Buckskin Mountain State Park
State Park La Paz County, Arizona · established 1967
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Open 24 hours
- Entrance fee
- $10 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- azstateparks.com(928) 667-3231
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Construction Park improvements are in process. There may be construction noise on weekdays.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
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Buckskin Mountain State Park is a park in La Paz County, about 19 miles southeast of Lake Havasu City.
The park supports swimming, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open 24 hours | ||
| Visitor center | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
The park is open 24 hours, year-round
Visitor Center: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. year-round
Visitor Center: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. year-round
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Phoenix).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per vehicle (1 person) | $10 |
| Per vehicle (2-4 people) | $20 |
| Individual/bicycle | $5 · walk-in |
Official wording
Per vehicle (1 person): $10.00 Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00 Individual/bicycle: $5.00
Arizona park passes
- Annual Day Use Pass — $200. Day-use access for up to four people at state parks across Arizona (with listed exceptions) Details
- 100% Military Disabled Veterans pass — Free. Free day-use for 100% service-connected disabled veterans and up to three accompanying adults Details
- Active duty / retired / service-disabled veteran discount — 50% off day-use. Day-use entrance discount (not tours or special fees) Details
From the Arizona state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Arizona State Parks reservations (Tyler Technologies; reached via azstateparks.com/reserve/)
- Phone
- (877) 697-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
All pets must be leashed and attended to at all times. Pets allowed on the north beach only. • All pets must be leashed and attended to at all times. • Pets allowed on the north beach only.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Campgrounds 80 campsites are available for both tent and RV campers, some with a riverfront view! Campsites at Buckskin Mountain are situated within close proximity to clean showers and restrooms. Sites come with electric hookups, 15 have sewer available. Every campsite comes with a BBQ grill and picnic table for your convenience. Fire rings are also available at every campsite. Campground Information
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingWildlife viewing and birdingCampingSwimmingFishingBoating
Trails
Hiking Trails The extensive trail network at Buckskin Mountain leads users into exciting and diverse hiking experiences either into the western Arizona backcountry, or near the famed Colorado River. Theres no shortage of adventure in this park, and there's even a trail that connects to nearby River Island State Park!
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
Camping
- RV dump station
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
All three restrooms at the park have clean, hot showers available to registered campers and three regularly maintained restroom and shower buildings are located at the park. One is handicap accessible.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Park Rules • Fees are due upon park entry. If the office is closed, you must use the self-pay station. • All vehicles must park on pavement at campsites. Do not park at market parking. • No driving or parking on grass or dirt. • Do not wash vehicles, boats or RVs. • Camp only in designated campsites. • Stay limit is 14 nights in a 30 day period. • All pets must be leashed and attended to at all times. Leashes are not to exceed six feet in length. • Pets allowed on the north beach only. • Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Please prevent loud nuisance noises at all times. • All fires must be contained in grills or portable fireplaces. Please, no ground fires. • Swimming is allowed along all shoreline. The designated swim area is located at the day use area. Swimming is at your on risk. No lifeguard on duty. No swimming at boat ramps or around docks. • Obey all boating regulations. • Obey all hunting and fishing laws. • Littering is unlawful. Agency Rules & Regulations
Getting there
- Address
- 5476 North US Hwy 95
Parker, AZ 85344 - Nearest town
- Lake Havasu City — about 19 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.2569, -114.1595
- Phone
- (928) 667-3231
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Arizona State Parks & Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Arizona State Parks & Trails 'Find a Park' page (one .location block per park with features, reservation links and Google Maps coordinates); sitemap.xml lists the same park slugs
- Wikidata
- Photo: Buckskin Mountain State Park (24205828145).jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), tiz_of_thee
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology