Luke Air Force Base
Outdoor Recreation
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE
Covid-19 Guidelines
To help stop the spread of Covid-19 Luke Air Force Base and its facilities are enforcing Covid guidelines.
We are here for you, even if that looks different these days. We are taking all the precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of our team and customers in accordance with the guidance of our public health and CDC.
Thank you for understanding and your cooperation.
IF You Feel Sick Stay Home
MASKs ON AT ALL Times
Sanitize Regularly
Stay Six Feet Apart
Luke Outdoor Recreation offers a variety of outdoor adventures, day trips & vacations, equipment for rent and aquatic programs to keep you on the move and loving life.
Outdoor Recreation provides rental equipment for virtually any occasion.
Camping Gear:
Backpacks, Campers, Tents, Stoves, Ice Chests, Sleeping Bags, Generators
Water Sports:
Pontoon, Bass boats, Boat Trailers, Canoes, Kayaks, Paddle boards
Home Improvement & Lawn Care:
Lawn equipment, carpet cleaners, folding chairs, tables
Contact Outdoor Recreation for more equipment and information!
Motor Boats and Campers can be picked up Mon. -Fri. 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. -3:30 p.m.
All other equipment can be picked up Mon. -Fri. 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
For your squadron or family picnic Outdoor Recreation even has a dunk tank and bouncy castle!
Outdoor Recreations Aquatic programs include open swim, lap swim, water aerobics and swim lessons at Silver Wings Pool, as well as Red Cross Health and Safety classes. Three scuba diving class are available in the summer.
Outdoor Recreation also offers adventures to the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Sedona are just a few of the activities in store for you. Outdoor Recreation can also take the hassle out of the travel and will take care of the transportation, food and lodging for over night trips.
Take advantage of the natural beauty of the region through one of Outdoor Recreations outdoor adventures!
Outdoor Recreation also offers private trips that can be arranged. For more information contact ODR at richard.cole.22@us.af.mil or call at 623-856-9335
Upcoming Events

January 2021
- Snowbowl Ski Trip
- ATV Trip
- Hot Spring Hike
- Grand Canyon Day Trip
Date: 23 Jan. 2021 Time: 0500-1700
Location: Flagstaff
Price: $30 per person Ages: Single Airmen / Family members of deployed soldiers (R4R)
Description: Enjoy the slopes of the Snowbowl in the Flagstaff area. Mt Humphreys is the location for your day of fun. We stop by Ft. Tuthill to get skis or snowboards then head to the mountain to enjoy 6 hours of fun. Transportation, rentals and ski lift tickets are included.
Date: 09 Jan. 2021. Time: 08:30-1500
Location: Black Canyon City
Price: $30 per person
Age: Single Airmen / Family Members of Deployed Soldiers (R4R)
Description: Come and enjoy a guided 3hr ATV/UTV tour in the Sonoran Desert. Transportation is provided. Bring water and clothes you don’t mind getting dusty. Face masks are provided but recommend bringing your own or an extra.
Date: 16 Jan. 2021.
Description: Come out and enjoy a day hike out to a Hot Springs. Transportation is provided.
Date: 30 Jan. 2021. Time: 0600-1800
Location: Grand Canyon
Price: $50 per person
Age:All Military & DoD ID Card Holders (ODR REG)
Description: Come along and see the amazing Grand Canyon. Members will enjoy a self-guided time observing the amazing views of the canyon. Transportation is provided. The park also has busses at the canyon to take you to different areas.

