Buckskin Mountain State Park

State Forester Issues Stage II Fire Restrictions

The Arizona State Forester has issued the following Fire Restrictions for all Arizona State Parks:

Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove including
fires in developed campgrounds or improved sites is prohibited. Exemptions include persons using
a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices
can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable
materials within 3 feet of the device.
Smoking is prohibited unless it is within an enclosed vehicle or building.
Discharging a firearm except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal, or tribal
laws and regulations is prohibited. The exemption to this is that the discharging of firearms is
allowed on agency designated shooting ranges.
The discharging or using of any kind of fireworks and incendiary devices is prohibited.
The following mechanical and industrial activities are prohibited:
o Operating any internal combustion engine.
o Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.
o Using an explosive.

Fire restrictions remain in effect at this park until further notice. Read Complete Release

Buckskin Mountain Now Offers 24/7 Online Campground Reservations!

Reserve a campground RV or tent site from the comfort of your home, anytime of day. Make online reservations Site reservations for this park are also available by calling the Reservation Center at (520) 586-2283. You can call 7 days a week, from 8 am to 5 pm MST. There is a $5 non-refundable reservation fee per site.

Tuesdays: Ice Cream Social

2 pm. Please bring your own bowl/spoon. $1.00 donation per bowl.

Wednesdays: Student Conservation Association

7 pm. Presentation will be on the Southwest desert flora and fauna.

Fridays: Evening Campfire

6:30 pm. Bring a chair, flashlight, coffee, musical instrument, and your favorite story.Llocated at the fire ring, northwest corner of the park. Be prepared to have fun!

Saturdays: Ranger Guided Nature Walk

10 am. Meet at the trailhead, behind the Ranger Station. $3.00 per person

Buckskin Mountain provides scenic respite, mountain hikes, a desert escape and fun-filled water adventures.

Buckskin Mountain State Park commands one of the finest views along the Parker strip, an 18-mile stretch between Parker Dam and Headgate Dam. Mountains line the river on both the Arizona and California sides, and the wildlife is as varied as the recreational opportunities along the river. This picturesque park provides a scenic respite, mountain hikes, a desert escape and fun-filled water adventure. Come enjoy all the park has to offer! The park has a campground (reservations are available for select campsites), cabana sites, beach, hiking trails, restrooms, showers, boat ramp, picnic area, basketball and volleyball court, playground, restaurant, camp store, arcade, gas dock, and ranger station.

The nearby River Island State Park, about one mile north, is ideal for tent campers. It offers a ramada with a campfire ring (which may be reserved for group use except on holiday weekends), sandy beach, cove, and boat launch area.

In the summer, Buckskin and River Island are popular for boating, jet skiing, swimming and camping. In the winter, visitors appreciate the mild climate and enjoy camping, fishing and hiking in the park. Both areas are year-round destinations for those looking to discover a variety of recreational and cultural resources. The Colorado River Indian Reservation is just east of Parker and archaeological sites are scattered up and down Arizona's "west coast." Parker Dam, the world's deepest dam, is located approximately five miles to the north on Highway 95. About 25 miles north is Lake Havasu City, home of the famous London Bridge. This 1,677-acre park has been operated by Arizona State Parks since 1967.

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