What to See and Do
Hiking and Biking
Picture Canyon Trail
Located in the nearby Dead Mountains Wilderness Area, this trail is open all year and provides gorgeous views of the Mohave Desert landscape.
Length: 3.1 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Grapevine Canyon Trail
This trail in the Spirit Mountain Wilderness of Nevada gives visitors a chance to view incredible rock formations and spot wildlife.
Length: 3.3 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Kelso Dunes Trail
This trail offers spectacular views of the area's unique landscape, including many native desert plants.
Length: 2.9 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Teutonia Peak Trail
This sandy trail is ideal for hikers looking for a bit of a challenge and rewards them with beautiful views from the top of the peak.
Length: 3.2 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Special Activities and Recreation Area Crack Trail
This trail is one of the most popular in the area, but hikers can still enjoy the quiet and solitude this trail offers.
Length: 3.4 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Fishing and Boating
The Colorado River is one of the most popular nearby locations for fishing, boating, and swimming. Many anglers catch bluegill, crappie, bass, and catfish. You can fish or launch a boat from several locations — many people like to fish in the Parker Strip Recreation Area.
Climbing
Crab Claw Rock is, by far, the most popular rock-climbing location in the area. The rock offers top-rope and traditional routes plus several options for bouldering near the rock's base. The routes vary in difficulty, making the location a good option for climbers of all skill levels.
Wildlife Viewing
The Flattop Mountain Rock Collecting Area is a fantastic location to view native wildlife, such as bighorn sheep, mule deer, eagles, hawks, woodpeckers, coyotes, rabbits, javelina, roadrunners, desert tortoises, and several snake and lizard species. Visitors can also head to the nearby Havasu National Wildlife Refuge or the Dead Mountains Wilderness Area to see more wildlife.
Picnicking
SARA Park offers several picnic tables. These tables are available at the summit of the Lizard Peak Loop and the Blue Trail. The park also has lots of hiking options. The Bullfrog Day Use Area, which is located in the Parker Strip Recreation Area, is also an amazing spot for a picnic. The area offers beautiful views of the Colorado River, with shady picnic tables and restrooms on-site.
