Visit Emerald Cove for River Relaxation Earp, CA
The Colorado River is legendary as a destination for water sports enthusiasts, sun worshippers and funlovers. The best way to experience it all is through Colorado River Adventures (CRA), which has a number of locations along “the River,” as everybody calls it. One of CRA’s largest destinations with more than 800 RV sites is the Emerald Cove Resort in Earp, California, very close to Parker, Arizona, and about 40 miles south of Lake Havasu. “Many of our RV sites are located right on our private, white sand beaches,” said CRA Marketing Director Randy Wright. In addition to RV sites at Emerald Cove, Resort Parks International and Preferred Access offer Riverfront Cottage rentals. The cottages are fully furnished and equipped with a full kitchen. Private cottages have one private bedroom and a second room with bunk beds (linens are provided). There is also a private deck and barbecue grill. Simply call Preferred Access at (800) 281-4977 for reservations. Emerald Cove is packed with family vacation adventure activities to keep everyone of all ages entertained. Emerald Cove features its own triple-wide boat launch that makes it easy to indulge in the opportunities for boating, water skiing and jet skiing on the river. If guests don’t bring watercraft with them, rentals are available. The resort features two large covered pools as well a wading pool for the children. Emerald Cove has a great family-friendly resource called River Rats Kid’s Club, which offers a safe, fun, and adventurous environment filled with pool tables, video games and more, and has full supervision. Elsewhere at the resort guests can enjoy planned activities and barbecues, a clubhouse and family centers, plus the Country Store and a laundry facility. Off-site there is all sorts of stuff to do. Within a short drive is the Emerald Canyon Golf Course. Given a four-star rating by Golf Digest, the course was described as “the best bargain in Arizona” with an “unusual layout” and “stunning surroundings” by the magazine. Off-roading is ideal at the Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area which offers 1,275 acres of “open” riding area with sand dunes, trails and canyons and is just a few miles away on Parker Dam Road. For a more serene time behind the wheel, Parker Dam Road Back Country Byway highlights natural, 26
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historic and prehistoric sights along an 11-mile road that winds adjacent to the river near Parker and Lake Havasu City. The Byway is great for hiking, wildlife viewing, watching wild burros and quiet reflection. All types of vehicles are accessible. Call today to book an unforgettable vacation getaway!
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