Buckskin Mountain State Park

We loved this place! In fact, we tried to get a third night, but it was booked. There is so much to do here, several hiking trails and the park offers horse shoes, corn hole, and other games that can be checked out. There's a lending library filled with books in case you want to immerse yourself in a good book while relaxing next to the Colorado River. The dog park is big and well maintained. The campsites are raked and kept clean.

The mountains in Tucson are absolutely stunning. The drive up was super easy, and once we got to the top, it felt like a completely different world so peaceful and refreshing. It was the perfect escape from the Tucson heat. The only downside was that most of the shops were closed due to the Fourth of July, but other than that, it was a really nice little getaway spot.

Staying here was an excellent experience. It is easy to launch a kayak. The dog park area was large and had bags available. The store has some educational displays as well as a helpful and knowledgeable volunteer. This cactus garden makes for a nice stroll. The hiking trails were very clearly marked. The only negative is the awkwardly small doors in the shower area

Beautiful state park with nice beaches. Lots of hiking trails. Close to Parker strip. Campground is nice. Some sites have FHU. Most are electric and water. Lots of space between sites. Boat ramp is closed! Nice dog park inside. Dump station has 2 sides

Great riverside camping. We stayed during memorial day weekend. So we got to see this place swing in full force. There are a large amount of "rustic camping" spots l, where you pull in and pay at any time, day or night. Many reserved sights that fill up fast, book a year in advance. We were able to stop here last minute and grab an open spot right at the river. And there were at least 7 other open spots. So plenty of room. Also you can back your trailer or rig up to the tent sight and set up the trailer in the parking space. What ever vehicle fits in your space you can use there. $35 a night for these spots, plus an extra $15 for additional vehicles at your spot. Reserved sights are around $50 a night? Pirates den is right around the river bend, and there are plenty of restaurants around that area if you don't want to cook Last but not least, they have full public bathrooms with showers. Multiple buildings along the riverfront. Cleaned daily. It's a little weird not having a full door but it's camping showers y'all know how it is. All in all, this is our new favorite spot. I highly recommend sitting at the riverside in the early hours of the morning, and watch the rooster tails come off the powerboats, the way the sun shines in to them is magic. A rainbow appears if the light hits them right. Especially with the cliff as the backdrop. Beautiful place.

Great park ! Even when its 112 degrees outside, just jump in the water . Make sure you come at the right season or make sure your A/C its working 100% its HOT AF in the summer

Amazing views all around the park. workers kept the place well maintained.

We love buckskin mountain. My little dog loves the dog park. The place is quiet except for the occasional boat on the river. Even though it is close to the road the mountains completely block any road noise. This is my wife's favorite Arizona State Park.

This place is awesome! People are wonderful the park is very clean and quiet at night. River was a short walk from our spot. Very well set up. The views are amazing. We stayed 2 nights and when we left a volunteer park ranger named "Frenchy" asked us how our stay was. We told him it was a very enjoyable one and he said he hoped we would come back again sometime and was sorry to see us go ! Fay & Tom

Buckskin State Park is still cool. We miss the restaurant but the rest of the park is still cool. The boat ramp Is falling into the river also but we don't launch here so it worked out. The grass, landscape, and views are still one on the best on the river. The hiking trails are also nice, safe and protected from off roaders etc. it's not too far from River Island market which still has the wagon wheel pizza along with other deli favorites, alcohol, soda, etc. it is right actually the river from Big Bend Restaurant and bar which has live music, great food and the arcade that always made the old Buckskin restaurant market and arcade fun.

Definitely a great serene campground that is usually quiet especially in summer when it's hot.

Buckskin has great access to the Colorado River and well-maintained trails. There are beach access points all around the park, providing opportunities to fish, swim or paddleboard. I paddleboarded around the park and was stunned at the clarity of the water. It seemed like, even at the points of the river that were 20 feet deep, I could clearly see the bottom. There were a lot of drop-offs in the river with large patches of weeds that seemed like underwater forests. I saw one bass. In addition to all the natural beauty under the water, I also saw all the garbage that had been hurled into the river. Apparently, Arizona doesn't have enough "No Dumping" signs even though my wife and I always joke that there are "No Dumping" signs around every corner. Overall, it was a great paddleboard session. The trails at the park are quite impressive. Once you cross the bridge over the main road, the trails wind their way along the mountain ridges. The scenery is breathtaking, or oppressive, depending on how much you like desert mountains and the sun. Don't expect much vegetation. This system of trails is one of the best in the area.

