Slide Rock State Park
241 miles north of Tucson
928-282-3034
Off of US 89A, this park is located in Oak Creek Canyon. A natural water slide provides plenty of entertainment. 

 

Buckskin Mountain State Park
285 miles northwest of Tucson
928-667-3231
North of Parker on AZ 95 and is on the Colorado River. Waterfront cabanas, tent sites and trailer areas are available.

 

Lake Havasu State Park
Cattail Cove- 306 miles northwest from Tucson
Windsor Beach - 221 miles northwest from Tucson
928-855-2784
This park has 2 recreation areas. Cattail Cove is on AZ 95 and Windsor Beach is in Lake Havasu City. Lake Havasu was formed by Parker Dam and is 45 miles long offering plenty of space for all water sports. Both areas have quiet campsites.

 

Roper Lake State Park
128 miles northeast of Tucson
520-428-6760
One half mile off US 666 near Safford, located at the foot of Mt. Graham. The park has camping and picnicking facilities. 

 

Painted Rocks State Park
125 miles northwest of Tucson
406-542-5500
This park is located off I-8 on Painted Rock Road. There are 2 diverse areas - one historic, one lake

 

Lyman Lake State Park
260 miles northeast of Tucson
928-337-4441
Located off US 666 near St. Johns in the plateau country, lies this 1,500 acre lake, at an elevation of over 6,000 feet. This park offers boating, water-skiing, canoeing, swimming, and fishing.

 

Patagonia Lake State Park
59 miles south of Tucson
520-287-6965
This park is located off AZ 82. It is situated in the hills of the Sonoita Creek area. The park features modern campsites and good fishing - the lake is stocked with trout, but also has bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie.

 

Alamo Lake State Park
256 miles northwest of Tucson
928-669-2088
This park is located on Cummingham Pass Road off US 60 at Wenden. Camping, Swimming, boating, hiking, canoeing, and bass fishing can be enjoyed at this large reservoir set on 5,642 acres.