Parker Strip Recreation Area
Back country byways traverse scenic corridors that are off the beaten path. The Parker Dam Road "Thread of Life" highlights the scenic, natural, historic, and prehistoric values along an11 mile (18 km) road that travels along the California shore of the Colorado River. This area has attracted people, wildlife, and vegetation along a linear oasis, creating the Thread of Life.
The byway provides an abundance of recreation activities including camping, swimming, boating, fishing, rock hounding, hiking, OHV play areas and wildlife viewing.
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The byway begins at Parker Dam and travels along the Parker Dam Road south to the boundary of the Colorado River Indian Reservation. Look for interpretive pullouts along the way.
Stop Aquatic Invasives
CLEAN off visible aquatic plants, animals, and mud from all equipment before leaving water access.
DRAIN motor, bilge, live well, and other water containing devices before leaving water access.
DRY everything for at least five days or wipe with a towel before reuse.
DISPOSE of unwanted bait, worms, and fish parts in the trash. Never dump live fish or other organisms from one water body into another.
In California, schedule a decontamination by calling the Lake Havasu Field Office at 928-412-5965.
In Arizona, schedule a decontamination by calling the Arizona Game and Fish Department at 623-236-7608 or visit www.azgfd.gov/AIS.
For more information visit www.stopaquatichitchhikers.org.