River Island Unit, Buckskin Mountain State Park, Parker, AZ

Name: River Island Unit
When: Open all year
Where: About 12 miles northeast of Parker, about 25 miles southeast of Lake Havasu City. Park entrance is off Arizona 95, about a mile north of Buckskin Mountain Sate Park, between mile markers 154 and 155. (928-667-3231)
Admission: $8 per vechicle day use fee
Camping: 37 campsites, $14-$30 per night.
Facilities: Boat launch, restrooms, showers, ranger station.
URL: www.azstateparks.com
Month/Year visited: 5/2008
Comments: Stays relatively full during the winter months, popular with snowbirds.