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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 are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

Trailhead Group Area - For groups larger than 30 RV units. 2 large covered ramadas, each with 4 picnic tables and large barbecue grill. A large fire ring is centrally located between the 2 ramadas for group gatherings. This area 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

 


Fitness Hike along North Trail- McDowell Park - 2/10/2010
Sonoran Desert 101- McDowell - 2/11/2010
Find the Ranger at Nursery Tank- McDowell Park - 2/12/2010
"Stargazing for Everyone" at McDowell Mountain Regional Park - 2/12/2010
Pemberton Trail 50K - McDowell Park - 2/13/2010
Don’t Be Wishy-Washy! Come exploring! - McDowell Park - 2/13/2010
Desert Hiking 101:- McDowell Mountain Park - 2/13/2010
Sonoran Desert 101- McDowell Park - 2/19/2010
DEMO DAY - Pivot Cycles - 2/20/2010
Reptile Feeding at McDowell- McDowell Park - 2/20/2010
more...


Park Hours
Sun-Thu: 6am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 6am-10pm
- 365 days a year
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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