Curious about Blythe

Tamalewagon · Jul 26, 2016

It is a 3.5 hour drive versus a 5 hour drive for us. What are the draws/draw backs of Blythe? Shallow? Can I run my 22' Eagle there? Good water skiing and/or tow area for kids? Who's got the 411? Are there good mobile home parks on the water?

rivermobster · Jul 26, 2016

Mc Intyer is the only place I've ever stayed. Nice park. But, that was back in the day when we only had Jet Skis to play on!

Uncrowded. Nice. Flat water. But I can't remember if it was boat friendly or not. This was a Long time ago...

http://destinyrv.com/mcintryervresort/

Joker · Jul 26, 2016

We had a place in McIntyre for close to 10 years. You can buy a RV trailer on the spot if available. If it's a piece of crap, pull it out and put your RV there. They have a good ramp and small Marina.
IMHO, I would not buy anything past the bridge as that section gets littered with tree stumps, etc.
We used to ski and wakeboard that stretch, no issues, just watch for sandbars. You'll see them with the discoloration of the water. While a jet is ideal, many people run wakeboard boats etc with no issues.
You won't find a better part of the river for a family. If you want to go further south, look at buying a place in Cibola where u can own the land and your mobile. We looked there but the kids have nothing to do but toss rocks at the stop sign. McIntyre is all grass and plenty of families.

COCA COLA COWBOY · Jul 26, 2016

Let me know when your ready. Your boat would be perfectly fine at McIntyre. I ran my 25 Daytona there for years. I can show you river, how to read it and where to go. I'd recommend just getting a hotel in Blythe. Every once in a while you can find someone renting a trailer, but it's hard to beat the comfort and AC of the hotel.

scouter · Jul 26, 2016

We've stayed here a bunch of times:

http://www.rivierarvresort.com/

Nice park with lots of amenities.

Joker · Jul 26, 2016

COCA COLA COWBOY said:
Let me know when your ready. Your boat would be perfectly fine at McIntyre. I ran my 25 Daytona there for years. I can show you river, how to read it and where to go. I'd recommend just getting a hotel in Blythe. Every once in a while you can find someone renting a trailer, but it's hard to beat the comfort and AC of the hotel.

We did the Hampton for years but it was nice towing your boat from the trailer to the ramp without getting on the road. Hanging out at night with people was also a big advantage of not having to leave.

RitcheyRch · Jul 26, 2016

McIntyre is a nice and quiet campground. Grassy area if you want to tent camp which I did for years until started staying at Americas Best Value Inn in Blythe off of Lovekin and Hobson Way which is walking distance to Sizzler, Rebel BBQ and a Mexican Restaurant. We like staying here because of the easy boat parking and the walking distance to a few places to eat plus have been staying there since started going to that part of the river. Always was treated well by the owner and staff. They also allow pets.

The river near McIntyre is shallow and need to watch out for sandbars. I had only one issue with the sandbars with my Stoker and that was heading into the McIntyre Marina.

Head up river and find Goose Flats which is a pretty cool cove that most people hang out at.

Joker said:
We had a place in McIntyre for close to 10 years. You can buy a RV trailer on the spot if available. If it's a piece of crap, pull it out and put your RV there. They have a good ramp and small Marina.
IMHO, I would not buy anything past the bridge as that section gets littered with tree stumps, etc.
We used to ski and wakeboard that stretch, no issues, just watch for sandbars. You'll see them with the discoloration of the water. While a jet is ideal, many people run wakeboard boats etc with no issues.
You won't find a better part of the river for a family. If you want to go further south, look at buying a place in Cibola where u can own the land and your mobile. We looked there but the kids have nothing to do but toss rocks at the stop sign. McIntyre is all grass and plenty of families.

COCA COLA COWBOY said:
Let me know when your ready. Your boat would be perfectly fine at McIntyre. I ran my 25 Daytona there for years. I can show you river, how to read it and where to go. I'd recommend just getting a hotel in Blythe. Every once in a while you can find someone renting a trailer, but it's hard to beat the comfort and AC of the hotel.

