White Tank Mountain
Chenery K.
Reviewed Sep. 14, 2017

Stargazing in the city

Fantastic park for seeing the stars and getting away from Phoenix city lights. Lots of well marked trails and access to water and facilities as well as access to a county library and education center at the entrance.

I just camped in this park last night in space 17 - the family camping is about 35 sites in a big loop with a central restroom and marked pathways from each campsite to the facilities. Some sites are pull-in/back-in, and others are pull-through along the road. The lowest and highest numbered sites are closest to the staff "residences" with their RVs. Each site has a fire ring, grill, concrete picnic table and water/electric posts. I think site 18 is my favorite, and sites 17-21 are closest to the family campground trail leg that leads to the Ironwood Trail for hiking access.

I've also joined two ranger-led hikes here (Black Rock Loop for sunrise hikes) as well as a county-sponsored astronomy night with access to multiple large telescopes and an astronomy presentation. Check the park website for their activities calendar as there's a good chance you can take advantage of some organized education during your visit.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of White Tank Mountain by Chenery K., September 14, 2017
  • Review photo of White Tank Mountain by Chenery K., September 14, 2017
  • Review photo of White Tank Mountain by Chenery K., September 14, 2017
  • Review photo of White Tank Mountain by Chenery K., September 14, 2017
  • Review photo of White Tank Mountain by Chenery K., September 14, 2017
  • Review photo of White Tank Mountain by Chenery K., September 14, 2017
  • Review photo of White Tank Mountain by Chenery K., September 14, 2017
  • Review photo of White Tank Mountain by Chenery K., September 14, 2017
  • Review photo of White Tank Mountain by Chenery K., September 14, 2017
  • My cute camp stove - coffee time before birdwatching!
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  • Review photo of White Tank Mountain by Chenery K., September 14, 2017