One of my favorite places. Gorgeous views wildlife and cactus garden. It's truly an oasis in the desert

Nice place to visit and quiet ! Park personnel very friendly and helpful ! I miss the concessions but there are plenty around the corner !

Buckskin Mountain State Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Arizona. One reason the park is so beautiful. Is that the campground host keep great care of the park. The paid staff are absolutely amazing. Everybody at this park has done whatever we needed so that we could have an awesome day. The park is surrounded by the Colorado river. They have multiple showers and an outdoor sink. They have plenty of RV parking and dry camping as well. You can't beat the prices. Between $35 and $43. The refund policy is great. We come back each year. We have met people that have come back every year for 12 to 27 years. It is close to Parker Arizona, which has the Bluewater casino, Walmart, Safeway, post office, and other things. This is a must see.

Nice setting on the Colorado River. Nice walking trails right outside of the campsite buy you need to be ok with hilly terrain. Desert landscape. Bathrooms did not seem heated and it was cool-cold temps. Sink water didn't get warm, not sure about shower temp. Shower stall door was lacking in providing for full privacy while showering.

Sometimes I enjoy watching adventures. Many times I enjoy staring in adventures surrounded by western landscapes. This week I made Buckskin Mountain State Park my western adventure. Buckskin Mountain is a 1,677 acre park at a 420 foot elevation. It is on the Parker Strip 12 miles north of Parker, Arizona and 25 miles south of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Arizona Route 95 is the ribbon of concrete through the park. The Colorado River is the ribbon of water alongside the park. The park is surrounded by the Buckskin Mountains to the east in Arizona and the Whippie Mountains to the west in California. The first sight people see when entering the park from a sharp curve is the Colorado River. A few feet ahead is the Ranger station. From there the parking lot borders the Colorado River to the left, cabins and camping facilities ahead, and a small mountain to the right. Buckskin Mountain State Park is ideal for all kinds of recreation. There is a boat ramp for boaters, volleyball court, playground, and camping facilities. The river is ideal for fishing. I started out on the beach looking at the Colorado River and the informative cactus garden. The recreation of choice on the Colorado River is jet boating. My recreation of choice is hiking. Near the Ranger Station I stepped onto the Lightning Bolt Trail. By means of railroad ties it brought me up the small mountain overlooking the park. It ended at a scenic view across the Colorado River toward the Whippie Mountains. Backtracking I turned onto the Buckskin Trail. The Buckskin Trail is a 1-mile loop up then down steep bluffs. Once I crossed the concrete bridge over Arizona-95, I was in a western painting brought to life. Each step up the railroad ties and sandy hills brought me closer to the vistas of the Buckskin Mountains and clouds. Deeper into the scenery it met up with the Mines Trail and Interruption Point Trail. The Mines Trail is a 1/2 mile one-way trail reaching abandoned mines and the westernmost point of the park. It continues through a picturesque desert populated by rocks, creosote bush, Arizona Sage, and sparsely populated saguaro cactus. I'd lay sight of the occasional lizard and overhead bird (could be a turkey vulture). The highlight is Buckey's #3 Mine. It is a fenced off abandoned mine 25 feet deep into the earth. Before heading back to the Colorado River beach, I hiked up the breathtaking Interruption Point Trail. It ends at a picture postcard scenic view of the Colorado River with the Whippie Mountains in the background. This is a view that made me stop, corraborate, and listen. When I walked the Buckskin Trail back toward the Colorado River, I'd stop at the short spur trails leading to scenic views and absorb the plant life. If I had known I would of picked up a pamphlet from the Ranger Station that talks about the plants. I slightly regret this. But I do not regret wearing hiking boots. The hiking boots gave me confidence that I was not going to slip on a hill. Most of all I have zero regrets over my 2-1/2 hour Buckskin Mountain State Park adventure. Buckskin Mountain State Park is an adventure that will live in my memories. I recommend Buckskin Mountain State Park for an adventure near Lake Havasu City and Parker, Arizona and about a 2 1/2 to 3 hour drive from Las Vegas and Phoenix. It will be an adventure that will live in your memories.

