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Quail Hollow Day Use Area

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Quail Hollow Day Use Area

The Quail Hollow Day Use Area is part of the Parker Strip Recreation Area, which is itself located along the Colorado River near Lake Havasu City. Because of its location, the area provides easy access to Arizona, California, and Nevada and offers a number of recreational activities. The Quail Hollow Day Use Area offers visitors a glimpse into a desert landscape but also provides river access, and it’s open all year long.

BLM sites, which are protected public lands, often offer different options for hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, rock climbing, or other fun and exciting activities. Because it is a day-use area, Quail Hollow doesn’t provide camping options, but you can find BLM sites with camping amenities by searching for “BLM camping near me.”

What to See and Do

Hiking and Biking

Bill Williams River Floodplain Trail

This gentle trail offers incredible views and is a great way to see wildflowers and blooming cacti during the spring months.

Length: 1.7 miles

Intensity: Easy

Buckskin Trail East

This trail is located in nearby Buckskin Mountain State Park and offers a good uphill challenge for moderate and experienced hikers.

Length: 6.4 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Pilot Rock Trail

This trail in the Parker Strip Recreation Area passes by a historic pilot light and offers beautiful views of the Colorado River.

Length: 7 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Grapevine Canyon Trail

Located in the Spirit Mountain Wilderness, this trail offers beautiful views of the landscape and is a good option for spotting wildlife.

Length: 3.3 miles

Intensity: Moderate

Island Trail

This trail is excellent for hiking, biking, or walking your dog, and it’s particularly lovely near sunrise and sunset.

Length: 3.6 miles

Intensity: Easy

Fishing and Boating

There are many opportunities for fishing within the Parker Strip Recreation Area, including at the Quail Hollow Day Use Area. Anglers can catch bluegill, bass, crappie, or catfish. The area is also popular with boaters, and the river is excellent for paddling, rafting, or swimming.

Climbing

The area around the Quail Hollow Day Use Area is not ideal for rock climbing, as the rock is not of the correct quality and can sometimes be risky for holds. However, Crab Claw Rock, which is a large tower near Lake Havasu City, does offer five traditional and top-rope routes. The area around the tower also offers some bouldering options.

Wildlife Viewing

The Quail Hollow Day Use Area and the rest of the Parker Strip Recreation Area are excellent for wildlife viewing and photography. Visitors can also head to the Spirit Mountain Wilderness, the East Cactus Plain Wilderness, or the Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge to see mule deer, bighorn sheep, ground squirrels, quails, rabbits, hawks, eagles, bobcats, mountain lions, coyotes, lizards, and snakes. The Colorado River also attracts many nesting birds.

Picnicking

The Quail Hollow Day Use Area is perfect for picnicking. It offers shaded tables and vault toilets. Visitors can also head to the nearby Bullfrog or Cable Car Day Use Areas. These locations in the Parker Strip Recreation Area offer picnic tables, restrooms, and grills.

Bureau of Land Management Camping

RV Camping

One of the best options for BLM RV camping near the Quail Hollow Day Use Area is the Campbell Cove RV Resort. The resort offers large sites, many of which border Lake Havasu, with full hookups. There is easy access to the lake, and a nearby boat launch makes it simple to enjoy a day on the water. The resort also has a laundry area and a pool. Bouse RV Park has 70 sites with full hookups, and there is a laundry area and showers on-site.

Free Camping

Bureau of Land Management free camping can be found at the Empire Landing and Crossroads Campgrounds, located within the Parker Strip Recreation Area. These campgrounds allow for stays of up to 14 days and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each campground offers a dump station, showers, and restrooms.

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Planning your Quail Hollow Day Use Area BLM trip

The Quail Hollow Day Use Area and the surrounding Parker Strip Recreation Area can see incredibly high temperatures during the summer. Summer days are also very dry, so bring plenty of water and stay hydrated. Nights are often surprisingly cold, and winters can be chilly. Always check the weather before you leave and watch for high-temperature advisories or sudden thunderstorms.

Oversized vehicles, such as some RVs and vehicles towing trailers, cannot cross the Parker Dam, so you may need to approach the day-use area from Parker or find an alternate route. If you plan to traverse the byways that crisscross the Parker Strip Recreation Area, you may need an all-terrain or four-wheel-drive vehicle. During the winter, there is an on-site BLM volunteer site host at the day-use area, and they can often answer any questions you might have about exploring the area.

Before you head out on your trip, check out our blog for all you need to know about BLM camping.

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace practices can help to protect Bureau of Land Management campgrounds and day-use areas. In the desert, one of the most important Leave No Trace guidelines to follow is fire safety and containment. Always check local fire bans and current danger ratings before starting a fire. Only build a fire in a pit or ring, and always keep the fire completely contained. It’s also important to always throw away all of your trash to keep the area looking beautiful. Stay on the trails and only camp in approved areas. Limit your impact on the landscape and keep noise levels down so as not to bother other visitors.

Quail Hollow Day Use Area Location

From Lake Havasu City, drive south over Parker Dam to the California side of the Colorado River. The day-use area is located about eight miles south of the dam. Turn left when you see the BLM sign. You can also access the area from Parker by driving north across the bridge over the Colorado River. Turn right and continue for 14 miles. The day-use area will be on the right.

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