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McDowell Mountain Regional Park offers 76 individual sites for tent or RV camping. Each site has a large parking area to accommodate up to a 45' RV and is a "Developed Site," with water and electrical hook-ups, dump station, a picnic table and a barbecue fire ring. All restrooms offer flush toilets and showers. The south loop of the campground also offers handicapped-accessible restrooms. All sites in the campground may be reserved online at http://www.maricopacountyparks.org/.

Camping Fees

Large groups can reserve one of three campgrounds within McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The Group Campgrounds can be reserved for a fee and requires a commitment of six units to utilize the facility for dry camping.

Group Campground - 3-acre parking area can accommodate 30 RV units for day use or overnight camping. Restroom with flush toilets and hot water showers, a covered ramada with 6 picnic tables, a large barbecue grill, and a large fire ring for campfires.

Four Peaks Staging Area - This is a primitive area which is ideal for overnight camping groups with horses or mules.

Youth Group Area - For Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other youth groups. Large parking area with port-a-jons, water, picnic tables, flagpole, and large fire ring. This area is ideal for overnight scout camping trips.

Group Camping Fees

Little Critters Storytime w/ Ranger Amy -McDowell Park Nature Center

Cactus Flower Full Moon Hike - McDowell - 5/24/2013
Under the Desert Floor- North Trail- McDowell Park - 5/25/2013
True Creepy Crawlies of the Desert- McDowell Park - 5/25/2013
Summer Night Ride Series - 5/25/2013
Welcome to the "Wild West - an introduction to the Sonoran Desert" - 5/30/2013
Little Critters Storytime w/ Ranger Amy -McDowell Park Nature Center - 5/30/2013
Intro to Animal Tracking -Nursery Tank Trail– McDowell Park - 5/31/2013
Drop-In Tortoise Feedings- “County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild!"- McDowell Park Visitor Center - 5/31/2013
Desert Plant Adaptations – ADA Accessible- McDowell Park - 6/6/2013
Fridays Fitness Hike – Wagner Trail- McDowell - 6/7/2013
Scorpion Scavenger Hunt! - McDowell Park - 6/7/2013
The Desert Grocery Store – North Trail- McDowell Park - 6/8/2013
Summer Night Ride Series - 6/8/2013
Drop-In Tortoise Feedings- McDowell Park Visitor Center - 6/13/2013
Fridays Fitness Hike – Wagner Trail- McDowell - 6/14/2013
There’s a Rattlesnake on my Doorstep!- McDowell Park - 6/15/2013
Drop-In Tortoise Feedings- McDowell Park Visitor Center - 6/20/2013
Fridays Fitness Hike – Trailhead Staging- McDowell - 6/21/2013
Cactus Flower Discovery Walks- North Trail– McDowell Park - 6/22/2013
Reptile and Live Animal Feeding - “The County Parks are getting Wet ‘n’ Wild this Summer!" -McDowell - 6/22/2013
Summer Night Ride Series - 6/22/2013
SUPER Saguaro Full Moon Hike - McDowell - 6/23/2013
Fridays Fitness Hike – Sonoran Trail- McDowell - 6/28/2013
Fridays Fitness Hike - McDowell - 7/5/2013
Summer Night Ride Series - 7/6/2013
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McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
MMRP Arizona 85255  
Ph: 480-471-0173      Fax: 480-471-3523
mcdowellpark@mail.maricopa.gov

Mailing Address
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
PO Box 18415
Fountain Hills,  AZ 85269-8415

 
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