Crossroads Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 26 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
26 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | None | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | No | Yes | Preferred |
| 02 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | None | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | No | Preferred | |
| 03 | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | None | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | No | Preferred | |
| 04 | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | No | Preferred | |
| 05 | Back-in | 47 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | No | Preferred | |
| 06 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | No | Preferred | ||
| 07 | Pull-through | 55 | Gravel | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | No | Preferred | ||
| 08 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | No | Preferred | ||
| 09 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | No | Preferred | |
| 10 | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 2 | No | Prime |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Site 01 is listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
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…
| Nearest town | Lake Havasu City, California |
| Coordinates | 34.2109° N, 114.2151° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Spanky's RV & Marine ↗ | 5.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.2 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
- 0.2 miRiver View Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 2.7 miBullfrog Day Use Area ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness begins about 3.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.7 miGibraltar Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 18,790 acres
- 5.4 miWhipple Mountains Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 76,123 acres
- 8.9 miBill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 5,985 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Crossroads Campground?
Sites at Crossroads Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Crossroads Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Crossroads Campground have?
26 sites, including 26 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Crossroads Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Crossroads Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Crossroads Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Crossroads Campground?
Site 01 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Crossroads Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Crossroads Campground?
The Lower Colorado River offers excellent boating, fishing, canoeing and swimming opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Crossroads Campground?
Lake Havasu City, California. The Copper Basin Dunes and Crossroads Off- Highway Vehicle Open Areas offer miles of off-road adventures.
Source: Getting there
What if Crossroads Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lake Havasu Shoreline Sites (7.6 mi, first-come), Burro Creek Campground (49 mi, partly first-come), and Wild Cow Springs Campground (62 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby