Parking in Parker (we did more than park though too)!

With so many fun day trips within easy driving distance, it’s no wonder the town of Parker is such a great camp spot! 

No matter what time of year we visit Parker, AZ there is always something to do and someplace new to explore. Parker, AZ sits right on the Colorado River and is well known to river enthusiasts and is a great place to float and boat on those hot Arizona days.  

This visit, we didn’t come to Parker to play on the water….we came to explore ghost towns, old mining towns, World War II internment camps, a little off road racing action and to take in the radiant Arizona sunsets. The town of Parker holds quite a bit of history having been established in 1909 for the sole purpose of being a railroad stopover, watering and shipping station. The majority of land in and around the town of Parker is owned by the Colorado River Indian Tribe, which represents the tribes of the Mohave, Chemehuevis, Navajos and Hopi. The reservation was actually established as an act of Congress in 1865, prior to the actual “town” of Parker existed. There is also a beautiful museum and library that offer a plethora of insight into the tribe’s heritage and traditions. 

The railroad holds a considerable amount of economic value to the town and the landmark train depot fittingly sits in the middle of the town for all to see.   

Summer, winter, spring or fall, Parker is a quaint town surrounded by an area rich in culture and history.

Any time of year, there are plenty of places to park your RV and do some camping and sightseeing around Parker. Bring your boat, your off road buggies and your RV/Trailer and be sure to take in all that this area has to offer!

Camp spot right on the water and tucked under some much needed shade

Just steps to the Colorado River

Historic Train Depot in the heart of town

This very polite sign is welcoming us to Parker!

Classic old railroad tracks expand across the Colorado River as the sun sets in the background

Up close and personal with the train bridge and the fast moving river below

Another summer day comes to a close and offers a glorious Sunset!

The Totally Trailer gang is quite partial to the Colorado River, and we keep coming back to it for the rest, relaxation, warm water and great memories.

During the summer we visit with both of our toys (the RV and da boat).

We boat, swim, laugh, eat and float…but when it comes time for sunset, we all stop and take in the last few minutes of the day. We “ooh” and “ahhh” at the vibrant colors, the reflections in the water and how the outlines of the jagged mountains seem to fight the sky for attention. 

 There is a quote I found that seems to sum up our time on the water: “Time is like a river. You cannot touch the same water twice because the flow that has passed, will never pass in that spot again. Enjoy every moment of life”.

There are plenty of Colorado River RV camp spots available from the northernmost portion of the river in Page, AZ all the way down to Yuma, AZ. We hope you'll bring your RV or trailer and camp along the Colorado River and enjoy one of these amazing sunsets with us!

Like a boating magazine advertisement...it's so beautiful!

The clouds, the sky, the mountains and water all compete for your attention at sunset!

The Toys Meet

In June (for someone's birthday), we took the trailer to Hidden Shores RV Resort. It sits right on the water, has a grocery store, pool, RV park, vacation homes, a restaurant and launch ramps. This is where we introduced Mr. Boat to Mr. Trailer. They got along great and had to sleep right next to each other for a couple of nights, but there did not seem to be any sibling rivalry. Hot weather, Warm Colorado River, the trailer AND the boat...what a great birthday!

Trailer meet Boat...Boat, meet Trailer

Our Camp Spot was Right on the Beach (we are the white one, not the monster bus...sigh)