Buckskin Mountain State Park

Arizona


Tucked along a mountain-flanked bend in the Colorado River about 11 miles north of Parker, this park has a great, family-friendly infrastructure with a swimming beach, hiking trails, basketball court, cafe and grocery store (summer only). Wi-fi is available at the group ramada at no charge, and campsites are available by reservation online or by phone.


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