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Set in the northeast Valley of metro Phoenix, McDowell Mountain Regional Park covers 21,099 acres in the lower Verde River basin. Campers choose from 76 individual sites for tent or RV camping, which can accommodate up to a 45-foot RV. These developed sites have water and electrical hook-ups, plus a dump station, picnic table, and barbecue fire ring, while all restrooms offer flush toilets and showers. Group camping is also available.
McDowell Mountain activities range from biking, hiking, and horseback riding on over 50 miles of multi-use trails to picnicking, stargazing, and plenty of park-organized programs and events.
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr., MMRP, AZ 85268
I've lived in Fountain Hills for 20+ years, and this is my first visit to the park to do some camping. This was my views every morning at sunrise. Absolutely breathtaking this will definitely not be my last visit.
What I want to know is what's the green golf ball looking thing in my picture? I saw it shortly after taking the pic. I'm not able to find or duplicate it.
Participated in the 2023 AZ Ragnar Trail! The scapes were beautiful. There is a lot of something for everyone and every level from novice to super technical for hikes or mountain biking. This should be a given, but make sure to pre-hydrate and have plenty of hydration available. It gets pretty hot out there!
Great running and riding trails!! Smooth with some gradual climbs, nothing difficult or technical. I have done so many running and biking races here and all of them were a lot of fun.
Excellent trails for the seasoned mountain biker. Several lengths and an expert trail which is moderately difficult for the category A level racer. Trails are well marked, easy to follow, and one-way. Riding is fast and generally smooth with exception of the southern most portion of the long loop (very rocky). Very fun riding which reminds me why I love offroad riding.