Had a good time In this little gem. Kids had fun at the beach and had a little picnic. Clean and well maintained grounds. Friendly staff and hospitality.

It was a great place to camp out. There was swimming, hiking, and informative displays about the region. The restrooms were in excellent condition, the showers were hot, and there was a store there for any necessities. Great spot to spend a couple nights.

Just returned from Havasu on Monday. Great place to camp. Rented a cabana on the end, for more room and it was nice. Great temperature for sleeping under the stars.

Very nice park right on Parker strip. Lots of grass and shade trees. Reasonable $10 launch fee for day use. Boat ramp is a little steep but worked out just fine. Would camp here in the future.

We planned a beautiful birthday weekend at Buckskin. We had a wonderful weekend despite several disasters that occurred, none of which were the fault of the park or it's employees. In fact, the Park Ranger and his wife were of great service to us. Such wonderful people working there, and we are so grateful for their help and warm welcome. We will definitely be returning for many years to come.

Wonderful staff. We arrived late. No packet of information. The designated river front spaces were not clear. No one enforces "lights out " rules. Neighbors were up 'til after midnight. Park old and not the caliber of the other AZ state parks where we have stayed.

we enjoy our first time visit. it is a little tucked away from the 95 but once found the entrance, the views are spectacular!!! nice wide camp sites, with convenient showers nearby with hot running water. our doggo also enjoys the enclosed dog park. the kiddos love the water in our inflatable raft. only thing that prevents it from 5stars is lack of Wifi signal. oh, and the smell from the sewage facility could be over powering for the camp sites near it but fortunately we were not near it.

Awesome camp ground outside of Parker, AZ. We stayed at site K which is a camping cabana right along the colorado river. The cabana was great because we had a place protected from the wind and sheltered from the heat (it was 85 in February!) to hang out and cook in. We also had the water within just a few yards! There is a great 3-5 mile hike (depending on the route you choose). Amazing views of the area. Parker, AZ is only about 10 minutes down the road and there is a Safeway and Walmart as well as some restaurants and shops. Lake Havasu City is about 20-30 minutes North with lots of things to do. Only thing that bothered me is that the water is not good to drink. It would have been nice if they had made bottled or filtered water more accessible so that we didn't have to go into town for that. I hate buying bottled water and wasting the plastic - so refill stations would be a good addition to this park someday. Otherwise it was awesome and we will definitely be back!

Pretty Nice Park, peaceful and beautiful. Can be a little noisey on the weekends though and crowded. Love the views and the river right next to the park. I recommend.

Went for Labor Day weekend and had a great time. Spots are spacious, and the grounds are well kept. The only thing is that very few spots have sewer, so you either have to use their bathrooms or the dump station. The good thing is they have options. Unfortunately we found out that they are bulldozing the store/restaurant on the grounds and will be relocating across the river. Too bad because it was so convenient. Will still definitely go back. Can't beat the price and the view

We love it here! We have lots of shade. We are near the river. There is a cute little diner with big plates of good food and an arcade. We are in our 20ft Airstream but plenty of room for the big rigs.

I love this place!!!! We have been coming here for Father's Day and Labor Day weekend for the past 3 years. Very clean and security. Very close to the river and they also have a restaurant, arcade and store and a Roxy bikini shop ladies!!!

