Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

About Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood offers kayaking on the Verde River, hiking trails that extend into Coconino National Forest, and fishing across its riparian landscape. The park features eight river-adjacent log camping cabins and over one hundred spacious campground sites, most with RV hookups that accommodate vehicles up to sixty-five feet long. A visitor center at the park entrance stocks camping and fishing supplies alongside Arizona-themed gifts. The park hosts programs and events throughout the year, including a birding photo contest that celebrates its designation as part of the Tuzigoot Important Bird Area. Day-use visitors enjoy a family-friendly playground and lagoons beside the Verde River. Active duty military receive fifty percent off day-use admission. Veterans with a VA-certified one hundred percent service-connected disability enter free for day-use, with passes covering up to three accompanied adults. Admission prices are published online at azstateparks.com.