White Tank Mountain Regional Park

Category: State park

Address: Arizona, USA

Phone: +16025062930

Opening hours

Sunday: 5AM–9PM

Monday: 5AM–9PM

Tuesday: 5AM–9PM

Wednesday: 5AM–9PM

Thursday: 5AM–9PM

Friday: 5AM–9PM

Saturday: 5AM–9PM

Reviews

Nikki Luvlocs

Oct 24, 2022

Goa day after it rains, so u can enjoy the waterfall.

John blehm

Oct 17, 2022

Beautiful scenery and great atmosphere

Mary Durkin

Oct 11, 2022

Love the library

Julie Scopa

Oct 7, 2022

A lot of great hikes here and I haven't seen it too busy. Just starting to explore these beautiful mountains and trails

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Questions & Answers

Is there an entrance fee besides the purchase of an annual pass?

Robin Coursen | Oct 27, 2019
Kristen Shroyer | Oct 27, 2019

Yes. 2.00 if you park at the library and walk in our 7.00 per car if you drive in.

Is this a good place to hike in August?

tiffany smith | Oct 27, 2018
Brenda Howard | Oct 27, 2018

I would agree with only hiking early morning or late evening when it's cooler. I would also warn about wildlife. I met up with a coyote at dusk one night. Didn't bother me or my dog but just be aware.

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Is there tent camping there? If not, where can I do some desert camping?

Daniel Heil | Oct 27, 2019
Joe H | Oct 27, 2019

Lake pleasant is another option

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Is there a visitors center?

Thomas Szafraniec | Oct 26, 2020
Jess Montgomery | Oct 26, 2020

Yes. There is a library and vistor center at the base of the mountain

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How much to get in via vehicle with 2 mountain bikes..?

toni patten | Oct 27, 2019
Janita Johnston | Oct 27, 2019

It is $7 for a day pass per vehicle

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Just moved here from Indiana, are there any groups / clubs that set up hikes? Not sure I really want to hike alone!

Drew Forehand | Oct 27, 2019
Rob Anderson | Oct 27, 2019

There's a Facebook group called "Arizona Hiking", people arrange quite a few group hikes. If you are into trail running at all try surpriserunningclub.org

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Can you use a camp stove in the park?

Ron Nunn | Oct 27, 2019
Brenley Fuller | Oct 27, 2019

Yes but it is propane only during the summer time they have a fire ban starting in May . During the Winter you can use charcoal or make a fire to cook on .

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Are there any rivers to take a personal raft ride/trip anywhere near there? If not, where in Arizona can you go rafting?

Daniel Heil | Oct 27, 2019
Michael Maki | Oct 27, 2019

None at white tank...Google Salt River Rafting.

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Are Poppies blooming now, 3> 8>19?

Elaine Clesi | Oct 27, 2019
Alicia Hyjek | Oct 27, 2019

Yes

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Do they leave the gates open for christmas?

Jacob Miller | Oct 27, 2019
Steve Goetzenberger | Oct 27, 2019

According to their website they are open 365 days a year.

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Do they accept cards for entry or just cash?

Pedro Ochoa | Oct 27, 2019
Rose Wehrenberg | Oct 27, 2019

Yes

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Do you have to pay to hike the trails?

Angela Wells | Oct 27, 2018
Roger Birchmier | Oct 27, 2018

6.00. Entry fee. July 7.00.up a dollar more

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How much to get in

Daniel Labuff | Oct 27, 2018
Elaine Schmidt | Oct 27, 2018

$ 6 per car

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Are dogs allowed on the trails?

Bertha | Oct 27, 2018
Gary Martin | Oct 27, 2018

Yes, the usual pick up after your pet and on a leash. Dogs are curious, and the rattlesnakes are not. Just use caution when the snakes get active.

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where can you rent or purchase walking sticks?

Robert Coburn | Oct 27, 2018
fiero tube | Oct 27, 2018

They sell some inside the gift shop off to the right side of the toll booth as you're entering.

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Can we smoke if we have a card?

Shaheed Haynes | Oct 27, 2018
iris montoya | Oct 26, 2021

I know it's been 2 years since the question was asked, but with the recent prop 207 passing, I wanted to clarify that it's still not permitted.

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Kat Tucker | Oct 27, 2018
John Hazard | Oct 27, 2018

Its a surprise

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know of any bird guides in Surprise area

Kat Tucker | Oct 27, 2018
Llew - | Oct 27, 2018

I never knew there was a service like that. Great question I will check this as I would like to know as well.

Can i open carry a firearm at this park?

frank esparza | Oct 27, 2018
Steve Hawley | Oct 27, 2018

You can definitely carry. This is Arizona. Just not in the gift shop because it's a state park.

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Hotels or motels

Rick Graninger | Oct 27, 2018
Patti Antilla | Oct 27, 2018

There are no motels or hotels at the White tank mountains. Nearby Surprise, Arizona has many. Holiday Inn, Marriott and more.

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What time do they open?

Miranda E | Mar 30, 2022
Andrea “Andee” Ames | Mar 30, 2022

They are always open but to be there after dark you probably need a Camping pass and campsite.

