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Ranger StationRest RoomsShowersAccessiblePicnic AreaGroup RamadaDog ParkTelephoneSwimmingParkingBoat RampDump StationDumpster
LegendPlease Recycle
Map not to scale
RangerStation
Lightning Bolt Trail
BuckskinCenter &Gift Shop
CactusGarden
Self-Pay Station
Day UseParking
Look Out
BuckskinMarket
BasketballCourt
GasDock
Dog Park
Lightning Bolt TrailBuckskin Trail
Horse-shoe
Pit
PedestrianOverpass
To River Island
(1.5 mi.) & Lake
Havasu (26.5 mi.)
To Interpretation Point & Abandoned Mines
Entrance
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5476 North US Hwy 95Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 667-3231
azstateparks.com
Wildlife ViewingMammals that may be seen at the park include: bobcats, ringtail cats, coyote, and gray fox. Snakes include: Coachwhip (Red Racer) and King Snakes. Lizards include: desert iguana and collared lizards. Birds include: red-tailed hawk, vermillion fl ycatcher, great horned owl, burrowing owls, turkey vultures, and egrets.
Welcome to Buckskin Mountain State Park. The park commands one of the fi nest views along the Parker strip, an 18-mile stretch between Parker Dam and Headgate Dam. Mountains line the river on both the Arizona and California sides, and the wildlife is as varied as the recreational opportunities along the river.
The park has a campground, cabana sites, a beach, hiking trails, restrooms, showers, a boat ramp, picnic area, basketball and volleyball courts and a dog park. The park also has a ranger station and gift shop open year round. The Buckskin Market (928-667-3210), also located in the park, includes a restaurant, arcade and a market that sells fi rewood, ice, food and gasoline. Please note that the Buckskin Market may be closed or have limited hours in the winter.
In the summer, the park is a popular location for camping, boating, jet skiing and swimming. In the winter, visitors appreciate the mild climate and enjoy camping, canoeing, fi shing and hiking. Buckskin Mountain is a year-round destination.
Park Rules• Fees are due upon park entry. If offi ce is
closed, you must use 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. May be extended
with approval of Park Manager.• All pets must be leashed and attended to
at all times. Leashes not to exceed 6 feet in length.
• Pets allowed on the north beach only.• Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 7 am.
Please prevent loud nuisance noises at all times.
• All fi res must be contained in grills or portable fi replaces. Please no ground fi res.
• 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 fi shing laws.• Littering is unlawful.
Hiking TrailsMany visitors take advantage of a terrifi c network of hiking trails. For safety’s sake, wear sturdy shoes, a hat, sunscreen and take along plenty of water.
Starting at the entrance to Buckskin is the steep and winding ½ mile round trip Lightning Bolt Trail that affords a wonderful view of the campground and Colorado River.
From that trail, visitors can access the 1-mile loop Buckskin Trail. A very informative trail guide can be obtained at the Ranger Station or the Lightning Bolt Trail Head.
A concrete pedestrian footbridge crosses Highway 95 and leads to two other one-way trails. Interruption Point Trail is a one-mile round trip trek to a scenic overlook. There is also a one-way trail travelling to a series of abandoned mines, roundtrip is about ½ mile.
5476 North US Hwy 95Parker, AZ 85344(928) 667-3231
Online InformationLearn more about the park and sign up for the monthly Parks Newsletter at: azstateparks.com/buckskin
FishingSport fi sh for Large and Smallmouth Bass or bottom fi sh for Catfi sh and Carp. The kids will enjoy fi shing for Bluegill, Sunfi sh and Crappie. A valid Arizona fi shing license is required for anglers 14 and older. Licensing information is available online at Arizona Game & Fish, or purchase a fi shing license at the Park’s Gift Shop.
23751 N. 23rd Ave., #190 Phoenix, Arizona 85085
For Reservations, call or visit:1-877-MYPARKS | azstateparks.com
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