Parker is a river town through and through. Boating, fishing, water-skiing, and jet-skiing are everyday activities here. The stretch known as the Parker Strip is packed with marinas and waterfront restaurants. If you’re on the hunt for an RV park near Parker, AZ for your next getaway, we’d love to host you at Wagon West RV Park! We’re a 55+ RV resort in nearby Salome that offers short-term, long-term, and covered wagon stays with plenty of amenities and community events to fill the rest of your itinerary.
A few miles north of Parker, River Island State Park sits tucked between desert hills and the Colorado River. It’s smaller than some of the nearby river spots, which is part of what makes it great. There’s a sandy beach for swimming, a boat ramp, and a few quiet coves where you can drift in a kayak and forget what time it is. And the short trail behind the campground climbs just enough to give you that “wow” view of the river and red rocks below.
Just south of Parker, Buckskin Mountain State Park is a great spot to spend a day on the Colorado River. Lots of visitors come for the views alone with the red cliffs, clear water, and desert hills making it one of the prettiest stretches along the river. You can also launch a kayak, cool off at the swimming beach, or hike one of the short trails that climb into the hills for an unbeatable lookout over the valley.
If you’re heading through Parker and craving something quick but tasty, Ruperto’s is an easy win. It’s a casual, order-at-the-counter spot where everything tastes fresh and the portions are huge. The carne asada burrito and fish tacos get the most love, but the breakfast burritos hold their own too.
Tucked way far up in the Buckskin Mountains outside Parker, The Desert Bar (also known as Nellie E Saloon) is one of those places you kinda have to see to believe. It’s completely off the grid which means no power lines, no paved road, and no cell service for miles. You’ll drive a few miles down a dusty trail before you spot the solar panels, metal bar tops, and live music stage built into the hillside. It’s open seasonally, usually from October through April, and it’s as much about the journey as the destination. Bring cash, bring friends, and plan for an adventure.
Wagon West RV Park is a lively 55+ RV resort just under an hour from Parker, AZ. We offer short-term, long-term, and covered wagon stays along with amenities like showers, laundry, and weekly bingo nights. We’re incredibly community-focused and we host events in our gathering spaces frequently to give both our short-term and long-term guests a chance to connect and feel right at home with their new friends. We’d love to host your next stay!
