Alamo Lake State Park
Storms from the Baja, west and north, often bring an abundance of waterfowl and sometimes uncommon birds to the lake and adjacent riparian areas.
Buckskin Mountain State Park
Views along the Parker strip, an 18-mile stretch between Parker Dam and Headgate Dam. Over 144 species of waterfowl, shore and desert birds have been identified in this area.
Catalina State Park
A 5,525-acre state park with outstanding riparian woodlands and Sonoran desert, featuring lush Fremont cottonwood, mesquite, and saguaro and many other species of cacti. Hiking trails traverse the Catalina Mountains.
Cattail Cove State Park
This 2,000-acre park is one of the most prolific sites on the Havasu Trail, located on Lake Havasu. Many uncommon waterfowl and shorebirds can be seen in the cove along with a rich mixture of desert and riparian birds.
Dankworth Pond State Park
A 15-acre pond is part of Roper Lake State Park and one of several good birding opportunities near Safford that welcomes riparian and wetland species year-round.
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Over 400-acres in a beautiful greenbelt along the Verde River close to the base of the Mingus Mountains. Beautiful and varied habitat and is included within the Tuzigoot Important Bird Area.
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
Man-made waterfowl nesting islands, snags, and grasslands. Bald Eagles are usually seen perched on snags on both sides of the lake.
Lake Havasu State Park – North View
Popular for a variety of outdoor activities and offering sweeping views of Lake Havasu. Birders will find a wide range of migrating waterfowl, gulls/terns, egrets/herons, shorebirds and warblers.
Lost Dutchman State Park
At the base of the Superstition Mountains, offering many trails into the Superstition Wilderness only 40 miles from Phoenix.
Lyman Lake State Park
A 1,200-acre park that encompasses the shoreline of a 1,500-acre reservoir at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Good with a scope especially during migration season.
Oracle State Park
The 4,000 acre park varies in elevations between 2,500’ and 5,000’ and is part of a large historic cattle ranch homesteaded in 1902. It is also an International Dark Sky Park.
Patagonia Lake State Park
This state park features the 252-acre Patagonia Lake, a man-made waterbody that attracts all sorts of wildlife year-round.
Picacho Peak State Park
Along with the 1,500-foot peak, the park is home to many desert birds, mammals, and reptiles. In years with good winter rains, it is famous for its spring wildflower display.
Red Rock State Park
A 286-acre nature preserve and environmental education center with stunning panoramic vistas of the “West Sedona formations”, including Cathedral Rock and Seven Warriors.
Roper Lake State Park
The largest body of water in the region at 32-acres, Roper Lake and the state park are a huge draw for birds and other wildlife.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Standing 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point, it is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The park provides habitat for animals, insects, and birds.