Parker is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Parker is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Parker. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.
Main Campground
$35 - $43 / night
Lower Campground
$30 - $40 / night
Main Campground
$30 / night
The state park campground is located right in Lake Havasu City, AZ and is open year 'round. All sites now have 50 amp electrical hookups and access to potable water at individual sites. Nightly camping fee is standard $35 a night, $40 for beachfront sites. Your camping fee includes the use of the shower/restroom, water, dump station, and use of park day-use facilities. Campsites include a picnic table and a fire ring. Most sites have shade ramadas. Most sites can accommodate both RVs/Motorhomes and tents. The maximum length of stay is 14 nights and there is a maximum of six guests per vehicle or 10 total for a site. Check-out time is 12 noon. Check-in time is 2 p.m. All fees must be in advance. Please register at Contact Station. Note: From April 1 through Sept. 30, there is a two night minimum stay for weekend camping: you must reserve both Friday & Saturday night. For Memorial Day weekend, July 4th (when it falls on a weekend), Labor Day weekend and Columbus Day weekend, there is a three night minimum stay for holiday weekend camping: you must reserve Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
$35 - $119 / night
Crossroads Campground is located on the riverfront of the beautiful Lower Colorado River. This campground is popular with winter visitors looking to enjoy the warm winter temperatures and relax on the riverfront. This campground has great access to fishing, boating and off-roading.
The Lower Colorado River offers excellent boating, fishing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. The campground provides river front views and a beach. Just follow the Parker Dam Road Scenic Backcountry Byway to various recreation sites along the river. The Rock House Visitor Center and Boat Launch are within a mile of the campground, and offers information and a free boat launch open year-round. Other popular activities in the Parker Strip Recreation Area include hiking, biking, rock hounding and off-road vehicle travel.
The campground is situated on the shoreline of the Lower Colorado River. The river runs through a backdrop of steep rocky terrain, and wind shaped sand dunes. The area is teeming with wildlife, especially fish, migratory birds and small mammals.
The Copper Basin Dunes and Crossroads Off- Highway Vehicle Open Areas offer miles of off-road adventures. Rock hounders enjoy hiking and driving through the area to search for unique rocks. Rock House Visitor Center has a free boat launch and a visitor center stocked with brochures and information about the area.
$5 / night
BlueWater Resort & Casino allows patrons to park RV's in their lot for 3 days. The 1st night is free, the 2nd night is $10, the 3rd night is $5 (total of $15 for 3 days). Contact the BlueWater Resort & Casino for information.
Scout
Screaming hippie girl jerkl at.4 AM started banging.on her car horn and screaming to everyone "I'm gonna call the boys on ya !!...."I'm gonna call the boys on ya !! ".......At 2 AM kids jumped on the motorcycles and started racing up and down the main road.....waking everyone up.......there is no need for this type of idiot behavior.....would not go back
Scout
Nice. Quiet. Lacking a bit on the social side. Gets quiet after 7 PM. Too quiet.
Traveler
Wonderful off grid sites. There is so many places out here to camp and as far as i can tell some people are living out there. its very peaceful at night and very Dark for looking at the stars. wild life is everywhere and so many donkeys. There are still some old cowboys around on horse getting cattle. On the weekends its a SxS mall out there, i was there for 14 days and on the weekends there was about 50 to 60 SxS out and about. many many trails. very dry and clean, not a lot of trash and i did not smell or see anything.
Ranger
From Parker all the way to I-40, you have large graded areas that have an RV, Toy Hauler, or 5th wheel trailer parked about every 300 ft. Some vans mixed in there too. Like a really big dirt parking lot overlooking the river. I guess it is disbursed "camping" but you are not communing with nature or anything. I live a few hours away and just wanted to see what the area was about. I decided that the camping experience wasn't for me and came back home.
