Apache Junction, AZ

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Hi everyone! Just thought I'd post a pic of our latest campsite while on this SW trip. First we were in Southern California and now are in AZ. Staying at Lost Dutchman State Park outside of Apache Junction (45 minutes east of Phoenix, and east of Mesa). This is a pic of the Superstition Mountains, which we are camped at the base of. Gorgeous area and lots of things to do around here. The desert is green right now because of the rains over the winter and many of the plants and cactus are starting to flower. This is a famous and historical area, as there are a lot old mining towns and old west connections, and a lot of old western movies have been filmed around here. Lots of good hiking (and biking) trails as well. No rattlesnakes right now as they are still hibernating, but there are lots of rabbits and coyotes! Temperatures in the 70's this time of year and sunny. Great campround with electricity and water hook-ups. It is full most of the time, so you need advanced reservations but there are a few sites that they leave open (unreserved) that are first come first served every day (but those are tough to get). We would highly recommend staying at Lost Dutchman State Park. Will be going down to Tucson next (in 4 days).