[3] Located at approximately 3,300 feet (1,000 m) elevation, Dead Horse Ranch State Park covers 423 acres (1.71 km2) of land with 10 miles (16 km) of hiking trails, 150 campground sites and several picnic areas, along with 23 group camping sites.

It also offers trailhead access to the Dead Horse Trail System, located on adjacent Coconino National Forest land.

In 2010, about 70 field trips were offered for the four-day event, many led by nationally recognized experts.

Headquarters for the festival is at Dead Horse Ranch, but events are held throughout the Verde Valley.

[5] Another popular yearly event at Dead Horse Ranch State Park is Verde River Day, which is held annually in September to celebrate the protection of the river's riparian habitat.