Dead Horse Ranch State Park

About Dead Horse Ranch State Park

It covers 423 hectares and is known for its 6-mile stretch around the river, and its 3300 vertical metres make it a great place to hike along the River Verde or just waddle in the cool water.

The mammals most common in the park include white-tailed deer, cougars and striped deer, as well as a variety of birds and reptiles. Life along the river changes with the seasons and gives visitors an insight into the life of the wildlife and their habits, which change during the season.

The lagoon along the Verde River provides excellent habitat for birds and the park also hosts a great variety of reptiles and amphibians. Dead Horse Ranch State Park is located on the Verdes River in Cotonwood Township. The park has a number of hiking trails as well as trails for horse riding and mountain biking. It is also home to a wide range of wildlife, such as deer, elk, elk, coyote, lynx, fox, wolf and other wildlife.

It is close to several major population centers, including Flagstaff, Phoenix and Prescott. Using the Dead Horse Ranch as a base is used by a variety of attractions to visit, including the Arizona Museum of Natural History, Arizona State University, Phoenix Zoo and many other attractions.

The Dead Horse Ranch was bought by the Irish in the 1950s and opened to the public for the first time in 1953.

The story behind the park's name begins with the Irys family, who came to Arizona from Minnesota in the late 1940s to buy a ranch. When the family first saw the property, they saw a dead horse lying in a field, so they named it Dead Horse Ranch after the purchase. They looked at it and the answer was one of those dead horses, and that's how it looked.

After two days of cattle raising, Papa Ireys asked the children which ranch they liked best, and while they were at the ranch they found a large dead horse lying on the side of the road.

The Irys family chose the name Dead Horse Ranch and made it a condition of the sale when the park was acquired by Arizona State Parks in 1973. The dead horse was offered for sale to the Arizona Department of Parks and Recreation along with Deadhorse Ranch Ranger Station in exchange for a $1,000 bail.

Eight one-bedroom log cabins are available on Dead Horse Ranch Reservation, all of which are located away from other campsites, making them ideal for weekends and weeks off.

The cottages are variably equipped with a number of amenities, such as fireplaces, fireplaces, showers, bathrooms and even a pool.

Campers must bring their own bed linen, but family-style showers are only a short walk from the cabins. In some areas there is an electrified Ramada grill and a fireplace that can be shared by the cabin guests. Some cottages also have barbecues and outdoor picnic tables, and campers can even camp in the pool.

Most drilling sites can accommodate a 40 foot motorhome, truck or trailer rigged to 65 feet and featuring barbecues, picnic tables, a picnic table, an outdoor pool and pool house, and cabins.

If a campsite is not connected to electricity, it can be used as a non-electric pitch for camping. The tour is free for registered campers and has a 1,000 square foot campsite with outdoor pool and pool house, picnic tables and cabins.

Spring and fall can be busy, so please call us to check availability and look out for the Dead Horse Ranch State Park Facebook page. Charges are based on an electric night, but there is no charge for camping at Dead Horse Park, depending on the number of people near you and the length of your ride.

All 43 campsites include ADA - barrier-free spaces, and 36 of them include an ADA barrier-free space. All 43 campsites are accessible and all 36 campsites have barrier-free spaces for disabled and non-disabled people.

All 17 non-electric campsites include ADA - barrier-free tents - only pitches and all 27 campsites include two barrier-free ADA pitches. Campers, including campers and vans, are not allowed on any of the campsites except on the two ADA-accessible and one barrier-free space for the disabled.

Modern toilets and hot showers border the loop, and each loop is surrounded by a modern toilet and hot water shower.

Canoeing and kayaking are popular on the river and in the lagoons, and launch pads and moorings are available at East Lagoon. Boating is not allowed in the upper western lagoon, but gas and electric motors must be removed before take-off.

Children under 12 years of age must always wear a personal swimming device (PFD) when boating, and children over 12 years of age must not swim in the lagoons.

In the warm season, the lagoons are full of catfish, in the cold season with rainbow trout and trout, as well as rainbow salmon, bluefish, redfish and other species.

Fly fishing in rivers and lagoons is becoming more popular, and some species are perch, catfish, blue fish, as well as cappie and trout.

All anglers under 14 years of age require a valid Arizona fishing license, and license information is available online at Arizona Game and Fish. Fishing licenses can be purchased from local vendors or from the Arizona Department of Fish and Wildlife or the State Fish & Wildlife Department.

Picnic tables are located in the park's lounges and Ramada campsites and are individually set up in various locations around the lagoon. Many of the RamADA restaurants also have accessible picnic tables, and some of them serve a variety of dishes such as hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and more.

