Jack Fletcher| Campground | Miles from Lost Dutchman State Park | Managed by | Sites | Fee per night | Booking | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Dutchman State Park | 0.3 | Arizona State Parks | - | - | Park website | - |
| Tortilla Campground | 10.8 | Tonto National Forest | 76 | $20 | Recreation.gov | 32 ft |
Sources: Recreation.gov, National Park Service, state and county park pages. "-" means the operator does not publish it.
Lost Dutchman Base Camps
Choose the state park when you want the closest base for lost dutchman state park camping. Your camp sits at 2,085 ft, and the park sits 40 miles east of Phoenix.
Lost Dutchman gives you 135 campsites and three group areas. Pick electric and water if your rig needs service. The park gives those hookups at 68 sites, and the rest support tents or RVs without hookups.
Every campsite gives your group a picnic table and a fire pit with an adjustable grill gate. Five camping cabins add a hard-sided choice when your trip needs less tent setup.
Tortilla Flat Winter Option
Choose Tortilla Campground when your trip can sit 11 miles from the park and you want a Tonto National Forest site. Tortilla works as your winter choice outside the Phoenix metropolitan area, and it opens October through April.
Recreation.gov lists 76 reservable campsites and sets a $20 nightly fee. Your Tortilla site includes a picnic table and a campfire ring with a cooking grate.
Canyon Lake and Marina sits two miles west, so you can add boat launches and boat rentals to your plan. Fish Creek Vista Point sits about 7 miles east on State Route 88.
Average daily high and low, °F, NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Apache Junction 5 Ne station.
Apache Trail Rig Fit
Measure your rig before you choose Tortilla. Lost Dutchman sets no RV size restrictions. Tortilla sets a maximum vehicle length of 32 feet and a maximum trailer length of 30 feet.
Your registered state park campsite includes free dump station use. The park closes that dump station to public use. Tortilla accommodates your RV with sewage hookups and on site dump facilities.
Camp only in designated areas at Lost Dutchman. Keep your group at a maximum of 10 people per site. Your site cannot exceed six adults or six kids. The park counts adults at 14 years and older.
Lost Dutchman Desert Temperatures
Plan your date around heat before you choose gear. Lost Dutchman opens year-round, and the Apache Junction 5 Ne station sits 0.2 miles away for local averages.
April gives your camp an average high of 85°F and an average low of 53°F. October stays warm with an average high of 88°F and an average low of 60°F.
May reaches an average high of 93°F. June reaches an average high of 103°F, and July reaches an average high of 105°F. August holds an average high of 104°F, so your shade and water plan need extra care. January brings your morning an average low of 43°F and an average high of 67°F.
Lost Dutchman Arrival and Fees
Plan your arrival around the state park schedule. Campsite check-in starts at 2 p.m., and cabin check-in starts at 3 p.m. Your campsite checkout time falls at noon. Your cabin checkout time falls at 10 a.m.
Lost Dutchman caps your stay at 14 nights in any 30-day period. Tortilla caps your stay at 14 days.
Budget for park entrance before your campsite. Your vehicle entry costs $10.00 with 1 person. A vehicle with 2 to 4 people uses the group vehicle rate. That rate costs $20.00. Individual or bicycle entry costs $5.00.
Lost Dutchman Quiet Rules
Start your hike during trail hours, 6 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The park locks day use gates from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. Your plan cannot use walk-in entry or hiker drop-off/pick-up.
Keep your campsite quiet from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Run your generator, including an idling vehicle, from 8 to 10 a.m. Use the evening generator window from 5 to 7 p.m.
Bring only domestic dogs and cats, and keep your pet attended. Use a leash no longer than 6 feet and pick up after it. Bring firewood because the park bars wood gathering. Use rings or grills and stay with your fire.
Three Things to Bring to Lost Dutchman State Park
A camping fanYour fan helps during September trips with a 99°F average high.
An insulated sleeping padYour pad adds insulation for November nights with a 50°F average low.
A tent heaterYour heater suits December planning with a 42°F average low.What Campers Ask About Lost Dutchman State Park
Can you camp at Lost Dutchman State Park?
Yes, you can camp at Lost Dutchman State Park in a tent, RV, group area, or cabin. Your site choice controls hookups, since some state park sites have electric and water and others do not.
How do you handle Lost Dutchman State Park camping reservations?
Choose your site type before you reserve, since the park offers campsites, group areas, and cabins. Your arrival plan should follow campsite check-in at 2 p.m. or cabin check-in at 3 p.m.
Does Lost Dutchman State Park campground have hookups?
Yes, you can choose electric and water hookups at Lost Dutchman State Park. Your other state park campsite choices support tents or RVs without hookups.
Is Tortilla Campground near Lost Dutchman reservable?
Yes, you reserve Tortilla Campground through Recreation.gov. Your plan should match its October through April season and Tonto National Forest setting.
What RV length fits near Lost Dutchman State Park?
Lost Dutchman sets no RV size restrictions, so you should check your site type and setup needs. Tortilla sets a maximum vehicle length of 32 feet and a maximum trailer length of 30 feet.
Nearby Arizona Guides
Sources
- Recreation.gov: Tortilla Campground: sites, fees, vehicle length
- azstateparks.com: facility information: official page
- NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020: monthly temperatures
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service: elevation
- OpenStreetMap: roads and rivers