Parker Attractions

Buckskin Mountain State Park is 11 miles north of Parker on the Colorado River, with a grassy shoreline backed by low cliffs.

Buckskin Mountain State Park features varied wildlife, recreational water activities, a sandy beach and camping facilities. The hiking trails offer scenic views that include a series of abandoned mines, overlooks of the Colrado River, and life on the Colorado River from an ant's perspective.

La Paz County Park is on the Colorado River, eight miles north of Parker, with a long waterfront, tennis courts, a baseball diamond and boat launch.

Parker Dam is the deepest dam in the world, located 15 miles north of Parker on the Colorado River. It forms the Lake Havasu Reservoir.

River Island State Park is on the Colorado River north of Parker, with campsites and boat launches.

Gibraltar Mountain Wilderness is located east of Parker, with rugged peaks and walled canyons. The wilderness area offers opportunity for rock climbing, hiking, sightseeing, and photography.