Buckskin Mountain State Park

About Buckskin Mountain State Park

The mountains line the river on both sides of Arizona and California, and Buckskin Mountain State Park offers a head door. The picturesque park offers views of the Colorado River, the San Juan River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The wildlife is as diverse as the leisure opportunities along the rivers and there are ideal tents for campers. With head gates on all four sides and a large parking lot for vehicles, Buckskins Mountain State Park also offers access to a variety of hiking, biking and camping opportunities.

It offers a campfire area, which can be reserved for groups for the weekend at no extra charge, as well as a large campsite with picnic area, picnic tables and fireplace.

A sandy beach and boat moorings are also located in the river island unit. In summer, Buckskin River Island is a popular destination for hiking, camping, fishing and other outdoor activities. This area is ideal for those who want to discover a wide range of leisure and cultural resources. In winter, visitors appreciate the mild climate, the natural beauty of the area and the proximity to the river.

Parker Dam, the deepest dam in the world, is located 5 miles north of Highway 95, and the lake is located about 25 miles north. Parker Dam and Parker Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in North America, are within the park's boundaries.

The 1,677-acre park has been operated by Arizona State Parks since 1967 and the Arizona Department of Natural Resources (DNR) since 1972.

Many visitors use a great network of hiking trails and along these trails visitors can use the 1 km long Buckskin Trail. A very informative hiking guide with numbered signposts shows the native vegetation and is available at the ranger station. The steep and winding Lightning Bolt Trail starts in the center of the park and offers great views from the campground and the Colorado River.

The Interruption Point Trail is a round trip that takes about 1.2 miles and leads to two or more one-way streets. There is also a one-way street leading to a number of abandoned mines, and there are also two other trails along the Colorado River, one on the east side of the park and the other on its west side.

Ranger - guided hikes are conducted throughout the year, as well as a variety of other activities for children and adults, such as hiking, biking and camping.

The entrance to the Habitat Trail is located right at the River Island jetty, and the guide will take you on a short hike along the Colorado River from the estuary to a small island in the middle of the stream. Take a hike with our guides and get to know the River Arnie Ant "- in our brochure he explains what life on the Colorado River looks like from an ant's point of view and what you should eat to avoid being eaten.

The road to Buckskin River Island is quite steep, but it meets all your needs and offers fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and Parkerdamm.

The river island is ideal for campers and offers a fun water adventure, but for safety you should bring a life jacket, water shoes, sunscreen and a towel. It offers beautiful views of Buckskin Mountain State Park and Parkerdamm, as well as the river and lake.

In winter, visitors enjoy camping and fishing and appreciate the mild climate. In summer, the park offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and camping. If you want to discover a wide range of leisure and cultural resources, there is a wide range of hiking trails as well as a large number of picnic tables and picnic spots.