Parks and Nature
The developed portion of Dead Horse Ranch State Park covers 423 acres. The 3,300 foot elevation provides mild temperatures ideal for camping, mount... Read More
Year-round camping, fishing, picnicking, boating and wildlife viewing opportunities make Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area a popular place.
Experience life through the eyes of a frontier soldier at Fort Verde State Historic Park.
“Homolovi” is Hopi for “Place of the Little Hills” — the traditional name for Winslow, Arizona.The site preserves Pueblo archaeological s... Read More
Pets must be on a leash. Pets are not allowed on beaches.
Named after the fabled lost gold mine, Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the Sonoran Desert, 40 miles east of Phoenix. Several trails lead fro... Read More
Created as an irrigation reservoir by damming the Little Colorado River, Lyman Lake State Park is a 1,200-acre park that encompasses the shoreline of ... Read More
Oracle State Park is a 4,000 acre wildlife refuge in the northern foothills of the Catalina Mountains. The park offers day-use picnic areas and over 1... Read More
At two and a half miles long and 250 surface acres, Patagonia Lake State Park is popular for a variety of recreational activities, including water ... Read More
This five-story, 20 room cliff dwelling nestled into a limestone recess high above Beaver Creek served as a high-rise apartment building for prehistor... Read More
Visitors traveling along I-10 in southern Arizona can’t miss the prominent 1,500-foot peak of Picacho Peak State Park. Enjoy the view as you hike... Read More
This popular park offers a wide range of water recreation and camping.
Roper Lake has 30 lake surface acres, a boat ramp, natural stone hot tub, a swimming beach, a day use island with picnic tables and grills, camping... Read More
The park has several short trails that access and run along the creek. But it's most popular for its natural swimming hole.
The Natural Area is located in a transitional zone between the Sonoran Desert and the Chihuahuan Desert. Representative species from each zone can ... Read More
No swimming, but the lake offers lots of water recreation and hiking trails.
This park comprises the old town of the historic village of Tubac. Founded in 1752 as a Spanish Presidio (fort), the village now hosts working arti... Read More
While pets are not allowed in the famed caves, they are permitted on three hiking trails. Discover more ways to have ... Read More
Twenty seven million years ago a volcanic eruption of immense proportions shook the land around Chiricahua National Monument. One thousand times gr... Read More
Coronado National Memorial commemorates and interprets the significance of Coronado’s expedition to the area and the resulting cultural influence... Read More
This 200-acre arboretum is the home to 750 species of mostly drought-tolerant adapted and native plants representative of the high-desert Colorado ... Read More
The Rim Trail is an easy hike featuring mostly level ground with a few short hills. The trails has no shade so in the summer, plan your hike for the m... Read More
This ski resort is a lovely place to explore with pets in the summer. Just 20 minutes from Flagstaff, you can play disc golf, hike the trails, dine... Read More
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument celebrates the life and landscape of the Sonoran Desert. In this desert wilderness, you may drive a lonely road, h... Read More
One of the largest municipal parks in the country, South Mountain Park has over 51 miles of trails. Pets must be leashed. Please be aware there are ra... Read More
Fort Bowie commemorates the story of the bitter conflict between the Chiricahua Apaches and the United States military. For more than 30 years Fort... Read More
Created to restore natural habitats at risk in the area. You must keep your dog on leash and stay on the paved trails.
Petrified Forest National Park is a surprising land of scenic wonders and fascinating science. The park contains one of the world's largest and mos... Read More
Pipe Spring National Monument is rich with American Indian, early explorer and Mormon pioneer history. The water of Pipe Spring has made it possible f... Read More
This habitat restoration area teems with wildlife. You must get a permit to visit by emailing the water department at least a week before your visit. ... Read More
Reflecting one of the longest continuously inhabited landscapes of North America, the cultural resources of Canyon de Chelly--including distinctive ar... Read More
A dog-friendly hiking trail in the Red Rocks of Sedona. You can access it from two trailheads. From the South, take the Bell Rock Pathway fro... Read More
Wide and nearly level, Long Canyon Trail is an easy hike in Sedona's scenic red rock backcountry.
This trail is busy and parking can fill up by early in the morning. Plan ahead and have a backup if you there late. Parking fee of $11.
Just 40 mile north of Phoenix, take Interstate 17 to the Badger Springs (Exit #256), Bloody Basin Road (Exit #259), or Cordes Junction exits. You'll f... Read More
The conservation area includes 4 waterways and a variety of habitats. It's known for its excellent hiking and rafting. It also has two developed campi... Read More
The national monument allows primitive camping. It has no amenities. Review the website carefully for safety considerations.
Saguaro are enormous cacti and the universal symbol of the American West. This national park is one of the few areas where they can be found. It's ... Read More
The Ironwood Forest National Monument is about 25 miles northwest of Tucson an hour south of Phoenix. You can enter the area from Interstate 10 at Avr... Read More
Las Cienegas is 45 miles southeast of Tucson. Arizona. From Tucson, drive southeast on Interstate 10 to exit 281. Head south on State Highway 83. Near... Read More
One of the most diverse deserts. Bring in plenty of water for you and your pet. It is not available here.
This remote monument is a geologic treasure with stunning views. It is located just south of the Utah border and a reasonable drive from Kanab. Be ... Read More
Several trails cut through the southwest end of the rugged Tortolita Mountains. A trailhead at Dove Mountain, in the Town of Marana, leads northeast i... Read More
Sunset Crater Volcano was born in a series of eruptions sometime between 1040 and 1100. 900 years later, it is still the youngest volcano on the Color... Read More
This 800-acres preserve has pet friendly trails that are suitable for beginner to intermediate hikers. Trails are open from dawn to dusk. ... Read More
Well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied by the Salado culture during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries. The people farmed in the Salt Rive... Read More
Tuzigoot is an ancient village or pueblo built by a culture known as the Sinagua. The pueblo consisted of 110 rooms including second and third story s... Read More
