording
Winter Hours (begin October 1) 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (exit gates close at 5 p.m.) Summer Hours (begin May 1) 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (exit gate closes at 4 p.m.) Additional Arizona Trail and Stargazing access is available seven days a week at the American Avenue Trailhead parking lot. Please call 520-896-2425 to reserve entry. Park Store/Kannally Ranch House Gift Shop
Summer Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Winter hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (no admittance after 1 p.m.)
Christmas Eve: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: closed
New Years Eve: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (no admittance after 1 p.m.)
Christmas Eve: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: closed
New Years Eve: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (exit gates close at 5 p.m.) 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (exit gate closes at 4 p.m.)
Park Store/Kannally Ranch House Gift Shop
Summer Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Winter hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (no admittance after 1 p.m.)
Christmas Eve: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: closed
New Years Eve: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (no admittance after 1 p.m.)
Christmas Eve: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Christmas: closed
New Years Eve: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Phoenix).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per vehicle (1 adult) | $10 |
| Per vehicle (2-4 adults) | $20 |
| Individual/bicycle | $5 · walk-in |
Official wording
Per vehicle (1 adult): $10.00 Per vehicle (2-4 adults): $20.00 Individual/bicycle: $5.00
Arizona park passes
- Annual Day Use Pass — $200. Day-use access for up to four people at state parks across Arizona (with listed exceptions) Details
- 100% Military Disabled Veterans pass — Free. Free day-use for 100% service-connected disabled veterans and up to three accompanying adults Details
- Active duty / retired / service-disabled veteran discount — 50% off day-use. Day-use entrance discount (not tours or special fees) Details
From the Arizona state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Arizona State Parks reservations (Tyler Technologies; reached via azstateparks.com/reserve/)
- Phone
- (877) 697-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: certain posted trails.
Pets must remain on leash. Pets are not allowed on certain posted trails. Q: Can we bring our dog? A: Yes, leashed dogs are allowed on trails, with the exception of the Windy Ridge and Bellota Trail loops. • Pets must remain on leash. Pets are not allowed on certain posted trails.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
HikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingStargazingHorseback ridingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
Hiking/Biking Trails
Over 24 miles of trails can be found within southern Arizona's Oracle State Park. These trails traverse a variety of topography and vegetation features through high desert type habitat. Numerous bird and animal species can be seen from the trails within the park and photo opportunities are frequent. Hikers and bikers rejoice the scenic views and gorgeous display of high desert vegetation. In addition to the other fantastic trails, a historic section of the Arizona Trail bisects the park.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
The Oak Woodland Area has seven picnic tables under shade trees and one accessible portable toilet. The park's roadside area has five picnic tables and a historic ore cart. This area is so serene and it might be a great place to catch up on your favorite book, or get lost in conversation with someone close.
The park has modern, handicap accessible restrooms at the Group Use Area and Ranch House. There are four composting toilets, each with sink and running water. There is also one accessible portable toilet available at the Oak-Woodland parking area, with no sink facility.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Oracle Rules
- Stay on designated trails.
- Pets must remain on leash. Pets are not allowed on certain posted trails.
- It is illegal to remove anything, including plants, wildlife or artifacts.
- Vehicles must stay on paved road.
- No wood, charcoal, or ground fires.
- Oracle State Park is a day-use park, vehicles must exit by 5 p.m. when the main entrance gate will close.
Agency Rules & Regulations
Getting there
- Address
- 3820 Wildlife Drive
Oracle, AZ 85623 - Nearest town
- Mammoth — about 5 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.6071, -110.7321
- Phone
- (520) 896-2425
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: Daily 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Daily 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Arizona State Parks & Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Arizona State Parks & Trails 'Find a Park' page (one .location block per park with features, reservation links and Google Maps coordinates); sitemap.xml lists the same park slugs
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology