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Crossroads

BLM Land — Lake Havasu Field Office encompasses Crossroads, a drive-in campground positioned directly on the Colorado River shoreline. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, this small facility charges $2-5 per night for dry camping sites that include picnic tables and grills. One vault toilet serves the entire campground, with no running water or showers available.

Wild burros frequently walk through campsites on their way to the river, creating wildlife viewing opportunities. Cell service runs spotty with AT&T typically showing one bar. River noise from boats continues through the night during busy periods, and ATV riders sometimes chase burros through the area. The campground provides both boat and vehicle access, with a non-motorized boat launch available for kayaks. For additional options, campers can explore campgrounds near Parker Dam. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.

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There are senior and Lifetime pass discounts.

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Location

Public Campground

Crossroads is located in California

Coordinates

34.22943576999999 N
114.215966 W

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Access

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Features

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Drive Time

38 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
1 hr 58 min from Yuma, AZ
2 hrs 32 min from El Centro, CA
3 hrs 2 min from Prescott Valley, AZ

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Guests frequently mentioned the prime riverfront location with direct water access and boat launch for kayaks. Many visitors reported significant noise from ATV traffic and boaters, especially on weekends.

B B.

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 1, 2025

On the Colorado River

Fantastic hosts! Great to have a (non-motorized boat) launch in the campground for kayaks. Shady and sunny spots. I was here during a holiday weekend so there was a lot of loud boat traffic. Other than that, it is a chill spot to hang for a few days.

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Deborah C.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 27, 2019

Crossroads BLM California , May, 2019

First, you get what you pay for, this tent site was 5.00 per night! The location is great, right on the Colorado River. We made reservations ahead of time using reservation.gov. We knew there were no amenities but were ok with it.

I use a rating scale based on amenities, location, cell service, cleanliness and campsite.

There is no running water available at the site, only one vault toilet, obviously no showers.

The campsite itself was great, nice shady spot with a grill, picnic table and did I mention right on the water.

Cell service was spotty, usually one bar with AT&T.

There are wild burros that roam the area and we were quite surprised that they walked through our campsite down to the water.

We stayed on a Friday night and there were people riding motorcycles or ATVs through the park chasing the burros, making a lot of noise. Also people on the river all through the night making lots of noise.

We rented kayaks in Parker AZ, Parker watercraft and it was great, we loved every minute.

While there we also made the quick trip to Lake Havasu city to see the London Bridge.

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Bobby C.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2018

Only BLM Overnight Campground on Parker Strip. Earp, CA

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.

Natural Features:

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.

Recreation:

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.

Facilities:

This small campground contains individual campsites and one accessible campsite. All of the sites are dry camping (no water) and provide a picnic table and grill.

One vault toilet is available. There is a Campground Host available to answer questions.

Nearby Attractions:

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.

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