Buckskin Mtn State Park is a beautiful little state park nestled between a small mountain and the Colorado River. The campground is small, the spots placed tightly together (you will for sure get to know your neighbors) - but in turn is only a short walk to the beach, river and some hiking! Price was cheap - $30/night that included electric and water, with a free dump station near the river. They also had free showers. We found that the spots in the middle of the campground were more shaded, whereas ours (#18) had no shade - which was tough when it was 90+ degrees each day. We found ourselves moving our chairs around our fifth wheel as the sun moved to keep in the shady spots - which worked out just fine. I would also try to avoid spots #16-17, 22-23 as they were next to a water treatment area and there was a pretty strong odor every time we walked by the area. The bathrooms were OK - nothing I would jump at showering in, but not disgusting, either. They worked fine for rinsing off all of the sand after a day at the beach! WIFI/CABLE: We saw many people struggling to get their satellite dishes to work to get a decent antenna. Can't speak more on that though - we go cable free! They also had free wifi- however it did not reach our site. One of the rangers let me know that if you stand near day-site #1 it's right by the transformer - so I did head over there once to upload a new book to my kindle and I was able to connect. A brisk 62 degrees, the river was chilly in mid-March, but we were able to get into about our knees to cool off here and there. A few musts: bring a shade (canopy cover of some sort), a tube or two (there is a Walmart right up the road with quite a few options for as low as $12), a rope (100ft will do just fine), a cooler, sunblock and some beach chairs - and you have the makings for a few fun days on the beach! Tie yourself off to a rock or tree - and float your afternoons away! We also saw people walk their tubes up to the top of the park, and free float all the way to the other end (*note* - we were told that on Thursdays they shut down the dam for maintenance, which reduced the current and water level - so this might not be your day to drift). Many people also came with their boats, there is a launch right at the campground and then they'd tie off right to the shore where we sat, walk about convenient! We spent our time on the "dog beach" - and although we have no dog, the beach was smaller and we were able to find some fun little spots to hang out for a day with some extra shade from the palm trees. Speaking of dogs - this campground is a dogs heaven for sure. There is a large, fenced in dog run area. Part of the beach is "dog friendly," and lots of grass and room to walk, run and play. This park also features a bar, restaurant, convenient store and swim shop all in one. The swim shop and convenient store opened the day we left (I walked through briefly, saw snacks, beer, some pots and pans, swim suits, tubes for the river, etc.) and the bar was set to open the following week - with huge signs boasting happy hour (4-7pm), $.50 hot dogs and pitchers for $4.99. The store also had a spot for inflating your tubes - but it wasn't open until the day we left, so I'd plan on bringing your own unless your positive the store is open when you visit! Finally, the campground hosts and rangers were awesome - very helpful, friendly and welcoming. We highly recommend this spot! Check out our video review here: https://youtu.be/KZpSVKxPuEk

We always have so much fun here boating and floating. One of the best beaches to be on. The water level is perfect for the kids, I can walk about 40ft out and be waist level deep. The current is also not to bad, so I don't have a big fear of my kids floating away, haha. Great restaurant/arcade and store on site! Only downside was they don't have sewer hookups for my trailer but the beach is worth it. We just dump when we leave and use the facility showers that they keep pretty clean.

Great stop on the way up through Lake Havasu. We stayed one night. In a 30amp site. Thank goodness, the AC ran hard all night since not was so hot. The park is right on the river, we don't have a boat. If we did this would be a great place to base out of. We will just stick to future visits in cooler months.

This place is great for being at the river. It is located along the Parker strip, a few miles before the Parker dam. We are from Orange county California and we can make it to the park or strip and 4 1/2 hours. We rented one of the day campsites cabana number "S" and it had a great view of the Colorado River. We used the boat launch to launch our Sea-Doos into the water and had them right in front of our campsite. I love to put my sea doo in the water here and go up to the Parker dam..... Seriously it is such beautiful scenery . This park is right in the middle of all of the action along the Parker strip and is a great place to just sit and relax and also watch all of the amazing boats go by. Lake Havasu city is about 20 miles north. They have a store and also a restaurant so you don't really have to leave the camp during the day to get anything. Park Rangers were chill. Location on the river and views can't be beat.

We were camping at Buckskin Park a couple of weeks ago and left a part to my weather station in our camp site. We got a call from one of the people working in the office letting us know that they had the part in the office. They in turn mailed it to our home. What GREAT SERVICE. No wonder campers enjoy staying there.

Hubby and I made reservation to stay here because all RV sites in Lake Havasu were full. We reserved a spot for five days and after three days we extended it another week. We just loved this little hidden park. The Colorado River bends around the park and during the day time there is lots of boating activity. The park has several miles of well marked trails to hike with resting benches at all the right places. The visitors center is run by very friendly and helpful volunteers. The washrooms were not modern but very clean and the grounds are kept clean and attractive. We stayed in a cabana right on the river and throughly enjoyed our first cup of coffee each day watching the sun spread across the river to the cliffs facing Buckskin. We will be back!

