Mcdowell Mountain Regional Park

Mcdowell Mountain Regional Park, located in Maricopa County Park in Arizona, and is a great spot for a immersion in the beautiful landscape of the Arizona desert. There's trails for hiking within walking distance including the North Trail, and visitors can also go biking, horseback-riding and picnicking. Near the North Trail is a Nature Center, so for wildlife enthusiasts, there's a number of species for viewing and holding, including gila monsters, snakes, scorpions and tarantulas. Visitors also flock there every year to join with other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy park orchestrated events, tours and educational programs, so be sure to reserve a spot online in events like explorations of the nearby bay and group hiking expeditions. And finally, stargazing is another one of the campgrounds' most popular activities, so bring a blanket and get out there after dusk!