Oatman, AZ

Big Bend of the Colorado State Park

State Park

1,966 acres. Restricted Access

Entrance: $0

Castle Mountains National Monument

National Monument

Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada state line and Mojave National Preserve, the nearly 21,000 acres of Castle Mountains boasts Joshua tree forests, unbroken natural landscapes, rare desert grasslands, and rich human history. ...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Group Camping, RV Camping

Weather: Weather at Castle Mountains changes with the seasons. Freezing temperatures are expected in winter, with occasional snow. Spring brings mild warm days and cooler nights. With enough rain, wildflowers ...

Cattail Cove State Park

State Park

2,142 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

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, ...