White Hills, 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 ...

Floyd Lamb State Park

State Park

938 acres. Open 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 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, ...

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

National Monument

Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique story of this ever-changing environment.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching

Weather: The Tule Springs Fossil Beds is located within the Mojave Desert, with summer temperatures often exceeding 110° F (43.3° C). There are no sources of water or shade at Tule Springs, so it is recommende...

Valley of Fire State Park

State Park

40,906 acres. Restricted Access

Entrance: $0