Picacho Peak State Park

Picacho Peak State Park is a 3,461-acre park in Pinal County, about 13 miles southeast of Eloy.

Popular activities here are winter sports, wildlife watching, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.

Camping & RV Sites Picacho Peak State Park’s campground has a total of 78 electric sites for both tent and RV camping. Sites are suitable for RVs and/or tents. No more than six adults and 10 people total per site. No more than two vehicles per site. Only one motorhome/RV per site. Four sites are accessible. No water or sewer hookups are available. Access to all sites is paved. Sites are fairly level and are located in a natural Sonoran Desert setting. Both back-ins and pull-throughs are available. No maximum size limit (except no tractor trailers allowed). All sites offer a picnic table and barbeque/fire ring. Many sites also offer ramadas, and some of the sites are handicapped-accessible. Use of the dump station is included in the price for camping. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generator use is not permitted. There are two modern, handicapped-accessible restroom and shower buildings available at no additional charge for campers. An off-leash dog park is available for registered campers only. It's located across the street from the entrance to A loop. Please pick up after your furry friends! Second Vehicle Fee: There will be a per night fee for second vehicles. The fee will be paid upon arrival at the park. The fee does not apply to vehicles towed behind a primary vehicle when the primary vehicle remains at the site and the towed vehicle is used for transportation. Important Note: Entrance gate is closed nightly from 8 p.m.-5 a.m. Trails are closed from sunset to sunrise. Campground Information Group Reservations: Camping All group camping areas are available only by reservation. Group reservations can be made up to one year in advance. To make group reservations, call the park directly. For more details and pictures of the areas, visit the Group SItes page.

Hiking Trails Experience the very best the Sonoran desert has to offer right from our various hiking trails within the park. Choose strenuous or easy going options to suit your ability or mood. Please get a park map upon your arrival to find out where you can access this beautiful slice of desert and explore the trails.

Accessible Day Use Areas Cholla Ramada: Four picnic tables and grills, water source. Maximum of 40 people. Wheelchair accessible. Electric (lighting and 110 volt outlets). Close proximity to parking, restrooms, hiking trails, and playground. $25.00 plus daily entrance fee. Ocotillo Ramada: Four picnic tables & grills, water source. Maximum of 40 people. Wheelchair accessible. Electric (lighting and 110 volt outlets). Close proximity to parking, restrooms, hiking trails, and playground. $25.00 plus daily entrance fee. Non-Accessible Day Use Areas Ironwood Ramada: Four picnic tables, group grill, fire ring & water source. Maximum capacity 30 people. Electric (lighting and 110 volt outlets). Close proximity to parking, restrooms, hiking trails. $25.00 plus daily entrance fee. Mesquite Ramada: Four picnic tables, grills. Maximum capacity 30 people. Not Wheelchair accessible. Electric (lighting and 110 volt outlets) & water source. Close proximity to parking, restrooms, hiking trails. $25.00 plus daily entrance fee.

Park Rules • Gates are closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. • Trails closed from sunset to sunrise. • Littering is unlawful. • Damaging or removing the natural rocks, vegetation, native wood, or public property is prohibited. • For your own safety, stay on designated trails. • Drive and park only on designated paved surfaces. DO NOT pull off on side of road. • Obey posted speed limits and all other signs. • Keep pets on a leash. Clean up after your pet. • Camping in designated areas only. • Quiet hours are observed 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. • Check out time for campers is 12 noon. Agency Rules & Regulations