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id: "68951"
name: Parker Dam Road
distance: "11"
duration: 1 hour
description: Following the Colorado River, Parker Dam Road showcases scenery, history, and recreation in one of the West's most impressive places.
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organization:
  - url: https://www.blm.gov/visit/parker-strip-recreation-area
    name: Parker Dam Road
attractions:
  - url: https://www.recreation.gov/gateways/13800
    name: Recreation.gv
designations:
  - BLM Back Country Byway
states:
  - CA
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History, prehistory, nature and recreation come together along Parker Dam's 11 miles along the California/Arizona border near Lake Havasu.  Camp, boat, and hike near the Colorado River, or enjoy rock hounding, photography, and wildlife viewing in a spectacular desert setting.  Along the route, you'll find plenty of opportunities to drive off-highway vehicles, but the road itself is accessible by passenger cars.

Parker Dam Road's unique juxtaposition of cool river and stark desert terrain makes it a unique and fulfilling visit.  Visit the Lake Havasu BLM Field Office before you hit the road to fully enjoy the Colorado River and its surrounding amenities.