530RL · Jul 26, 2016

Rumor has it there may be a new development in planning just south of McIntyre on Intake and 26th. Off ramp from I10 straight south.

Row of lots on river and off river. Community launch ramp, pool and lagoon in center for common use.

Currently undergoing pricing study to see if it makes economic sense. Land is already owned and has been for generations.

COCA COLA COWBOY · Jul 26, 2016

Joker said:
We did the Hampton for years but it was nice towing your boat from the trailer to the ramp without getting on the road. Hanging out at night with people was also a big advantage of not having to leave.

I have a few buddy's with trailers there. I usually leave the boat in the back 40 covered up after we get off the water and leave it while we head back to town for the night. Nobody messes with them. I dig the trailer idea, but with work I can't use it enough to justify the monthly. I had a trailer that I left in storage there and would call ahead to have it put on a spot for the weekend which worked out great, but they sell out pretty quickly these days.

Ziggy · Jul 26, 2016

Where does the extra 1.5 hours of driving take you?

Advantage 1 · Jul 26, 2016

Ziggy said:
Where does the extra 1.5 hours of driving take you?

My guess is Parker...

Ziggy · Jul 26, 2016

Advantage 1 said:
My guess is Parker...

Geez:yikes, and I thought I drove slow

OldSchoolBoats · Jul 26, 2016

Ziggy said:
Geez:yikes, and I thought I drove slow

I know right!! First thing I thought of.......if you make it to Blythe, what's another 45 minutes to Parker?

That is my thought every time I pull into Parker........"why go here when in 45 minutes I can be in Havasu."

COCA COLA COWBOY · Jul 26, 2016

Ziggy said:
Geez:yikes, and I thought I drove slow

Pulling a boat all the way from Point Loma with a family that is probably constantly wanting to stop to pee.

On a side note, if you like Blythe, you can also store the boat in Ehrenberg cheap and drive much faster.

Ziggy · Jul 26, 2016

COCA COLA COWBOY said:
Pulling a boat all the way from Point Loma with a family that is probably constantly wanting to stop to pee.

Lol, I hear ya...I got a wife and dog like that[emoji41]

Ibeplumbing · Jul 26, 2016

OldSchoolBoats said:
I know right!! First thing I thought of.......if you make it to Blythe, what's another 45 minutes to Parker?

That is my thought every time I pull into Parker........"why go here when in 45 minutes I can be in Havasu."

See I always say why go 45 minutes farther to havasu, when I could already have had 3 beers and unloaded the truck

Strabo · Jul 26, 2016

Ahh memories,

In the early '90s we boated alot with neighbors who would go there. Right turn onto frontage road that follows river just before crossing bridge on freeway. Drive a few miles pass farms and fields till this small bridge let us cross river, then take a left on dirt roads till we found a nice wash outlet onto river, camp there. Launch in dirt.

Quiet, peacefull, hot, gazillion bugs.....Fun

Ziggy · Jul 26, 2016

Strabo said:
Ahh memories,

In the early '90s we boated alot with neighbors who would go there. Right turn onto frontage road that follows river just before crossing bridge on freeway. Drive a few miles pass farms and fields till this small bridge let us cross river, then take a left on dirt roads till we found a nice wash outlet onto river, camp there. Launch in dirt.

Quiet, peacefull, hot, gazillion bugs.....Fun

Up until the 90s we dry camped, literally on the waters edge, at Senator Wash down near Squaw lake.......for free.

TCHB · Jul 26, 2016

COCA COLA COWBOY said:
Let me know when your ready. Your boat would be perfectly fine at McIntyre. I ran my 25 Daytona there for years. I can show you river, how to read it and where to go. I'd recommend just getting a hotel in Blythe. Every once in a while you can find someone renting a trailer, but it's hard to beat the comfort and AC of the hotel.

We would rent a hotel and put our jet ski in at McIntyre. I thought it was very nice and it was not crowded at all. It is a good place for the family.

Tamalewagon · Jul 26, 2016

COCA COLA COWBOY said:
Pulling a boat all the way from Point Loma with a family that is probably constantly wanting to stop to pee.