Traveler
Nice little spot off the main hwy. Not much besides a rocky dirt area. Plenty of space though. Verizon cell service decent
Traveler
Super nice, boat launch and several beaches right there.
Lots of trees for shading your rig.
The sites do have some shoulder room for neighbor privacy.
Two shower areas.
Lots, of great hiking trails.
Rangers and volunteers were great.
Traveler
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.
Traveler
Camping is what you expect in the dessert. There is a place for drinking water and dumps. However.... We arrived to the rudest, most obnoxious attendant when we tried to check it. MAKE SURE you arrive with a Printed (phone QR code) not good enough. If you need to get a printout of your online payment, you will have to drive to Luv's truck stop and ask the service desk- you email them your online payment and they print it out for$2. But wait there is more. I went back and the un-nice ranger lady now told me I have to go 2 miles down to Tyson Wash with my new printed info and get them to issue my stickers and paper receipt. So, why can't they just scan your QR code from your phone at ever campground in the complex and register you? Hey, just like getting on an airplane, going to the movies, boarding a train, or visiting a museum......
TravelerPulled in here to see an old burnt out RV being towed away with the assistance of BLM officers. Did a lap around the camping area and it did not feel safe at all. Lots of homeless camping since this is really close to part of Lake Havasu City. Couple of campers looked broke down and stuck there long term. Lots of tent camping with vehicles (homeless).
Talked to one of the BLM officers on the way out and he recommended that I don't camp there. They have lots of issues with this place. He said the places South of town and further North were much safer.
Traveler
Stopped here for an overnight. Mostly snowbirds who looked settled in for the winter. A few sites along the river with cabanas. Sites have water and electric, but no sewer. A little cramped and not private at all, but are pretty long for pull throughs. There are private RV parks on both sides of it that have restaurant/bars on the water that you can walk to which is a great feature. Great location.
Only gave it 4 stars not 5 because it has "government park" qualities, but is a great place for the price.
Scout
I heard a rumor there was good cell coverage with Verizon,but that was false. Nice Campground, good place to fish, traiks are short but ok.
Guide
Right off Palm Canyon road. Lots of flat spots to choose from. Our low clearance 2WD had no problem. Some traffic heading to Palm Canyon trail but not too bad and just during the day.
Traveler
This is an open BLM camping area. The access is between Mike 134 and 133 on AZ hwy 95. It is about 11 miles south of Parker, AZ. You cross a cattle guard to access, then head down a dirt road. You can camp anywhere, but the better spots are after the second cattle guard. Cell service for Verizon is 3 to 4 bars. It is quiet from campers, but you can hear traffic on hwy 95. Services are close by in Parker, AZ, including dumping stations and water filling stations. There are several dumpsters around town, and a transfer station. This area is about 25 miles north of Quartzsite, AZ.
Guide
Easy and accessible for my overnight stay. Getting a tire replaced tomorrow so wanted to be close to town and this worked great and was easy.
GuideThis is an awesome spot the views are spectacular. There were a lot of people here but you can find a spot away from other campers or also great for groups. Only about 12 miles from quartzite.
Guide
Easy access road in. Found a shady spot with a fire pit. Beautiful views of mountains and cactus.
Guide
The dirt road leading in is very easy to drive on. There are many stone campfire rings. Cactus and shrubs all around. In the 50s during the day high 30s at night.
Scout
Close to the big tent but road noise is an issue. Great service when the network isn’t overloaded during the big tent event.
Ranger
This is a cool spot and it’s much quieter than plasmas road or spots closer to quartzite. There’s only about 20 spots and they are all pretty decent. We have come several weekends and on holidays and still got great spots. Views are excellent . Here’s the only issue. There are full timers not moving after 14 days as is required by law. Some have really set up shop and this visit we are near someone who is running their generator all day and into the night. They have dogs off leash that they are leaving outdoors to roam and poop wherever. Now most everyone who is here is cool and nice but there are some really cool spots that I would like to camp at that someone has basically claimed. I do t want to be the “ Karen”, sorry all of you named Karen, but is there anyone we can call that might be able to enforce some rules. I would prefer these area be in supervised and there not ever need TK be rangers patrols g etc but that requires everyone to follow the rules. I will say it’s o my one area that of this site that this seems to be an issue and it certainly my didn’t ruin our time there. We still had a great time and DJ really live this area
RangerWe drove by Quartzsite and decided that was not for us. It looked like a commune in the desert.
