Usery Mountain Regional Park is a beloved tourist attraction in Mesa, offering a rich variety of outdoor activities and stunning desert landscapes. Visitors frequently commend the park’s spacious camping sites, well-maintained facilities, and range of recreational options like archery, mountain biking, and hiking. Its close proximity to town yet secluded feel makes it a top choice for those wanting to escape without straying far.
Hikers especially enjoy trails such as Blevins Trail and Cat’s Peak for their breathtaking views and diverse terrain. The park is known for its respectful trail-sharing among hikers, bikers, and equestrians, providing a welcoming environment for all. Clean restrooms, ample parking, and well-marked paths contribute to a seamless outdoor experience. Overall, it’s a magical place to connect with nature and enjoy an active day.
Sandi Cumberland
2 weeks agoBy far one of our favorite places to camp. Lovely surroundings, spaces are not close together, and lots of activities available- archery, shooting range, hiking, biking. So very close to town, but far enough away to feel away from it all. Great staff and programs, too. Just be careful of the jumping cactus.
Ursula S
2 months agoThe GREATEST place to hike. Brought a dog and hiked the Blevins Trail and Cat's Peak. The views were breathtaking! The desert was so green and surrounding mountains made it magical. And I've hiked a considerable amount. Heard the Wind Tunnel Trail here is good too. Costs $7 per CAR to enter. The trails are shared with mountain bikers and horses, but everyone was respectful. Bathrooms available at the trailhead. Lots of parking. Not much shade out there! I hiked the day after Thanksgiving. Don't know if I'd do it in summer. Trails are well marked but I still used the All Trails app. Magical place. Bring water.
Paul Hubbard
4 months agoThis is a really nice campground just minutes away from Mesa, AZ, and close to the lower Salt River Recreation Area. There are some wonderful trails, everything from easy. To moderately difficult, short to long (9+ miles). There is water and 50/30 amp service, but no sewer. Restrooms and showers are well kept and clean. Nice and quiet!
Kokopelli’s dad
3 months agoNice park. Just be aware that there is a gun range close by and they do not adhere to published hours so be ready for some gun noise. Additionally there are pack rats and rodents that can cause damage to your vehicle or RV and there are frequent occurrences. You’ll see many vehicles with their hoods open and a string of lights in the engine bay in an attempt to thwart the critters.
Julian Liby
6 months agoGreat hiking area to soak in the gorgeous Arizona landscape and wildlife - especially the cacti! Some of the largest we’d ever seen, and the park allows nature to take its course so you will come across cacti in various stages of life, even when they’ve fallen over and have started returning to nature. The trails we took were flat and relatively easy, but the ground is often rocky, sandy and a bit uneven to wear appropriate shoes of course!