"Thread Of Life"
Near Parker and Lake Havasu City on the California/Arizona border, this area has attracted people, wildlife, and vegetation along the river canyon creating the Thread of Life
Location
From the east end of California State Hwy 62, Parker Dam Road winds north 11 miles along the Colorado River. From Arizona, cross the bridge between Parker, AZ and Earp, CA. Turn right (toward Parker Dam). From Arizona Highway 95, take 95s over Parker Dam, where the road becomes Parker Dam Road.
Description
This byway highlights scenic, natural, historic, and prehistoric values along an 11-mile road that winds adjacent to the Colorado River. Near Parker and Lake Havasu City on the California/Arizona border, this area has attracted people, wildlife, and vegetation along the river canyon creating the Thread of Life. The byway provides an abundance of recreational and leisure time activities including camping, swimming, boating, fishing, rock hounding, hiking, off-highway vehicle driving, wildlife viewing, watching wild burros, and quiet relaxation. Accessible by all types of vehicles.
Best Season
Fall, winter and spring are the best times to visit. It is advised that you contact BLM's Lake Havasu Field Office or the National Weather Service for current road conditions and weather forecasts.
NEARBY RECREATION SITES AND AREAS
FOR MORE INFORMATION BLM Lake Havasu Field Office 2610 Sweetwater Ave. Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86406 (928) 505-1200 | EMERGENCY SERVICES In case you encounter unexpected trouble:
Nearest Hospital: Parker Community Hospital 1200 Mohave Rd. Parker, AZ 85344 (928) 669-9201 Nearest Law Enforcement: San Bernardino County Sheriff, 911 Nearest BLM Office: Lake Havasu City, Arizona |