Rock House Recreation Area
Rock House Recreation Area is situated along the California-side of the lower Colorado River within the Parker Strip Recreation Area. This site provides river access, a boat launch, shaded benches, a visitor center, and restrooms. Visitors enjoy this river front site year-round. This area is best for boat launching and river access on the lower Colorado River. An on-site winter BLM volunteer site host can help visitors with any questions or concerns.
Geographic Coordinates
Directions
From Lake Havasu City, this day use area is about 45 minutes south of town. Visitors will need to drive over the Parker Dam onto the California side of the Colorado River. (Note: Oversized vehicles and vehicles towing trailers are not permitted to cross the dam.) Located about 8 miles south of the Parker Dam on the California side of the Colorado River turn left at the BLM sign.
From Parker, drive north across the bridge over the Colorado River and turn right. Rock House Recreation Area will be 14 miles ahead on your right.
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.