AZ State Parks•Parker, AZ•14.5h from Austin

Buckskin Mountain SP + River Island SP — Parker, AZ

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$30–40/nt (W/E)

Hookups

Water + Electric

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Good

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Oct–Apr

Reservations

azstateparks.com

Max Length

50 ft

Highlights

▶ Two adjacent state parks on the Colorado River north of Parker — Buckskin Mountain has developed hookup loops; River Island SP (1 mile north) has more primitive riverside sites
▶ Direct Colorado River swimming, kayaking, and fishing access; water-ski speed boats available from Parker Landing marina 5 min south
▶ The developed alternative to the Parker Strip BLM dispersed; showers, flush toilets, and dump station on-site

Planning Notes

Both parks on AZ-95 north of Parker. Buckskin Mountain: 68 hookup sites + primitive. River Island: 11 hookup sites, more secluded, premium riverfront. Reserve well ahead for winter — snowbird season fills both parks. From Austin: ~14.5 hrs via I-10 W to Blythe CA then AZ-95 S, or US-60 W through Wickenburg to AZ-95 N.

Contact: (928) 667-3231

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.