In the Parker area, water recreation is king. The 17-mile Parker Strip offers some of the best water for skiing, boating, jet skiing, waverunning, and swimming, as well as excellent fishing in the western United States. Alamo Lake is well known throughout the area for its challenging yet productive fishing. A 72 par, professional public golf course, Emerald Canyon Golf Course, owned and ran by La Paz County, is situated along the Colorado River. And has become known throughout the state as a not to be missed course.
Green fees are among the lowest for four star rated course.
Desert rats will enjoy miles and miles of off-road trails, old mines and ghost towns, and beautiful springtime wildflower displays. Quartzsite is known for its winter season gem and mineral shows. More than 1 million folks visit this community each year to take part in these shows, as well as large outdoor swap meets and associated activities. La Paz County offers a quite pollution free haven to winter visitors escaping the snow and ice in the Northern and Midwestern states. County officials are optimistic about future industrial and residential growth.