What RV Renters Know
- La Paz County Park: 1.5 miles of Colorado River beachfront with direct RV camping on the water
- Parker Strip: 15 miles of Colorado River recreation corridor with multiple launches and camps
- Blue Water Casino: free 48-hour RV parking in the casino lot with Colorado River views
- Emerald Canyon Golf Course: 18 holes cut into a desert canyon, one of Arizona's most unusual courses
- Winter snowbird concentration second only to Yuma in the western Arizona Colorado River corridor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Paz County Park like for RV camping?
La Paz County Park has over 800 RV sites on 1.5 miles of Colorado River beachfront — one of the largest Colorado River camping facilities in Arizona. Sites range from bare dirt with electrical hookups to full hookup sites directly on the beach. Reservations open January 1 for the following season and the prime beachfront sites fill immediately. A boat ramp, store, and restroom facilities serve the campground.
When is Parker too hot for RV camping?
June through September, Parker averages 110°F+ with July peaks at 117°F. The heat is extreme even with the river nearby. Most land-based campers avoid the summer; the water stays busy with boaters who are on the river during daylight and sleep in air-conditioned rigs or vacation rentals. For comfortable RV camping, mid-October through April is the window. Water temperatures stay warm enough for swimming through October.
What is the Parker 400 off-road race?
The Parker 400 is a 400-mile off-road desert race held annually in January and one of the most popular events in the Best in the Desert racing series. The race covers the desert terrain around Parker with significant sections along the Colorado River. Race weekend brings large crowds and limited RV site availability in the area — book at least 2 months ahead. The start/finish area at Parker provides free spectator access.