Antares, AZ

Big Bend of the Colorado State Park

State Park

1,966 acres. Restricted Access

Entrance: $0

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

National Monument

Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally rich geologic history spanning almost two billion years. Full of natural splendor and a sense of solitude, this area remains remote and...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Junior Ranger Program

Weather: Parashant is split between low elevation Mojave Desert on the west side and high elevation pinyon/juniper/ponderosa highlands on the east side. Expect sun on average 310 days per year. The summer mont...

Lake Havasu State Park

State Park

335 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast reservoirs. Visitors come here for scenic drives, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, camping, and much more.

Entrance: $25

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Motorized Boating, Sailing, Jet Skiing, Boat Tour, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse...

Weather: Spring (April, May and June): Daytime highs 80 °F to 98 °F. Nighttime lows 50 °F to 66 °F Summer* (July, August and September): Daytime highs 89 °F to 103 °F (It can get up to 117 °F.) Fall (October, ...