Where is a place to go metal detecting

Stephen Pawlowski | Nov 30, 2021
Bonny Knowlton | Nov 30, 2021

Not sure....you would have to ask park staff.

Is there full hookup

Diana Dunan | Oct 26, 2021
Michael Trippanera | Oct 26, 2021

Yes

Is there trails for side by sides?

Javier Bermudez | Oct 26, 2021
Katie Hogan | Oct 26, 2021

No, bicycle, horseback, and hiking trails.

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If I am in the park before 8pm, am I allowed to hike after that time? Say I am comming back from a hike.

Donald J | Oct 26, 2021
jack campbell | Oct 26, 2021

I would also say no there's a reason they Gor those curfews

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Info: A bird watching event is happening 3/27/21 by area 9 Question: Is the area/trail walker friendly? I have a 4 wheel walker with a seat incase my back goes out.

Nakira | Oct 26, 2021
Jim Riga | Oct 26, 2021

Yes it's walker friendly however you do have a moderate climb from the trailhead. Best to check out All Trails to get the full story

Is there overnight parking?

Heather Girgenti | Oct 26, 2021
Alexandrea W | Oct 26, 2021

They have camping sites, but no over night parking per say. The park closes at 20:00.

Is the waterfall accessible to a person with a walker?

Burnis White 3rd | Oct 26, 2021
Alexandrea W | Oct 26, 2021

This trail does have a slight incline. It is paved, but you have to go on a dirt trail up a steep incline to get back to the waterfall. Beautiful petroglyphs to check out on the way.

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Is this a good trail to find agate ?

theresa grand | Oct 26, 2020
Justin S | Oct 26, 2020

IDK. If it does. You probably can't take any because it's a state park

Is there snow on the mountains today?

A D M I N | Oct 26, 2020
welden mad | Oct 26, 2020

Yes three feet and still coming down

What is the elevation at White Tank Mountain Regional Park?

Fred Hodges | Oct 26, 2020
mark christianson | Oct 26, 2020

Maybe Google knows, I don't. We hiked to the falls, about 1 mile from the parking lot.

Is the park open today 03/17/2020.

Richard Glesener | Oct 26, 2020
Keith Graham | Oct 26, 2020

They haven't closed government parks yet

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does the camp area have dump stations for motor homes ?

Frank Gray | Oct 26, 2020
Shawn Meiner | Oct 26, 2020

Yes.

Does this park have camping and a fishing lake/pond???

Dwight Blake | Oct 26, 2020
Ashley Schutt | Oct 26, 2020

Camping yes, fishing lake no

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Can you horseback ride here?

Chris Jonason | Oct 27, 2019
David Yunker | Oct 27, 2019

If you have a horse 😁

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Can u atv ride at the tanks ?

Daniel mart | Oct 27, 2019
Tim Reid | Oct 27, 2019

Don't believe so

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Where do you go to shoot a gun in Phoenix area

Gabe Molina | Oct 27, 2019
Ron Davis | Oct 27, 2019

Not at White Tank

How bad is the light pollution? My kids are dying to see the night sky's I have described from my childhood only 30+ years ago), even out at pleasent we didn't see many...

Melanie Baxter | Oct 27, 2019
John Woodmansee | Oct 27, 2019

It's not to bad if you are away from the entrance.

Is this BLM land?

Andrew Worley | Oct 27, 2019
Don B | Oct 27, 2019

It is Maricopa County Park.

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How late are they open on the 4th of July?

Nunya Bzniss | Oct 27, 2019
Timothy Roberts | Oct 27, 2019

You can get in up till 10 ,, you can spend the night if you choose

What time does it close? (Time you have to be outside)

Hector Hernandez Garcia | Oct 27, 2019
E Fred | Oct 27, 2019

6am - 8pm Sunday through Thursday 6am-10pm Friday-Saturday

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Is this place any good for panning gold?

Tyler Farris | Oct 27, 2019
Lawrence Smith | Oct 27, 2019

No, there's not enough water for that.

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Where are the pictures of the campground?

Carloyn Sorenson | Oct 27, 2019
AD Vallejos | Oct 27, 2019

No they we're on one of the trails.

Can you swim there?

Leslie Paez | Oct 27, 2019
Shayna Nelson | Oct 27, 2019

No

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What does it cost to enter the park?

Linda Lindsey | Oct 27, 2019
Diane Honsaker | Oct 27, 2019

$7 per car for day use

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If I am having a party do we need to reserve ??

jayzen Hubbard | Oct 27, 2019
Jarod Rogers | Oct 27, 2019

Probably, it gets busy on the weekend

Is there snow on the mountains today

Chere Feliciano | Oct 27, 2019
JASON THOMPSON | Oct 27, 2019

No not as of now. There was a little bit yesterday on the westside of the mountain.

Is Archery deer hunting still allowed in the park ?

Jesus Escarcega | Oct 27, 2019
Linda Stock | Oct 27, 2019

It was at the time I was there.

Can you Paraglide off this Mountain/Park?

