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 Events for McDowell Mtn 
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Fire Ban Beginning May 12, 2008!
This includes banning the use of all campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills.
It is acceptable to use gas/propane grills in designated areas.


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

 


Mountain Bike in the Moonlight - McDowell - 5/17/2008
Sunday Morning Sunrise Walk in the Desert - 5/18/2008
Full Moon Hike - 5/20/2008
Fitness Friday! North Hike - McDowell - 5/23/2008
Stargazing for Everyone - McDowell - 5/24/2008
Introduction To The Sonoran Desert - McDowell - 5/28/2008
Fitness Friday! Wagner-Granite Trail Hike - McDowell - 5/30/2008
Mountain Bike in the Moonlight - McDowell - 6/14/2008
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    mailing address
Ph: 480-471-0173      Fax: 480-471-3523
mcdowellpark@mail.maricopa.gov
 
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