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Fire Ban Beginning May 26, 2009!
This includes banning the use of all campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills.
It is acceptable to use gas/propane grills in designated areas.

Park Entry Fee - Day Use
Annual Passes
Desert Outdoor Ctr. Fees
Camping Fee (tent and RV)
Group Camping Fee 
Ramada Reservations Fees
Other Fees

Park Entry Fee - Day Use back to top
Desert park per motorized vehicle entry $ 6 per motorized vehicle entry*
Lake Pleasant per motorized vehicle entry $5
Per pedestrian, bicycle or horse $1 all other entry*
Per watercraft $2
Conservation Area per person $3
Per school bus $10
Per commercial bus $30
NOTES: *The park entry fee at all parks is for day-use only and no longer valid for overnight camping.
 
Camping Fee  (Tent and RV) back to top
Developed Campsites
• electrical/water hookups, dump station, restrooms, picnic
  tables, and grills
$20 per night
Semi-Developed Campsites
• restrooms, picnic tables, and grills - avail. at White Tank and
  Lake Pleasant only
$15 per night
Primitive Camping
• Shoreline at Lake Pleasant and turf at Estrella Mountain
$10 per night
Shaded RV Host Site (when available) $30 per night
NOTES:
• All camp sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and camping is limited to 14-consecutive days.
• Camping fee is a per-night rate (entry fee is waived for campers).
• Non-refundable and must be paid in advance.
 
Group Camping Fee - back to top
Reservation fee, non-refundable $30 reservation fee, plus
Group campsite
• Includes park entry, restrooms, ramadas, grills, fire pits, and dry camping.
• Available at McDowell Mtn.; Cave Creek; Usery Horse Staging Area; White Tank or Lake Pleasant.
$12 per unit per night

$72 - $120 charge
Desert parks - 6 unit min.
Lake Pleasant - 10 unit min.

Youth campsite
• Available at McDowell Mtn., Usery, White Tank and Estrella Mountain


$30 reservation fee, plus $2 per night per person
 
Ramada Reservations Fees - back to top
Two (2) tables $20 reservation fee plus entry
Four (4) tables $30 reservation fee plus entry
Six (6) tables $40 reservation fee plus entry
Eight (8) to ten (10) tables $60 reservation fee plus entry
12-16 tables $80 reservation fee plus entry
NOTES:
• All charges are for reservation only and do not include the entry fee.
• Non-refundable and must be paid in advance.
• There is a four-hour maximum use; additional time will be charged $5 per ramada per hour.
 
Other Fees back to top  
Amphitheater reservation $25
Archery $6 per vehicle
Competitive Track reservation $100

Estrella Arena
• Lights - $5 per hour

$50

Estrella Ballfield
• Lights - $5 per hour, per field

$10 per hour, per field
Special-Use Permit Application fee $50
NOTES:
• Rates above do not include the park entry fee, excluding Archery.
• The park may impose a Park Impact and/or other fee(s) determined by event.




 

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Maricopa County Parks & Recreation Dept.
Headquarters Administrative Offices
234 N. Central Ave, Suite 6400
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Ph: 602-506-2930 Fax: 602-506-4692
maricopacountyparks@mail.maricopa.gov
 
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