On a side note, if you like Blythe, you can also store the boat in Ehrenberg cheap and drive much faster.

This ^ fuckers.

Ziggy · Jul 26, 2016

Tamalewagon said:
This ^ fuckers.

Lol.
You must be too nice to them[emoji1] [emoji23]

Strabo · Jul 26, 2016

Ziggy said:
Up until the 90s we dry camped, literally on the waters edge, at Senator Wash down near Squaw lake.......for free.

We would launch in early am, pack up everyone and off we go to McIntyer to let the kids play and drink Margs. On the way was this huge sandbar, we would beach on it, goof around. Thing was gigantic, 8" deep water on it.

I never seen so many bugs at night tho, i could not teach our kids to close the motorhome screen door.

Ziggy · Jul 26, 2016

Strabo said:
We would launch in early am, pack up everyone and off we go to McIntyer to let the kids play and drink Margs. On the way was this huge sandbar, we would beach on it, goof around. Thing was gigantic, 8" deep water on it.

I never seen so many bugs at night tho, i could not teach our kids to close the motorhome screen door.

Bugs at night were an issue once in a while for us but usually not. Just the typical hum from the bushes the moment the sun set over the horizon.

Tamalewagon · Jul 26, 2016

Ziggy said:
Lol.
You must be too nice to them[emoji1] [emoji23]

When the wife has to go...she's got to go. On average, we hit 3 pit stops along the way even though I beg and plead with all 4 of them to hit the head while stopped. Hasn't worked in my favor these many years of desert hopping.

Ziggy · Jul 26, 2016

Tamalewagon said:
When the wife has to go...she's got to go. On average, we hit 3 pit stops along the way even though I beg and plead with all 4 of them to hit the head while stopped. Hasn't worked in my favor these many years of desert hopping.

I do 2 or 3 stops nowadays.
Between wife and dog there's always someone in need.
Fortunately she's fine with a roadside bush or obstruction [emoji106] [emoji106]

Strabo · Jul 26, 2016

Ziggy said:
I do 2 or 3 stops nowadays.
Between wife and dog there's always someone in need.
Fortunately she's fine with a roadside bush or obstruction [emoji106] [emoji106]

Wow my wife wont do that.....:yikes

Ziggy · Jul 26, 2016

Strabo said:
Wow my wife wont do that.....:yikes

Mine figured out it's less nasty than most public restrooms.
Used to stop at certain restrooms along the route that were outright nasty.
Girls that won't sit try to hover, they ain't nearly as good a shot as men.lol Compound that by thousands and you can imagine what it looks and smells like.
Mens roadside public restrooms are always 100 times tidier than womens.....[emoji106] [emoji1]

coolchange · Jul 26, 2016

That's funny lol. My wife doesn't have to go until she has to go, then its stop the car,RIGHT FUCKING NOW!

Strabo · Jul 26, 2016

I gotta pee everytime i see an Indian Casino :boobeyes:

OldSchoolBoats · Jul 26, 2016

Strabo said:
Wow my wife wont do that.....:yikes

coolchange said:
That's funny lol. My wife doesn't have to go until she has to go, then its stop the car,RIGHT FUCKING NOW!

Buy her a GO Girl

Ziggy · Jul 26, 2016

OldSchoolBoats said:
Buy her a GO Girl

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There's one on my boat[emoji41] [emoji23]

Ziggy · Jul 26, 2016

Strabo said:
I gotta pee everytime i see an Indian Casino :boobeyes:

A shit load of those I drive by on way to Havasu. .....that'd make my 5 hrs 8.[emoji15]

rmarion · Jul 26, 2016

watch out for the 4' water level.... sure was low this weekend.... reminded me of October water levels....

brgrcru · Jul 27, 2016

sounds like some of you need to buy a Motorhome .

I only stop for gas.:thumbsup

brgrcru · Jul 27, 2016

Blythe a great place to boat and ski. just have to know shallow parts.

Joker · Jul 27, 2016

I forgot to mention why we left there.
1. As many mentioned, the mosquitos are atrocious.
2. The water is warm as in not refreshing.
3. Farmers dump their canal water loaded with pesticides into chemical cove. I'm not sure if this has changed in the last 10 years.

