The best beach camping near Parker Strip

You’ll find over 400 beach camping options in Parker Strip, where the Colorado River carves out sandy stretches and swimming spots. Most sites start at $30 a night, and you won’t pay more on average. Hot showers, clean toilets, and campfire-friendly rules come standard. Expect early mornings full of bird calls, evenings with desert sunsets, and quick access to hiking trails and boulder-studded climbs. Wildlife-watching is a given—look for herons at the water’s edge and lizards darting between rocks. Campsites here book out fast, especially those closest to the best river beaches. Bring sun protection and water shoes; the riverbed’s rocky in places. If you want to wake up steps from the shoreline, Parker Strip’s beach campgrounds make it easy to do just that.