Winkelman River Park
This small urban park and campground on the East side of Winkleman and Highway 77. The park contains a day-use area and campground for overnight stays. Riverside trails are found throughout the park. Area has a variety of trees, including cottonwood, hackberry, pine, eucalyptus and palm trees all of which attract many species of birds. The Gila River runs along the eastern and southern side of the park creating an opportunity to see waterfowl, warblers and a variety of sparrows.
Site Information
Region: Phoenix and Central
County: Pinal
Directions: The park is located just east of the downtown area at the junction of Hwy 77 and Hwy 177.
Latitude: 32.986482
Longitude: -110.76609
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: No charge for day use; $10 per vehicle per night for camping, $15 per night for recreational vehicles
Best time to visit: Year round
Habitats: Desert, Stream or river, Urban or Suburban park
Know Before You Go
Luten Arch Foot Bridge is located just a short distance from the park at Griffin Ave. and Quarelli St. The bridge crosses the Gila River and provides good views for egrets, herons, kingfishers, sparrows, waterfowl, and raptors.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Common Black Hawk, Costa’s Hummingbird, Desert Purple Martin, Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Contact Information
Town of Winkelman
206 Giffin Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85192
Phone: 520-356-7854
Website: https://winkelmanaz.gov/
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L5496726
Additional Resources:
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