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Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground

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Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground, near Parker, Arizona, is a fantastic destination for those looking to enjoy the beauty of the Colorado River. This campground offers spacious sites with electric and water hookups, making it a comfortable choice for both tent campers and RV enthusiasts.

Visitors rave about the well-kept grounds and the peaceful atmosphere. One camper noted, “It is a beautifully kept campground,” highlighting the large, shady sites that provide stunning river views. The campground also features a designated swimming area and a boat ramp, perfect for those who want to take advantage of the water.

For families, the dog park is a hit, allowing furry friends to roam freely in a grassy area. Clean and functional bathrooms and showers add to the convenience, ensuring you can freshen up after a day of outdoor activities. As one happy camper put it, “We got to stay here for three nights and it is so peaceful.”

If you’re looking to explore, the surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for hiking and enjoying the natural beauty of the region. With friendly staff and a welcoming vibe, Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground is a great choice for your next outdoor adventure.

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Location

Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground is located in Arizona

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Directions

From Parker (jct Hwy 62 & Hwy 95): Go 11 mi N on Hwy 95.

Address

5476 North Us Highway 95
Parker, AZ 85344

Coordinates

34.2575798034668 N
114.162498474121 W

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    Last on 9/29/25
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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Alcohol
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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27 Reviews

Reviewed Feb. 16, 2025

Very nice State Park campground. Sites are spaced far apart.

Very nice State Park campground. Sites are spaced far apart. Nice rangers and volunteers. Clean all around; two shower areas, two beaches, one dogs can go on. Lots of grassy areas for playing, or dog walking.

I would give the park 5 stars except for one think. Wow, the water really tastes bad. They are apparently not of city water. 

You will be happy staying here.

Reviewed Jun. 15, 2023

Spacious and clean

We showed up early, and the spot we were assigned was occupied. The attendant checked us in, and let us wait in the boat launch area. We unpacked a couple of chairs and sat on the rivers edge until our spot was ready

Site33
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Apr. 15, 2023

Buckskin mountain

Very nice, well kept on the Colorado River. Lots of jet boats with open exhaust.

Site68
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2022

Beautiful setting on the grassy shores of the Colorado river.

We had a large shady site with river views.  It is a beautifully kept campground. Our dogs enjoyed the spacious and grassy dog park. Bathrooms/showers were basic and kept clean and functional.  Cell service was nonexistent for T-Mobile.  There is a boat ramp and designated swimming area. Very family friendly. There was no excess noise from campers or dogs.  A great experience.

Site46
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Sheryl V., October 20, 2022
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Sheryl V., October 20, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 3, 2022

Peaceful River camping

Great camping state park, wide parking, my site had everything but sewer, but they have a dump station.

Site25
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Bob , July 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Bob , July 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Bob , July 3, 2022
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2021

I love this park

What a gem! Beautiful location, very peaceful and well managed. I spent two nights here and will return for a longer stay soon.

Site34
Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed May. 29, 2021

Amazing River

We always love to camp here but we’re disappointed at how poorly they maintained the grounds. The grass was all dead. The plus to it though was the river is within walking distance and there is a boat ramp within the campground. You have to setup early to get a spot down at the beach area. Each spot has electric and water but not all have sewer. There was no cell phone signal throughout the campground for Verizon. There is free Wi-Fi but just up at the ranger station.

Site44
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Melissa S., May 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Melissa S., May 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Melissa S., May 29, 2021
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Reviewed Mar. 11, 2021

Wonderful place

We got to stay here for three nights and it is so peaceful the river runs right beside the park wonderful dog park the other campers were so friendly

Reviewed Mar. 10, 2021

Great public campground

Beautiful scenery, friendly staff and great camp site. Sanitation area gives it a bad smell when the wind hits it right but otherwise no complaints

Reviewed Dec. 28, 2020

Fun on the Colorado

Nice size campsites. A fair number of trees. Right on the beautiful Colorado River. Clean bathrooms.

Reviewed Dec. 17, 2020

Under construction

I have logged more than 30 trips to this campground since the 80s. Sadly, my last visit September 2020 I discovered that the store, boutique, arcade, restaurant, dock and gas station were gone! Bulldozed. There was no warning or notification when making reservations. There was no.access to convenient purchases or fuel. The campground now caters more to rvs than tents but tents are still allowed. There are bathrooms with showers at no charge. But not as clean as they used to be. Please be cautious of the water levels if you are not experienced with this section of the Colorado River in Parker. The dam limits water flow overnight and the river drops. It rises during the day and is extra high in late afternoon evening time. People often lose watercraft, boats and beach gear because they.are not aware.