RJC Maui | Oct 27, 2019
Bruce Mastriona | Oct 27, 2019

I have not seen a spot for paragliding or seen any info from others that it's been tried.

can i ride my bike on the trails

Jorge Valle | Oct 27, 2019
Cliff F | Oct 27, 2019

Yes, but the trails do get a lot of foot traffic

Dose anyone know how many miles you have to hike to see the “waterfalls” My best friend and I want to hiking and it just rained and we would like to see them.

Kolby Shea | Oct 27, 2018
Rich Barry | Oct 27, 2018

it's about 1 mile. the first 1/2 mile is paved and the last part is a dirt path. very easy k hike. lots of kids and dogs were there. We were there last week and saw the waterfalls.

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Where is the Waterfall located??

Christine Bradshaw | Oct 27, 2018
Stephanie Palma | Oct 27, 2018

I don't now, if you ask someone they might show you.a

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Is there showers at the campground?

Dezert Dreamz | Oct 27, 2018
Stephanie Palma | Oct 27, 2018

I don't now if they have a place to shower, I now they have bathroom.

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Would it be possible to pitch a tent off trail somewhere here? I know there’s places where you can pay to camp but that’s not what I’m wondering. Thanks!!

Michael Danovich | Oct 27, 2018
Archibald Ebersol | Oct 27, 2018

Why would you want to camp in this heat? And no it is not allowed.

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Are drones okay to fly, for recreational use?

Matty | Oct 27, 2018
Archibald Ebersol | Oct 27, 2018

I know they do not allow them at lake pleasant regional Park.

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How often do you see the scary poisonous creatures? Coming from the north where we don't have that stuff. Tarantula, killer bees, rattle snake, scorpion... Etc.

Amie Halford | Oct 27, 2018
Lyle Barker | Oct 27, 2018

The main thing again is to stay on the trails. Remember you are visiting THEIR house. Be respectful and aware. Very seldom are they aggressive. Their bites and stings are defence not offence.

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Is there over night camping at this park? Or is it for day use only?

Erica Skye | Oct 27, 2018
Jeff Zenno | Oct 27, 2018

Yes very nice campground

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What are the names of the trails with handicapped accessibility?

Donna Pecoraro | Oct 27, 2018
Lyle Barker | Oct 27, 2018

Also the library and shop at the entrance are wheelchair accessible. But the rest of the trails are a bit strenuous and combined with the heat would make a wheelchair experience not too pleasant.

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is there an area to walk dogs

Charlotte May | Oct 27, 2018
Rosalind Gardner | Oct 27, 2018

You can take your dog on any one of the trails,, just make sure it is leashed and pick up its poop. Have fun!

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Are there trails that are suitable for a baby stroller ?? Paved or smooth surface ?

Aleks lefebvre | Oct 27, 2018
Kim Ellis | Oct 27, 2018

Its a dirt path that is well maintained

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Is fishing allowed in this park

Geo George | Oct 27, 2018
lbcountry | Oct 27, 2018

You could probably dip a hook in the few gallons of rain runoff caught under the 'waterfall'.. But the only thing living in that water is a ton of mosquito larvae.. Not safe for human consumption

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Has anyone been on the trails after a rain? Do they get super muddy and lose traction? Wondering if they are ok to run this morning after the rain.

Tim Madson | Oct 27, 2018
Katlin1000rr Hammond | Oct 27, 2018

It depends on what trail your hiking.

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Can you bring street legal ATV's into the park?

Patty DeHaan | Oct 27, 2018
Melissa Twitchell | Oct 27, 2018

I don't think they allow them on any of the trails

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Are they open Monday thru Sunday?

Sheila Yajaira Romero Sanchez | Oct 27, 2018
Boomer McCallum | Oct 27, 2018

Yes

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IS THE area good for day visits

Kat Tucker | Oct 27, 2018
Steven & Tracey Jiles | Oct 27, 2018

Please check out the visitor center and library when you visit. You won't be disappointed

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Is the trailhead open today, Christmas eve?

Jill Enloe | Oct 27, 2018
Chris Davids | Oct 27, 2018

Yes. They are open 365 as Grant stated and also have some scheduled events listed early on in the day. Happy Holidays!

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Can I take my dog? Can she run off leash if we'll behaved?

Jill Enloe | Oct 27, 2018
Reyes2 | Oct 27, 2018

You can ertainly taje your dog. Off leash, probably not.

How can I see stars their when it's closed at the perfect time ?

raymond skdoosh | Oct 27, 2018
Reyes2 | Oct 27, 2018

You can stay at the camp ground overnight.

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Is there a parm

Stephanie Valdez | Oct 27, 2018
Katie Kostreva | Oct 27, 2018

There is no parm.

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What is the cost for parking a 40 ft. Motorbime for 14 days

leon gale | Oct 27, 2017
Home Monitor | Oct 27, 2017

Good morning. To answer that It would be best to call them or go to there website. You can look up there contact information on Google Maps

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Can you camp overnight ?

Mark Sullivan | Oct 27, 2017
Kasta Rea-Leonard | Oct 27, 2017

It depends on what campground you stay at. Some have RV parking with water and electricity, others have a space for tents, others still are for RVs without any hookups. There is little shade at most campsites during the days​.

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