Dead Horse Ranch State Park offers a variety of cycling opportunities for all levels. Aspiring mountain bikers will find a place to develop new skills, and ambitious off-road riders will find that the trails and trails in the park and the mountain bike trail system are perfect for practicing basic skills.

Advanced mountain bikers will find fun and challenges on the mountain bike trails in the park, and experienced off-roadies can use it as a starting point for a ride through the Verde Valley. Mountain bikers from all over the world come to Dead Horse Ranch because it is so close to Sedona, so they use it for riding. All other campsites in the Verdes Valley offer showers, but you have to have showers or a must have for the whole day.

We work together to develop and manage this system so you can have fun but bring extra water.

From the early summer months, the system of pathways will be established on the west side of the park, north of Sedona.

The Trailhead is located north of the lagoon at the end of Flycatcher Road and stretches into the Coconino National Forest. Dead Horse Ranch is located on the west side of Sedona, south of Flagstaff, Arizona, and west of Arizona State Park.

The loop consists of a section of the historic lime kiln road, followed by a section of the lime kiln road. The lime burner road originally served as an access road to a distillery from the 19th century and is still used today.

Soon after the kiln was built, the road was extended and served as a road connecting Sedona and Jerome, and is still used today as an access road to the distillery. The remains of the stoves are still visible along this road and limestone is burned to produce lime, which was used as mortar for the construction of the fireplace and the fireplace.

This loop is a popular exit for mountain bikers, and the average ride time on a mountain bike is about an hour, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Start and finish are in the River Day Use Area, the river is accessed via a short, narrow side path. A varied forest area with a variety of trees, shrubs, grasses and other plants and a stream crosses the path.

This gives park visitors with reduced mobility the opportunity to escape off the beaten track and for people with reduced mobility a short walk to the river.

Dead Horse Ranch State Park 2, the largest of its kind in the United States, houses more than 1,000 horses and over 100 species of animals.

The trail head is located in the River Day Use Area of Dead Horse Ranch State Park 2, and the start and finish are located there. Return to the hiking trail for scenic views of the national park and its many hiking trails and amenities.

The Trailhead is located at the end of Flycatcher Road, south of the River Day Use Area of Dead Horse Ranch State Park 2, near the intersection of River Road and FlyCatcher Drive.

The variety of plants, running water and laundry make this route popular, but the stairs and bridges prevent it from being used for equestrian sports.

The historic Hickey Irrigation Trench follows under the canopy of the trees of Ailanthus and Mesquite.

This path is located on the west side of the park, south of Dead Horse Ranch Road and west of Highway 101.

This path is located on the west side of the park, south of Dead Horse Ranch Road and west of Highway 101 and east of Interstate 10.

Dead Horse Ranch State Park 2 Trail, a one-mile trail from the park's main entrance to the trailhead at the northern end of the state park, through the woods.

With an accessible lagoon and a parking lot, the path allows a walk through the lagoons, but you should not lead your horse along the banks of the lagoons. The river can be used as a shared path or as a private private path for the public, as long as you share the path.

This path is a paradise for birdwatchers and passes the best breeding grounds in the area, where birds of prey such as the blue heron, the little owl and other bird species live.

This path runs along the south side of the Verde River and is easily reached on foot and from the lagoon on the south side. This trail is located in an area used daily by the rivers and shares many of the paths of Dead Horse Ranch. Access is via a short walk from the main entrance of Dead Horse Ranch at the northern end of the trail, but also via the Trailhead on the west side, south of Red River Road.

In the park there are a number of guided hikes and trails as well as a variety of other activities and activities.

The nearly 180-mile-long Verde River is a major river in Arizona and the last free river to flow into the desert. This trip takes you along the Verde River Greenway and offers a great view of one of Arizona's most beautiful and scenic rivers.

In 1986, the state bought the area, now called Dead Horse Ranch State Park and the Verde River Greenway, for $1.5 million. The greenways cover almost 480 hectares and are over 6 miles long, with a total area of more than 2,000 hectares of land.

The 3300 feet of altitude means that even if you only wade in the cool water, you will swim in some of Arizona's most beautiful waterfalls.

In addition to the year-round river, some of the Greenway's most important natural resources are its surrounding river corridors. Life along the river changes with the seasons and gives visitors an insight into the life of many species of Arizona animals and nature. Nearly twenty threatened or threatened species are included, including the blue heron, the Arizona golden eagle and many other species. The willow - gooded is the last remaining booth of its kind in Arizona and is one of only a few remaining specimens of this species in the United States.

The Dead Horse Ranch State Park Greenway, the largest of its kind in Arizona, runs along the Colorado River and the Arizona River.