  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Sherrie R., December 17, 2020
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Sherrie R., December 17, 2020
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Sherrie R., December 17, 2020
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Reviewed Feb. 23, 2020

Full Amenity Campground with Riverfront sites

PROS: 

  • Some sites are right on the Colorado river.
  • Beautiful mountain ranges in the background.
  • Full amenities at this park including showers and restrooms.
  • Our site had a nice fire pit and grill, where you could simultaneously cook over coals while still having a nice fire going in the other area of the pit.
  • This campground is near a lot of incredible hiking opportunities.

CONS:

  • Our site was right underneath a bright lamp that shined into our tent and made it hard to sleep. We were at the site next to the walkway down to the river. Sites next to the bathrooms will also deal with night lamps.
  • Tent sites are gravel, which isn't so bad except the whole are kind of slopes down to the river, making sleeping flat difficult.

Overall a well maintained and friendly park. Would come again.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Kelsey G., February 23, 2020
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Kelsey G., February 23, 2020
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2019

Camping Oasis

Buckskin is a great campground on the Colorado River. There’s a little swimming area that’s cordon off from all the boaters that you can enjoy. There’s a store that sells ice cream and various camping supplies. There’s also a number of RV spots that are shaded by trees. This is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle and just enjoy a relaxing few days on the river.

Cell Service: Verizon Great, Sprint not great

  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Berton M., October 22, 2019
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Berton M., October 22, 2019
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Berton M., October 22, 2019
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Reviewed Aug. 24, 2019

Another great State Park

Buckskin is another favorite if you don’t mind the heat but want to be within walking distance to the water. The river is extremely busy during the summer months. You can swim close to shore but can’t swim across the river as you’ll get ran over. Great beach areas to beach boats and play in the water for the kids. We stayed in 57 which was close to the dump station but wasn’t busy until Sunday at check out time. There is a dog park on site. Cell phone service is terrible. (Verizon). The resturant and store recently closed. As well as the gas station. We heard that on the California side there was a newer site opening and an arcade but never checked it out.

  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Melissa S., August 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Melissa S., August 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Melissa S., August 24, 2019
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Reviewed Jul. 28, 2019

Pretty and Clean

Buckskin State Park was perfect for our weekend getaway. The park was clean and the layout was easy to get around. The scenery is beautiful. We’ll definitely be returning.

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2019

Nice park

Nice and quiet park. Not a lot of actual beachfront but water access was easy enough for swimming. The rv spots had great shade need a full sewer hook up for my likening but had a good time.

  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Doug C., June 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Doug C., June 30, 2019
Reviewed Jun. 20, 2019

Another winner for AZ!

First of all I want to say we stayed at this campground in the end of May and it was hotter than Hades! The park is beautiful. It's right on the Colorado River. We stayed in site 52 and we were across from the restaurant/store. They had pizza and beer, what more can you ask for. Our lot had a huge shade tree, however in 112 temps, it didn't help to keep us that cool. We paid $35 for water and electric. There was a a picnic table and firepit (no way usable in 100 degree weather) But they did sell firewood. Your steps away from the cool river, if you wanted to sit in the water. Lots and lots of boats up and down the river. They didn't seem to care about speed limits, so it could get noisy during the day. I would love to go back during the winter/spring months. Dish satellite and Verizon both worked well. I will definitely go back, but when it's much cooler.

Site52
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Lora H., June 20, 2019
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Lora H., June 20, 2019
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Lora H., June 20, 2019
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Reviewed Apr. 28, 2019

Gem on the river

We spent the weekend at this state park in site 49. The site was large with water and 50 amps. There was also a fire pit and it was paved and level. There is free wifi but we couldn’t connect from the site. It’s just a short walk though and it was fast. There is a camp store with ice cream, firewood and other necessities and a cute cactus garden and tortoise habitat.

We spent a great deal of time in the water as it was 100 degrees. The ranger warned us to stay on the side of the river as the speed boats are fast and don’t look! We did as he said and had a blast.