Had fun at this park. The folks here at the park are super kind and willing to help whenever you have a question. I love that its clean here and everyone is respectful. Cant wait to go to again in the summer!

Place was nice for a campground with tree shade - noisy due to boats ... I wouldn't suggest staying here if you don't have a water toy (boat, jet ski) but it was a fine place to park a motorhome for the night with a nice view of the river .

Buckskin is a very nice park. Clean and pleasant staff. Our only problem was that when I make our reservation almost a year in advance, I did not know of the location of the sewage treatment plant located in the park. We had to leave early because of the constant stench. We were in site 16, two spaces away from the treatment plant. Please note that on the site map the sewage plant location is not indicated. We did get our money back for the two days when we chose to leave early.

Been here twice with a large group of people. Camped at the cabanas. We love the place! We drive over 6 hours to get there but well worth it. Staff cleans the restrooms twice a day and the camp grounds all kept clean. Wish there were places like this close to my home.

Pros: close to water, great views, not too expensive, staff was helpful, bathrooms decent Cons: no sewer hookup, my tent trailer AC breaker kept popping because not enough power (happened to other campers too) Would definitely go again but not on Labor Day weekend lol. Not sure what winter is like, but do not recommend kayaking here as there are too many motorized water crafts.

Buckskin State Park is fabulous. Our site (#5) was up against a mountain with the Colorado River within a short walking distance. They just installed a very large fenced dog park. After 3 weeks of camping, our golden was able to run to its heart content. Volunteer staff at front entrance was very friendly and informative. Our site did not have sewer, but as we stayed just 4 days, no problem. They do have a nice dump station. We will be back.

We took our family on a trip to Buckskin State Park this past weekend and we had an amazing time. This is our first experience camping with a travel trailer so I don't have much to compare it to, but here are a few highlights: * The RV spots didn't feel like you were on top of each other. It's not a parking lot, there is quite a bit of grass by most of the spots. * You are right on the Colorado River and the kids really enjoyed wading in the river. * The lightening bolt trail was short and the perfect distance for young kids who like to go on nature walks * The showers were quite large, and could fit a family all showering at the same time. * The bathrooms were clean enough considering it's a camp ground * We weren't planning on eating at the on-site restaurant but the food was quite good. The had a happy hour with $1.49 margaritas and $3.50 beer pitchers. The pizza was way better than anything you would expect. * They have two onsite stores - one with clothing (Roxy, Volcom, Hurley, etc.) with somewhat reasonable prices for those brands. * The market has anything you could need for the trip, but the prices are quite hefty. * Our kids loved going to the ranger station and doing an activity book which earned them a "Junior Ranger Badge" * Our camp site had electrical and water hookups, and a dump station onsite for free. We were actually located right by the dump station and did not smell a thing. * There was a basic camp ground that entertained the kids quite a bit. Overall we were very happy with the location and plan on returning!

Buckskin State Park is terrifying for the camper who likes seclusion, but if you give it a chance and have an open mind you won't be disappointed. The camp sits right on the river by a mountain where a great horned owl and her mate live. If you wake up early enough you can hear them calling to each other and people periodically spot them on the cliffside across from the camp. The female is huge. I call her the megla owl. The view is very pretty despite the hefty number of R.Vs. The camp sites sit under cabanas by the river so it kind of gives the camp a fun Jimmy Buffet feel. The cabanas are quite close together and the camp does play host to partiers, but at 10 pm the camp is perfectly silent aside from the occasional boat. The closeness and noise are well compensated for by the night sky! If you like looking at stars this park is a great place for it. The park plays host to a wonderful assortment of birds. If you watch the fences you may see a splash of kool-aid red. That is vermillion flycatcher. If you check out the septic field with the sprinklers there are a ton of rabbits. When we did our night hike we spotted a wood rat and a ringtail cat scaling the cliffside!! The rangers in the visitor center are very knowledgeable and friendly. The price is hefty, but if you have an open mind you will love this campsite.