Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Parker Dam, CA
Nestled along the serene shores of the Colorado River in California, Parker Dam offers a diverse range of camping options perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and relaxation. RV campers will find well-maintained campgrounds such as the nearby River Island State Park, which offers full hookups amidst stunning desert landscapes and access to sandy beaches, ideal for fishing and kayaking. For those who prefer a more traditional experience, tent camping is available at places like the Buckskin Mountain State Park, where towering palm trees provide shade and picturesque views of the rugged mountains, creating a tranquil setting for stargazing at night. Adventurers looking for solitude can explore dispersed camping opportunities in the nearby BLM lands, where you can pitch a tent under the expansive desert sky, surrounded by the natural beauty of sonoran cacti and rugged terrain. With mild winters and warm summers, Parker Dam is a year-round destination where visitors can immerse themselves in recreational activities like hiking, boating, and wildlife watching. Whether you're seeking the comfort of amenities or the freedom of the wild, Parker Dam's varied camping options cater to all preferences amid breathtaking natural scenery.
Buckskin Mountain Campground is part of Buckskin Mountain State Park in Arizona (39 min southeast of Lake Havasu City, AZ) with an elevation of 411 feet. There are a total of 59 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $43.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, playground, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, ramada, ice, gift shop, flush toilets, pet area. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing.
River Island Campground is part of River Island State Park in Arizona (35 min southeast of Lake Havasu City, AZ) with an elevation of 463 feet. There are a total of 34 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, flush toilets, pet area. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Cattail Cove Campground is part of Cattail Cove State Park in Arizona (just 27 min southeast of Lake Havasu City, AZ) with an elevation of 454 feet. There are a total of 56 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include dump station, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, amphitheater. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Lake Havasu Campground is part of Lake Havasu State Park in Arizona (just 10 min west of Lake Havasu City, AZ) with an elevation of 449 feet. There are a total of 65 campsites including 13 cabins. The campground is open all year. 52 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 48 and 125 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $99.00. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Alamo Lake Campground is part of Alamo Lake State Park in Arizona (2 hrs 28 min east of Lake Havasu City, AZ) with an elevation of 1,381 feet. There are a total of 196 campsites including 4 cabins. The campground is open all year. 176 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 75 sites have electric and water hookups. 16 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $65.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Big Bend of the Colorado Campground is part of Big Bend of the Colorado SRA in Nevada (just 20 min west of Bullhead City, AZ) with an elevation of 6,986 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 50 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. All sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, accessible, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Alto Pit Ohv Campground is located in the Bradshaw Ranger District, Prescott National Forest (just 18 min west of Prescott, AZ) with an elevation of 6,075 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 38 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $14.00 to $28.00. Activities include ohv trails nearby.
Yavapai Campground is located in the Bradshaw Ranger District, Prescott National Forest (just 18 min west of Prescott, AZ) with an elevation of 5,846 feet. There are a total of 21 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $36.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
White Spar Campground is located in the Bradshaw Ranger District, Prescott National Forest (just 17 min south of Prescott, AZ) with an elevation of 5,630 feet. There are a total of 41 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 23 sites can accommodate RVs between 28 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $14.00 to $28.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
Cottonwood (Twentynine Palms) Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (44 min east of Coachella, CA) with an elevation of 3,035 feet. There are a total of 59 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 58 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 48 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include hiking trails.
Family Campground, White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Maricopa County is located 30 min southwest of Surprise, AZ with an elevation of 2,980 feet. There are a total of 36 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 38 and 124 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $32.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Willow Campground in Maricopa County is located 30 min southwest of Surprise, AZ with an elevation of 1,480 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites including 12 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 8 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Belle Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (1 hr 21 min northeast of Indio, CA) with an elevation of 3,800 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 35 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom.
White Tank Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (1 hr 18 min northeast of Indio, CA) with an elevation of 3,788 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 25 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include hiking trails.
Mecca Beach Campground is part of Salton Sea State Recreation Area in California (just 25 min southeast of Coachella, CA) with an elevation of -212 feet. There are a total of 100 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 4 sites have electric and water hookups. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
New Camp is part of Salton Sea State Recreation Area in California (just 27 min southeast of Coachella, CA) with an elevation of -212 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 1 site has electric and water hookups. 3 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, accessible, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Headquarters Campground is part of Salton Sea State Recreation Area in California (just 26 min southeast of Coachella, CA) with an elevation of -212 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric and water hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
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