Parker Arizona small town, big adventure! Positioned along the Colorado River in western Arizona, Parker boasts a thriving economy based on agriculture and tourism. With a mild climate and endless recreational opportunities, Parker is a popular destination for vacationers, snowbirds and retirees. The river offers world-class fishing and water sports. The desert is ideal for rock hounding and off-road excitement. Nature buffs will discover a unique collection of wildlife found only in our region. You’ll find great restaurants, shopping and amenities in Parker, and the cities of Phoenix, Las Vegas and Palm Springs are within easy reach. Come get a taste of America’s West Coast in Parker.

The Parker Strip is an 18-mile stretch of the Colorado River between Arizona and California, flowing from Parker Dam to Headgate Rock Dam. A boating capital of the Southwest, the river attracts canoeing, jet ski and waterskiing enthusiasts galore. It’s also a popular destination for anglers. Both sides of the river are lined with restaurants, resorts, RV parks and campgrounds for your convenience. A number of state parks in the area feature gorgeous scenery and exciting recreation opportunities.

Straddling the border between Arizona and California, Parker Dam crosses the Colorado River 155 miles downstream of Hoover Dam. The reservoir that pooled behind Parker Dam is known as Lake Havasu, a famous vacation spot in the southwest. Parker Dam was built between 1934 and 1938 by the Bureau of Reclamation. It is 320 feet high, 235 of which are beneath the riverbed, making Parker Dam the deepest dam in the world. Buckskin Mountain State Park Cattail Cove State Park promises 2,000 acres affords dramatic vistas along of enjoyment along the water. Spend a day the Parker Strip. The Colorado waterskiing, jet skiing or sailing on Lake River is flanked on both sides by Havasu, an impoundment of the Colorado River. majestic mountains, allowing for Measuring 45 miles in length, Lake Havasu is scenic hikes and nature walks. A home to robust populations of bluegill, crappie, vast network of trails wind their striped bass, largemouth bass, flathead and way through the park. The river channel catfish. Amenities include a beach, is teeming with crappie, bluegill, boat ramp, picnic areas and 61 campsites. sunfish, catfish, carp, smallmouth In addition to having a fantastic restaurant, and largemouth bass. There is Sandpoint Marina and RV Park can help with also a two-lane boat ramp and all your boating and camping needs. The land designated swimming area. surrounding the park is a rock hound’s delight, Encompassing 1,677 total acres, with a treasure-trove of geodes, jaspers, the park includes several camping obsidian, turquoise and agate just waiting to be and RV sites, restaurant, market, uncovered. arcade, gift shop and visitor center. Soak up the unspoiled beauty of the Ahakhave River Island State Park offers a Tribal Preserve, located just outside Parker. hiking trail, 37 campsites, a ramada, Its 1,253 acres of wilderness serve as a safe boat launch, cove and sandy beach harbor for threatened plant and animal species along the mighty Colorado River. It’s native to the Lower Colorado River Basin. another fabulous spot for boating, Centered around a reconstructed Colorado fishing and swimming in a mountain River backwater, the preserve offers wonderful setting. The River Island Market birding, fishing, canoeing and swimming. The provides a deli, groceries, gas, grounds also include a 4.6-mile fitness trail, 3.5- clothing and storage. For fans of acre park, playground and picnic facilities. off-road adventure, the park also provides easy access to the desert Perhaps the most breathtaking marvel in back country. our region is Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge. Imagine a shimmering river passing through 6,105 acres of upland desert, enchanting rock cliffs, Saguaro cacti, cattail- infested marshland and desert riparian habitat. Bill Williams River NWR has all this and more. In fact, it is home to one of the last remaining stands of natural cottonwood-willow forest along the lower Colorado River. This dynamic ecosystem harbors a stunning diversity of birds, mammals and reptiles. It’s a spectacular haven for nature lovers; the bird watching is especially fantastic. The back-country roads that snake their ways through the Arizona at River Willow Steak House, “the best steakhouse in western Arizona.” desert provide an exhilarating escape for off-highway vehicle For a more casual dining experience, stop in at the BlueWater Grill, the aficionados. Take a rugged journey through the Ehrenberg Sandbowl, Cantina or the River Walk Deli. Accommodations at Blue Water Casino a 2,000 acre site along the Colorado River. Churn up some dust by and Resort are simply unmatched. Every room affords a spectacular river crashing through the Imperial Sand Dunes. If you’re more comfortable view. Marina-level guest rooms exploring the landscape from a conventional automobile, our state provide easy access to the marina offers a number of scenic drives. The Hualapai Mountain Road docks, shop and River’s Edge traverses towering peaks and picturesque valleys, creating vivid Catena. All junior and two-room memories that last a lifetime. Historic Route 66, the “Main Street suites include a fridge, wet bar of America,” also passes through Arizona. For the most part, this and spacious patio. leisurely byway is characterized by quaint storefronts and old- fashioned diners. However, the portion that ascends the Black La Paz Regional Hospital is a Mountains, west of Kingman, is sure to get your heart pumping. respected health care provider Starting at the desert floor and climbing a series of white-knuckle and reputable employer in our turns, this unforgettable drive affords mountain perspectives that community. Over 40 years, cross state lines. La Paz Regional Hospital has grown from a single hospital to a Often referred to as the “Jewel of the Desert,” Emerald Canyon Golf comprehensive network of clinics, Course is a must-play for any golfer. Carved out of the mountains imaging centers, inpatient and overlooking the Colorado River, Emerald Canyon truly offers a one- outpatient facilities. of-a-kind golfing experience. This 18-hole, championship course provides a full-service pro shop, putting green, two practice greens, With the river, mountains and lighted driving range, golf lessons, beverage cart and snack bar. desert right outside our front door, The action never ends at Blue Water Casino and Resort on the the possibilities in Parker are Colorado River. Enjoy some poker, blackjack, bingo, over 500 slot truly limitless. Are you looking for machines and daily promotions. The Blue Water Amphitheater hosts a seasonal hideout, waterfront a variety of concerts and live entertainment throughout the year. 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