The AZ Family Campout Program is for families that have little or no experience camping. http://azstateparks.com/family/
We provide the equipment, help you learn confidence and safety outdoors, and create family memories that last a lifetime! Have you ever wanted to take your family camping but weren't sure where to start? The Arizona Family Campout Program is a unique program designed for families who have little or no experience camping. During an activity filled weekend, families will be introduced to new adventu
06/12/2026
Family Campout at Lyman Lake State Park! Oh boy, the fish were hitting… Campers caught over 15 fish, a few so big they even snapped the lines. The exciting “fish filled” morning was followed by geocaching, kayaking, and our new inflatable StandUp Paddleboards! The wind challenged us at times, but campers came away with some fun experiences.
Special thanks to the awesome Lyman Lake Rangers for coming out to play!
05/18/2026
Water fun in the sun! High temps turned this River Island Campout into a water party! Tubing, kayaking, and swimming were much needed to cool off in the Arizona heat. We did mix in a few land based activities - a visit from Bucky the tortoise, planting 3 century plants, getting artsy with survival bracelets, and a celebration for our newest Junior Rangers!
It is safe to say… We Beat The Heat!
05/08/2026
Last weekend was the FIRST time we hosted a Family Campout at Rockin’ River Ranch State Park! A fun filled weekend tubing the Verde River, catching fish, and mountain biking & geocaching on the beautiful park trails. Campers even learned about the local animals, both predators and prey.
That river sure was ‘Rockin’ in a few spots… what an incredible experience!!
05/05/2026
The Red Rock State Park Campout was full of exciting critters! Campers had the chance to experience many different lizards & snakes, an owl, activities, and arts & crafts at the Earth Day Celebrations. 🦎 🐍 🦉 🦌
The day concluded with deer sightings, a beautiful sunset, and views of Cathedral Rock. 🏜️
04/17/2026
Fish, Lizards, and Bear Pelts. Oh my! Fool Hollow Lake State Park really gave our Family Campers quite the experiences! From fishing and geocaching to bone boxes, pelts, and historic clay pottery pieces. We had an all around incredible time.
Campers topped it off by collecting 72.6 Ibs of trash from the exposed lake bottom. Great work campers! 🎣🦎🐻