The only negative is that the water from the house hookups smelled. We took showers and it had the smell of sewer. I’m not sure what that is about but after a day in the sand you need a shower!

SiteSite 49
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Jen H., April 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Jen H., April 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Jen H., April 28, 2019
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Reviewed Apr. 28, 2019

Gem along the Colorado River

We spent the weekend at this state park in site 49. The site was large with water and 50 amps. There was also a fire pit and it was paved and level. There is free wifi but we couldn’t connect from the site. It’s just a short walk though and it was fast. There is a camp store with ice cream, firewood and other necessities and a cute cactus garden and tortoise habitat.

We spent a great deal of time in the water as it was 100 degrees. The ranger warned us to stay on the side of the river as the speed boats are fast and don’t look! We did as he said and had a blast.

The only negative is that the water from the hookups smelled. We took showers and it had the smell of sewer. I’m not sure what that is about but after a day in the sand you need a shower!

SiteSite 49
Reviewed Apr. 24, 2019

Desert Oasis

Buckskin is an amazing park. We have tent camped and RV camped there. Hookups and restrooms are great. The showers are also nice. The best part is, you’re on the Colorado River!!! There are 2 beaches, one you can beach your boat and another that has a designated swimming area. (If you plan on leaving your boat overnight, anchor out about 10-20 feet from shore. The water level drops a few feet at night.) they are also planning to remodel the closed restaurant on site. This is a very friendly family environment.

  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Joe H., April 24, 2019
  • Review photo of Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground by Joe H., April 24, 2019
Reviewed Apr. 6, 2019

Fabulous State Park

Bbeautiful campground with lots of grassy areas right on the Colorado River. So.very enjoyable and peaceful. Lots of water sports. Would definitely camp there again.

Month of VisitMarch

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Buckskin Mountain State Park in Arizona?

Buckskin Mountain State Park is located along the Colorado River on Highway 95 between Parker and Lake Havasu City in western Arizona. If coming from Phoenix, take I-10 west to Highway 95 north and follow it to the park. From Las Vegas, head southeast on US-93, then take Highway 95 south. The park is well-signed from the highway, making it easy to find. The entrance is directly off Highway 95, with no difficult access roads to navigate.

What is the campground layout at Buckskin Mountain State Park?

Buckskin Mountain State Park features a well-organized campground with various site options. The layout includes paved, level RV sites with water and 50-amp electrical hookups. Many sites offer shade from trees, and some are situated directly along the Colorado River. Site 49 and 52 have been noted as spacious options. The campground includes fire pits at each site, grassy areas throughout, and easy access to amenities. There are designated beaches, swimming areas, and a boat ramp. Facilities are within walking distance of most sites, including restrooms, showers, and previously a camp store. The overall design provides easy navigation and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and river.

Where can I find photos of Buckskin Mountain State Park to see what it looks like?

You can find photos of Buckskin Mountain State Park on the Arizona State Parks website, which features official images of the campground, river access, and surrounding landscape. The Dyrt app and website also contain numerous user-submitted photos showing campsites, facilities, and scenery. For additional visual content, check the park's social media pages and Arizona tourism websites. The park's official brochures and maps often include representative images as well.

What do visitors say about Buckskin Mountain State Park in their reviews?

Buckskin Mountain State Park is highly regarded for its beautiful setting on the Colorado River. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, including hot showers and well-maintained restrooms. The park offers excellent water recreation opportunities with designated swimming areas, boat ramps, and beach areas. Visitors enjoy the spacious, shaded campsites with amenities like fire pits and grills. The park features hiking trails, grassy areas for relaxation, and stunning mountain scenery. Many campers mention the peaceful atmosphere and note they plan to return for future visits. The campground accommodates both tent and RV camping with hookup options.

What is the typical weather at Buckskin Mountain State Park throughout the year?

Buckskin Mountain State Park experiences extreme heat during summer months, particularly from May through August, when temperatures can be very high. This makes water activities particularly appealing during this season. Fall and spring offer more moderate temperatures, making them ideal for camping and outdoor activities. Winter months bring cooler temperatures that are generally mild and comfortable for camping. The park's location along the Colorado River creates a desert climate with minimal rainfall throughout the year. For the most comfortable camping experience, consider visiting during spring or fall to avoid summer heat.