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Things to See & Do
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If you are looking for a place to relax, unwind and enjoy a day with your family and friends
... then this area is the place. You and your family are sure to find many great activities to do during your stay. The area is an outdoor recreation destination worth the visit itself. Apart from being on the Colorado River and theParker Strip (as it is known), |
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- Buckskin Mountain State Park - This scenic park (11 miles north of Parker off AZ 95) sits on a bend in the river backed by low cliffs. Trees provide welcome shade in summer. Visitors enjoy use of the campground, picnic area, swimming beach, boat ramp, playground, volleyball court, basketball court, horseshoe pit, shuffleboard, and hiking trails. Day use costs $8, but hikers pay only $2/person for trailhead parking. An interpretive garden near the ranger station identifies plants of the desert; old mining relics lie nearby. Also start here for the interpretive Buckskin Trail that follows a bridge over the highway, then winds into scenic hills on a one-mile loop; a spur trail halfway leads half a mile farther into the hills to some mines; another trail branches off the mine trail and follows a ridge to an overlook at Interruption Point, adding about a mile roundtrip.
- Lake Havasu - Three hundred days of sunshine a year and all the adventure you can handle, from Arizona boating and off-roading to hiking and fishing, make this one of the coolest Arizona vacation spots.
- Patria Flats Day Use Area - This has been the starting point of the Great Western Tube Float (an annual event run by the Parker Chamber of Commerce attracting thousands). Also during the Annual Parker Bikerfest, there are many events held at this beautiful location. This park features shade cabanas' picnic tables, trash cans, restrooms, a boat launch, and fun for all water enthusiasts.
- LaPaz County State Park
- "Nellie E Saloon", better known as Desert Bar
- Parker Dam - During construction, workers had to dig down 235 feet through the sand and gravel of the riverbed before hitting the bedrock needed to secure the foundation. Today, only the top third of the dam is visible. Lake Havasu, the reservoir behind the dam, has a storage capacity of 211 billion gallons. Pumps transfer one billion gallons a day into the Colorado River Aqueduct for southern California destinations. You can park at both ends of the dam.
- The World Famous London Bridge
Of course during your stay you might be able to enjoy one of the many special events that happen annually in the area.
- For those that like to Hike ... Here you can enjoy some of the best Arizona hiking trails in the state. Make your way along rocky ridges and winding canyons that take your breath away and behold an endless blue sky that you’ll only find in the Southwest.no one walks away disappointed. (Note: Since the majority of Arizona hiking is in the desert, it’s important to take a few safety precautions)
- For the water enthusiast - Parker and Lake Havasu play host to many profesional and club boat races, water skiing championships and waverunner competitions.
- For the Auto enthusiast - Parker hosts Motorcycle, Quads races, Trucks and buggy off-road races including the Parker '425' and '250' as well as several classic and other car shows
- If golf is your sport - Emerald Canyon Golf Course is just down the road and Lake Havasu offers a few challenges
- There are also concerts, and other events throughout the year in both Lake Havasu and Parker.
With so many trails to choose from and many great places and parks to explore…your next family vacation is sure to be memorable.
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