February 2021
- Snowbowl Ski Trip
- Verde Canyon Train Ride
- Rappelling
- Mountain Biking
Date: 6 Feb. 2021. Time: 0500-1700
Location: Flagstaff
Price: $30 per person
Description: Enjoy the slopes of the Snowbowl in the Flagstaff area. Mt Humphreys is the location for your day of fun. We stop by Ft. Tuthill to get skis or snowboards then head to the mountain to enjoy 6 hours of fun. Transportation, rentals and ski lift tickets are included.
Date: 13 Feb. 2021. Time: 0900-1900
Location: Clarkdale
Price: 90$ per person
Description: This trip happens over Valentine's Day weekend, enjoy a romantic train ride! Trip includes transportation to the station and train tickets. Passengers will be riding in the section of the train that you can enjoy the view from inside or step out between the closed cabins to an open car, to enjoy a 4 hour round trip along the Railway of the Verde Canyon.
Date: 20 Feb. 2021. Time: 1200-1800
Location: Papago Park
Price: $30 per person
Description: Rappelling is one of the most thrilling thing you can do, let us show you the ropes, transportation provided.
Date: 27 Feb. 2021.
Description: Come out and enjoy an adventure on the trails. Transportation provided. Bikes provided but you can bring your own.

March 2021
- Rock Climbing
- Hot Air Balloon
- Skydiving
Date: 6 March 2021 Time: Subject to company
Location: North Scottsdale
Price: $30 per person
Description: Guided rock climbing adventure that’s perfect for beginners to advanced climbers, transportation provided.
Date: 20 March 2021 Time: 04:30-1200
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Age: Single Airmen / Family Members of Deployed Soldiers (R4R)
Price: $30 per person
Description:Come and enjoy a morning balloon ride package include an uplifting, one hour balloon flight with breathtaking views of the sunrise above and beyond Phoenix or Scottsdale, celebratory flight ceremony with a toast, after flight refreshments and a flight certificate. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Transportation is provided.
Date: 27 March 2021 Time: Jump times vary
Location: Buckeye, AZ
Age: Single Airmen / Family Members of Deployed Soldiers (R4R)
Price: $30 per person
Description: Cross this off your bucket list! Jump from a perfectly good airplane from 10k feet high, free fall and them pop that parachute and enjoy floating back down to solid ground. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery in Buckeye, AZ all while getting a huge burst of adrenaline. Transportation provided.

April 2021
- Kayaking
- Horseback Riding
- Family Campout
Date: 3 April 2021. Time: 0900-1700
Location: Canyon Lake
Price: $55 per person
Description: Come out and enjoy a day kayaking around on the lake. Transportation and kayaks provided.
Date: 10 April 2021. Time: 0800-1400
Location: Tonto National Forrest
Age: Single Airmen / Family Members of Deployed Soldiers (R4R)
Price: $30 per person
Description: Wanna be a cowboy? Come along on the quintessential Arizona adventure - a classic trail ride! Seeing Arizona's spectacular desert scenery from the back of a horse gives you a taste of the Old West. Imagine riding trails that have been used for hundreds of years by lawmen, outlaws, Indians and settlers. Feel the towering saguaro cactus gazing upon you as we tell the colorful history of lost gold mines and the mysteries of the Sonoran Desert. Learn about the Wild West and what makes this landscape special. Transportation provided.
Date: 24 April 2021. Time: 1600 • 24th - 0900 • 25th
Location: Fowler Park
Age: All Military & DoD ID Card Holders (ODR REG)
Price: $20 for Family of 4, $5 ea. additional person
Description: Family games and activities, s’mores, movie in the park, pizza for dinner and continental breakfast. Rent a 10x10 tent with 4 sleeping bags is $15 from ODR or bring your own equipment.

May 2021
- Sky Diving
- Hot Air Balloon
- Day Hike
- Grand Canyon
- Night Kayaking
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June 2021
- ATV
- White Water Rafting
- Rock Climbing
- Rappelling
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July 2021
- Night Paddle Boarding
- Hot Air Balloon
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August 2021
- TBD
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September 2021
- TBD
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October 2021
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November 2021
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December 2021
- TBD
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PLEASE NOTE: EVENT DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION. PLEASE CONTACT OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
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Telephone Number: 623-856-6267
Location: Bldg. 247
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