McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Nestled in the lower Verde River basin, the 21,099-acre park is a desert jewel. Elevations in the park rise to 3,000 feet along the west boundary. There are over 50 miles of multi-use trails and spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges.
Site Information
Region: Phoenix and Central
County: Maricopa
Directions: McDowell Mountain Regional Park address: 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Latitude: 33.667373
Longitude: -111.69803
Operational Hours: Other
Other Operational Hours: May 1 to October 31 - 5 am to 9 pm daily / November 1 to April 30 - 6 am to 8 pm daily
Admission or Fees: $7.00 per vehicle
Habitats: Desert, Urban or Suburban park
Know Before You Go
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: Abert’s Towhee, Canyon Wren, Elf Owl, Gilded Flicker, Pyrrhuloxia
Charismatic: Black-throated Sparrow, Curve-billed Thrasher, Gambel’s Quail, Gila Woodpecker, Lesser Goldfinch, Lesser Nighthawk, Phainopepla, Verdin
Contact Information
Parks and Recreation Department
Maricopa County
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd
Morristown, AZ 85342
Phone: 602-506-2930 ext 3
Website: https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/mcdowell-mountain-regional-park/
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L388509
