Crossroads Campground

Campground · Arizona · 26 bookable sites ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Lake Havasu Field Office (Bureau of Land Management AZ) · Open Access

26
Bookable sites
50 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
1
Accessible site
376 ft
Elevation
Crossroads Campground
Photo: BLM · Recreation.gov

Overview

Crossroads Campground is located on the riverfront of the beautiful Lower Colorado River. This campground is popular with winter visitors looking to enjoy the warm winter temperatures and relax on the riverfront. This campground has great access to fishing, boating and off-roading.

Recreation

The Lower Colorado River offers excellent boating, fishing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. The campground provides river front views and a beach.

Just follow the Parker Dam Road Scenic Backcountry Byway to various recreation sites along the river. The Rock House Visitor Center and Boat Launch are within a mile of the campground, and offers information and a free boat launch open year-round.

Other popular activities in the Parker Strip Recreation Area include hiking, biking, rock hounding and off-road vehicle travel.

Facilities

This small campground contains individual campsites and one accessible campsite. All of the sites are dry camping (no water) and provide a picnic table and grill.

One vault toilet is available. There is a Campground Host available to answer questions.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the shoreline of the Lower Colorado River. The river runs through a backdrop of steep rocky terrain, and wind shaped sand dunes. The area is teeming with wildlife, especially fish, migratory birds and small mammals.

Nearby Attractions

The Copper Basin Dunes and Crossroads Off- Highway Vehicle Open Areas offer miles of off-road adventures. Rock hounders enjoy hiking and driving through the area to search for unique rocks.

Rock House Visitor Center has a free boat launch and a visitor center stocked with brochures and information about the area.

The facts

  • 26 bookable sites
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 50 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: Main Loop

Site types

  • 26 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Campfires allowed — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

26 campsites at Crossroads Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeWaterMax rigPeople
01Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront45 ft8♿ 🐾
02Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront45 ft8 🐾
03Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront20 ft8 🐾
04Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront45 ft8 🐾
05Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront45 ft8 🐾
06Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateRiverfront45 ft8 🐾
07Main LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelModerateRiverfront45 ft8 🐾
08Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateRiverfront45 ft8 🐾
09Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront45 ft8 🐾
10Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront45 ft8 🐾
11Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront45 ft8 🐾
12Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront40 ft8 🐾
13Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront40 ft8 🐾
14Main LoopStandard NonelectricPull ThroughGravelSlightRiverfront20 ft8 🐾
15Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront20 ft8 🐾
16Main LoopStandard NonelectricParallelGravelSlightRiverfront35 ft8 🐾
17Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront35 ft8 🐾
18Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront35 ft8 🐾
19Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront45 ft8 🐾
20Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—50 ft8 🐾
21Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—50 ft8 🐾
22Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—50 ft8 🐾
23Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—50 ft8 🐾
24Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—50 ft8 🐾
25Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—50 ft8 🐾
26Main LoopStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—50 ft8 🐾

Getting there

From Lake Havasu City, this campground is about 45 minutes south of town. Visitors will need to drive over the Parker Dam onto the California side of the Colorado River. (Note: Oversized vehicles and vehicles towing trailers are not permitted to cross the dam.) Located about 9 miles south of the Parker Dam on the California side of the Colorado River turn left at the BLM sign.

From Parker, drive north across the bridge over the Colorado River and turn right. Crossroads Campground will be 7 miles ahead on your right.

34.21088, -114.21505 · 34°12'39.2"N 114°12'54.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 108°F in Jul, down to 67°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F6973808796105108108103907867
Low °F424550566474818174614940
Precip in0.80.70.60.20.10.00.20.40.40.40.20.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Crossroads Campground

Can you reserve a site at Crossroads Campground?
Yes, Crossroads Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Crossroads Campground have?
26 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Crossroads Campground?
50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Crossroads Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Crossroads Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Crossroads Campground?
Campfires are not allowed at Crossroads Campground.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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