Tamalewagon · Jul 27, 2016

Ziggy said:
There's one on my boat[emoji41] [emoji23]

Yes but does Janet have one or is that one for your use only?

riverrat4lfe · Jul 27, 2016

We have a place at Aha Quin been there since 87 love the place there are times when it's crowed but last weekend there was maybe 15-20 boats at the sandbar all weekend a lot more family friendly there's no camping or RV camping most of the mobile homes have garages but the park has onsite enclosed storage

Ziggy · Jul 27, 2016

Tamalewagon said:
Yes but does Janet have one or is that one for your use only?

Ouch[emoji37] [emoji14] [emoji23] lol
She has it tucked away with a 1 liter bottle somewhere. I don't go looking for it[emoji6] [emoji4]

Tamalewagon · Jul 27, 2016

Ziggy said:
Ouch[emoji37] [emoji14] [emoji23] lol
She has it tucked away with a 1 liter bottle somewhere. I don't go looking for it[emoji6] [emoji4]

warpt71 · Jul 29, 2016

Tamalewagon said:
It is a 3.5 hour drive versus a 5 hour drive for us. What are the draws/draw backs of Blythe? Shallow? Can I run my 22' Eagle there? Good water skiing and/or tow area for kids? Who's got the 411? Are there good mobile home parks on the water?

Blyth covers a lot of river. Your 22 eagle is an od not a jet right? I'm 30 miles north of the 10 freeway and would be very careful running your boat on that section. Its doable, just gotta learn the river first.

I'll catch shit for posting this, but check out Lost Lake Resort.

76 Hondo · Jul 29, 2016

Here's your SHIT , catch it
What part of Lost Lake is closed don't you get?

shueman · Jul 29, 2016

A bunch of EBOG Eliminators are running McIntyire to Hidden Shores tomorrow ... full report next week ...

warpt71 · Jul 29, 2016

76 Hondo said:
Here's your SHIT , catch it
What part of Lost Lake is closed don't you get?

Damn that was fast!!!!!

The dirt road will scare them all away

riverrat4lfe · Jul 29, 2016

warpt71 said:
Damn that was fast!!!!!

The dirt road will scare them all away

And the church lol

Tamalewagon · Jul 30, 2016

warpt71 said:
Damn that was fast!!!!!

The dirt road will scare them all away

Subscribed! What websites are available to check it out? Dirt roads are what 4x4's are for. Got one.

boatdoc55 · Jul 30, 2016

In our early years, '78-'83, the wife and I called Water Wheel home on the weekends and then when it started to be a hassle with the Indians we moved the whole shootin match down to McIntyre and were there till we moved to Oregon in '92. We made some great friends there and had some of the best times of our marriage. The water was easy to learn and at that time the park employees were great. Mike the operator was not the greatest but the rest were cool. Anybody remember "Big Bob". He didn't need much help from the popo with the unruly.

HavasuHank · Jul 30, 2016

Ziggy said:
There's one on my boat[emoji41] [emoji23]

BUDMAN used it as a beer bong. [emoji1] [emoji1]

Joker · Jul 30, 2016

boatdoc55 said:
In our early years, '78-'83, the wife and I called Water Wheel home on the weekends and then when it started to be a hassle with the Indians we moved the whole shootin match down to McIntyre and were there till we moved to Oregon in '92. We made some great friends there and had some of the best times of our marriage. The water was easy to learn and at that time the park employees were great. Mike the operator was not the greatest but the rest were cool. Anybody remember "Big Bob". He didn't need much help from the popo with the unruly.

Yup, Mike had a house in Prescott at the time. We tried buying the place when Mike had it for sale but Destiny moved quick. You won't believe that Bob is still there.

boatdoc55 · Jul 30, 2016

Joker said:
Yup, Mike had a house in Prescott at the time. We tried buying the place when Mike had it for sale but Destiny moved quick. You won't believe that Bob is still there.

NO SHIT!!!! Does he still fill up a golf cart? I'll swear, he must have ate 40 burritos on Saturday nights with our crew alone. :eek

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