We decided to camp here and liked it enough to stay 3 nights. There was some freeway noise but not that noticeable once you get 100 yards away from the freeway.
We found a very secluded spot and did not see a sole the entire time we were here. We felt safe and secluded.
There was a big beautiful fire ring. You are not allowed to gather firewood here so pick some up before leaving town. Also fires are only allowed from October to March.
If the weather is not too cold, its a great option for winter camping.
One thing to remember about this place. There is only one store nearby and it is has the highest prices I have ever seen. They have a good selection but you will not like paying that much.
Guide
The campground was booked but the overflow doesn’t need reservations. Just drive in. The over flow is better in my opinion because it is paved and the regular campsites are not paved. 20 spots in overflow. Showers unlocked. Drinking water tap available in overflow lot as well. Well worth the $20
GuideLooks like this is a rv park with a healthy social club and lota if activities. RVs park a bit too close for us and it is a dusty place. No cell service at all at our site.
Guide
You GOTTA visit the annual Quartzite RV Show!!! Lots of Camping & RV stuff plus Hundreds of other vendors. We spend at least a week here in mid-late January every year. Meet old friends from around the country or make new ones. The show also includes a week of different Seminars covering a host of topics.
There are vault toilets as well as Dumpsters for your Trash. Across Hwy 95 there are dump stations and water available. Cost is: Up to 14 days = $40 Up to 28 days = $80 Up to 180 days = $180
Traveler
Had a nice stay at a very nice well kept campground.
Traveler
I stayed two nights and found the area to be perfect. It was not overly crowded, except for the area right off of the main road. If you go a little farther in on the trail you get a little more space. I full time in a class c and flat tow my Jeep and was able to get about half a mile off the main road for my own slice of heaven.
There are lots of flat areas for easy setup, but there are also quite a few areas that would be challenging to level. Depending on your rig you may want to walk the area first.
There was a little bit of highway noise, but nothing major. Town is about 10 minutes south, and interstate 40 is about 10 minutes north.
Traveler
Ended up staying in the overflow dry camping area for 2 nights. Was nice area. Little noisy but was ok. Worked out for me.
GuideLake Alamo is one of our favorite spots!!! Great place for SxS riding. I've been riding here over 15yrs and always find new trails. Must visit the Wayside Oasis for Lunch and a beer on every visit.
Camping near Parker, Arizona, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to relax by the river or explore the outdoors, this area has something for every type of camper.
Fishing and Boating: The Colorado River is perfect for fishing and boating. Campers at Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground enjoy the river views and activities. One reviewer mentioned, "It is a beautifully kept campground. Our dogs enjoyed the spacious and grassy dog park."
Hiking: There are several trails around the area. At Cattail Cove State Park Campground, one camper noted, "Hiking trails leave directly from the park and wind along the lakeshore and into the desert landscape."
Swimming: Many campgrounds have designated swimming areas. A visitor at Lake Havasu State Park Campground shared, "The park is gorgeous with looping campsite areas, rentable cabins, and winding paths."
Camping around Parker, AZ, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Parker, AZ?
According to TheDyrt.com, Parker, AZ offers a wide range of camping options, with 177 campgrounds and RV parks near Parker, AZ and 56 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Parker, AZ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Parker, AZ is Buckskin Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 27 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Parker, AZ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 56 free dispersed camping spots near Parker, AZ.
What parks are near Parker, AZ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 parks near Parker, AZ that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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