Buckskin Mountain State Park, located 12 miles north of Parker on Arizona Highway 95, is another one of the state’s most scenic locales. Spectacular views of the river and surrounding mountain ranges are available from any number of hiking trails and campsites.

Gating must be part of a development’s initial plan. If not included, 100 percent of the property owners must agree to pay for the added the installation. Costs are high as the streets have to be purchased from the city so non-gated neighborhoods usually stay that way.