800-251-5866 The byway offers many scenic river views and a chance to see wild burro or desert bighorn sheep herds. The adventure at Parker Dam Road Back Country Byway begins in Arizona at the iconic Parker Dam. Often referred to as the "deepest dam in the world," Parker Dam is a concrete arch structure built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in the 1930s, anchoring the northern end of the Parker Strip.
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The 11-mile Parker Dam Road Back Country Byway features the Parker Dam, boat launches, fishing piers, campgrounds, and more along the way. Nearby recreation activities include camping, swimming, boating, fishing, rock hounding, hiking, OHV play areas and wildlife viewing.
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- Designation
- BLM
- Location
- AZ
- Total Length
- 11 miles
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The Parker Dam Road Back Country Byway is located about 35 miles south of Lake Havasu City along the Arizona-California border. From Interstate 10, travel north on U.S. 95 and east on State Route 62 in California or north on State Route 95 in Arizona to Parker. From Parker, travel north on Arizona SR-95 along the Colorado River toward Lake Havasu or cross the bridge into California to Parker Dam Road. From Interstate 40, travel south on State Route 95 in Arizona about 35 miles through Lake Havasu City into Parker. At Parker Dam, take Arizona SR-95 south, which becomes Parker Dam Road after crossing the dam. For the Parker Strip Recreation Area in Arizona, stay on Arizona SR-95 and Business Route 95 for facilities.