Coronado National Memorial Coronado National Memorial commemorates the first major European exploration of the American Southwest. The Memorial lies on the United States-Mexico border within sight of the San Pedro River Valley, through which the Coronado Expedition first entered the present U.S. in search of the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola. It is a cultural area situated in a natural setting comprised of 4,750 acres of grasslands and oak woodlands.
Crossroads Campground Empire Landing Campground The Parker Strip Area is a long stretch of land surrounding Lake Havasu, formed on the Colorado River by the Parker Dam. For the visitor with only a few hours to spare, there is a backcountry byway which follows the shoreline for eleven miles, lined with scenic pullouts that describe how the river has been a "Thread of Life" for the inhabitants of the surrounding desert. Campgrounds line the shore, including two public campgrounds-- Empire Landing and Crossroads-- with a total of 90 campsites for RVs and tents, each of which has a 14 day stay limit. These feature a dump station, swimming beaches, showers, and restrooms. There are also several privately run resorts: Sunshine, River Lodge, Big Bend, Echo Lodge, Windmill, Rio del Colorado, Desert Riviera, Black Meadow Landing, Emerald Cove and River Land. These offer full-service facilities, from electric hookup for RVs to laundry and stores, and also offer long-term RV spaces. The day use areas contain picnic areas and boat ramps, as well as fishing piers and scenic views. Finally, there are two unrestricted OHV playgrounds, which feature a loading ramp and restrooms.
Crossroads OHV Area This area is an unrestricted playground for ATVs and other off highway vehicles. The site includes parking area, unloading ramp, and vault toilets. Vehicles must be street legal or have state required off-highway vehicle stickers . Resort facilities nearby.
Dankworth Village Take a trip back in time and see how the Mogollon people became successful farmers in the southeastern Arizona, the Paleo-Indian (Clovis culture) hunters use stone-tipped spears and Cochise people hunt and gather throughout the year.
Davis Dam Camp Davis Dam Camp is located just below Davis Dam on the Arizona side of the Colorado River. This is a picturesque area with excellent views of the dam, sunsets, and the surrounding mountains. This park accomodates both the day use, as well as the long-term visits, and even includes two cottages available for daily rental. Features include a 3-lane boat ramp, 157 full service hookups, 30 hookups with water and electricity, 5 restrooms with shower facilities, a laundermat, dump station, a group picnic area with a ramada, a large open area for dry camping, and a day use area with 4 ramadas. A boat and RV storage facility is also available. For those with special needs there is an accessible fishing pier, accessible boat embarcation ramp, and 10 accessible ramada sites. Finally, a local museum is next door to the park and an important petroglyph site is within the boundaries of the park.
Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness The wilderness consists of the rugged slopes of the Dos Cabezas Mountains, with elevations ranging from 4,080 feet to 7,500 feet. This range allows for a variety of plant and animal life as well as excellent recreation opportunities. Visitors will find a diverse terrain of steep mountain slopes, granite outcroppings and vegetated canyon floors. This rugged and remote environment provides a rich wilderness experience. The Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness provides outstanding opportunities for hiking, backpacking, camping, rock scrambling and sightseeing. Sightseeing from the higher mountains and ridges offer outstanding long distance views of Sulphur Springs and San Simon valleys and numerous mountain ranges.
