BLM•Parker, AZ•14.5h from Austin

Parker Strip — Colorado River BLM

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$15/nt (some areas) · Free (dispersed zones)

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Good

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

None

Best Season

Oct–Apr

Reservations

None — 14-day limit

Highlights

▶ Colorado River frontage along AZ-95 between Parker and Earp, CA — a 16-mile stretch of BLM dispersed sites directly on the water, distinct from the Lake Havasu area 50 miles north
▶ Parker is a full-service town: fuel, groceries, restaurants, dump station, and propane — easier resupply than the Havasu/Quartzsite corridor
▶ River Island State Park and Buckskin Mountain SP immediately adjacent for hookup backup; dozens of boating, kayaking, and fishing access points along the strip

Planning Notes

Multiple BLM parcels along AZ-95 between Parker and Earp with flat river frontage. Some designated areas have $15/nt fee; others are free dispersed. Check BLM Parker Field Office (928-505-1200) for current paid vs. free zone boundaries. 14-day limit throughout. Summer temperatures exceed 115°F — October through April only. From Austin: ~14.5 hrs via I-10 W through Phoenix then I-10 to Blythe CA then AZ-95 S, or US-60 W through Wickenburg to AZ-95 N.

Contact: (928) 505-1200

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.