🏞️ River Swim
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Colorado River – Parker Strip
A ~10-mile stretch of the Colorado River between Headgate Rock Dam and Parker Dam, lined with beaches and popular for river recreation and tubing.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Warm river water
Water Type
River recreation stretch (Colorado River)
Managed By
Mixed — BLM, Parker AIP tribal land, private resorts
County
La Paz County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Parker Strip, Parker, AZ
Access Notes:
Many resort and public access points along the strip
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace