Can someone school me on the Mobile homes on the CA side of Parker?

[zhandfull]

Nothing like being right there on the water.

Smart money would buy lightly used RV and rent the front row RV space out for entire summer. Ever have a issue with park or management find another park down the road.

 

[monkeyswrench]

I had a place up Needles area, in a privately owned park. Space rental was allowed to go up a certain percentage annually. They actually sent copies of the statute with the new prices...it sucked. As for renting, they were trying a "pimp & ho" approach. They wanted a 10% cut at one point...don't know how that worked out. I understand, it is the only way a lot of us will have waterfront. I bought land off the river, but now rent will never go up. I don't know much about other parks, but like @rivermobster says, every park is different, in many ways.

 

[grumpy88]

River Lodge isn't CRA. Their rules may differ.

And regarding renting or AirBnB, the park can have any number of units (that they own) for rent on a week or weekend basis. It's the individual "owners" that are usually prohibited, or at least discouraged from renting out their place. It al comes down to the purpose or "Recreational Use". The park has a monopoly on making money from them. If an "owner/renter" starts subletting his own place, it falls under the unauthorized business use of Federal Land. Sometimes when BLM gets wind of someone letting their "cousin" use their place for a week, they'll go and start inquiring as to the relationship between the weekend user and the "owner". Especially when a different "cousin" is there every weekend. People have been forced out for renting their places. But that's for the most flagrant abusers.

Well the written law and what's being enforced are different . Lisa at blm has told me the people on " there " property are allowed to rent there unit as long as the park has a rental program . Part of that is the first collection of rent must go to space rent . After that it's a 50/50 split with the park . All payment must be made to the park . Also according to Lisa the 150 day occupancy does not apply to renters . As long as it is different people the unit can be occupied 365 days a year . And yes you are correct river lodge is not part of cra .

 

[Echo Lodge]

And yes you are correct river lodge is not part of cra .

That was my point. I know CRA doesn't have the lease for RL so it operates on its own interpretation of BLM rules. Even at EL the "rules" have changed over the years.

My favorite was the park going through homeowners places and throwing out items on your site. Your stools or trash cans would be gone. Manager would tell you they were cleaning up the park ahead of a BLM park inspection. Or the only one boat and one golf cart under your car port.

You have to take the good with the bad I guess. Fact I am still at Echo after more than 2 decades means good still out weighs the bad. Also can't wait for winter. So nice. I hope the Covid crowds go to Glamis!

 

[RVR_RCN]

CA side of river (BLM) mobile home option is a great way to get waterfront amenities affordably. You want waterfront on AZ side of Parker, hope you are a Millionaire! I am paying monthly for the lifestyle, not the investment. Our own place with all our belongings there, nothing to pack just show up and launch!

 

[SIK-06]

CA side of river (BLM) mobile home option is a great way to get waterfront amenities affordably. You want waterfront on AZ side of Parker, hope you are a Millionaire! I am paying monthly for the lifestyle, not the investment. Our own place with all our belongings there, nothing to pack just show up and launch!

Where are you at? I agree paying for a lifestyle, not an investment.

 

[brgrcru]

Nothing like being right there on the water.

Smart money would buy lightly used RV and rent the front row RV space out for entire summer. Ever have a issue with park or management find another park down the road.

What we use to do . When the kids were young . Moved around . Echo to river lodge to big bend back to echo.
Wife would stay for a week , I would come up on weekends , that turned out to be , a long weekend.

 

[brgrcru]

Most likely lying and I bet if somebody decided to rent there place as long as it was not on vrbo or airbnb the blm would do nothing . Half of river lodge is full time trailer park or rentals . It has turned into the hood !

We left River lodge , right after they put the first tiny Home, in. We almost bought, one of the first ones , right on the beach .
Kids sports and rumors of how many tiny homes they were going to put in . Changed are mind .
Never was the greatest place.managment wise . But at times we had a lot of fun there , they kind of let us do what ever .
Most weekdays was like a ghost town . Loved it. I think we were the only campers .

 

[boatnam2]

I drove through river lodge last trip, place is not the same as echo i can tell you that, almost like its stuck in a time machine if you remove the tiny homes they got out front now, but not in a bad way Low river is right the biggest con in a CRA park is its a vacation spot so you can't drop ass year around. one weekend you will have hard core river people and the next thing you know its snowbird heaven.

 

[boatnam2]

CRA owns majority of the parks but not all. Was told they can raise rent to be in line with the others or if they make improvements. They have raised it 5 times in last 10. Not every year although it seems like it. Was hanging out in front of Boatnams place last few days. Surprised the for sale sign is still up and it has not sold. Perfect location.

All the owners are catching on i have the best beach area, just wish they would quit dragging my buoy down river.

 

[lantz]

I would say river lodge has turned into a really shitty park . Management is non existent and there is zero consistency . Like said above , only reason I stay is I can't afford water front any where else . We have been in river lodge since 2007 and it used to be a great place . Makes me sad View attachment 914900

We moved out of there 20 years ago, but used to camp on that beach just on other side of the cement Cabana foundation in the pic from the late 70s through early 90s. We're now one park north of there in a MH(Mobile Home). Miss it, but I agree that it's gone down hill from what I can see through the gate and from the water.

 

[Wheeler]

wish they would quit dragging my buoy down river.

Your buoy? The moment you cast that navigational hazard into the river it became, Our Buoy!

 

[RVR_RCN]

Where are you at? I agree paying for a lifestyle, not an investment.

We are at Echo Lodge for 2 years now, it is a very nice park with good people!

 

[NicPaus]

Your buoy? The moment you cast that navigational hazard into the river it became, Our Buoy!

Those are fighting words straight up

 

[Englewood]

Im gonna be listing mine at Riverland. End spot 1br with 2 covered awnings, 10x12 storage shed. completely remodeled with new AC/roof/Paint/Flooring/Paint/Kitchen/Etc.

$35k

$620/mo space rent.

Let me know i interested.

 

[boatnam2]

Your buoy? The moment you cast that navigational hazard into the river it became, Our Buoy!

YEA TECHNICALLY LOL

 

[boatnam2]

Those are fighting words straight up

Im gonna be listing mine at Riverland. End spot 1br with 2 covered awnings, 10x12 storage shed. completely remodeled with new AC/roof/Paint/Flooring/Paint/Kitchen/Etc.

$35k

$620/mo space rent.

Let me know i interested.

I use to hit riverland all the time back in the day, cool park!

 

[boatnam2]

Im paying $625 so i can sleep in my 3k bed and wake up to my million dollar view and have my high dollar Buoy. Just don't piss in my driveway i have cameras.

 

[boatnam2]

Those are fighting words straight up
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lol

 

[SCV2RVR]

I had a place up Needles area, in a privately owned park. Space rental was allowed to go up a certain percentage annually. They actually sent copies of the statute with the new prices...it sucked. As for renting, they were trying a "pimp & ho" approach. They wanted a 10% cut at one point...don't know how that worked out. I understand, it is the only way a lot of us will have waterfront. I bought land off the river, but now rent will never go up. I don't know much about other parks, but like @rivermobster says, every park is different, in many ways.

What park in Needles were you guys in? We have a place in Rainbo Beach and the last couple years the park has exploded with people. There is nothing for sale and the minute something comes up, it is bought up quick.

 

[Englewood]

I use to hit riverland all the time back in the day, cool park!

Had a blast there the last 5 years...We just bought a house in Havasu.

 

[mobldj]

my spot at river lodge is nice,just dont look back.lots of shit started but for some reason never finished. like i said if i want something done i just do it myself.its got potential to be a awesome park with minimal effort.cant beat my 160,000 view of the million dollar homes across the water in full facing sun in arizona.lol

 

[DogNamedChevy]

my spot at river lodge is nice,just dont look back.lots of shit started but for some reason never finished. like i said if i want something done i just do it myself.its got potential to be a awesome park with minimal effort.cant beat my 160,000 view of the million dollar homes across the water in full facing sun in arizona.lol View attachment 915139 View attachment 915140

The Arizona sun is brutal...but the sunsets are spectacular

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[boatnam2]

Had a blast there the last 5 years...We just bought a house in Havasu.

Total different game for sure, congrats on the new digs.

 

[RCDave]

All this to boat a few miles of incredibly rough river? LOL

 

[NicPaus]

All this to boat a few miles of incredibly rough river? LOL

Last weekend was back to prprecovid. Quiet weekend and smooth water.

 

[monkeyswrench]

What park in Needles were you guys in? We have a place in Rainbo Beach and the last couple years the park has exploded with people. There is nothing for sale and the minute something comes up, it is bought up quick.

I was the next block up, Palms, River Palms...was Nielson's when I got in. Really miss the view. Eventually, someday, want to own a small patch on the water.

We briefly toyed with the idea of using the funds from selling that place as a down on a lot on Dike Rd...decided it was best to buy a few lots with a decent mobile in Golden Shores, and pay off debt. I figure I'm relatively young to play in that ballpark, so I have some time

 

[rivermobster]

Last weekend was back to prprecovid. Quiet weekend and smooth water.

Lies. It was awful boating. Why anyone goes there in the first place is beyond me.

 

[BoatCop]

My biggest question is why such a different attitude about having a place in Havasu vs. having a place in Parker. (Town - not River). I live at the far southeast corner of Parker, furthest from the Strip and still be in town. Even so, I can be launched from Blue Water and on the River in less than 10 minutes. 15-20 minutes if I want to launch from the free ramp or County Park and not pay anything.

In Havasu, some places are 20-30 minutes from the water, with who knows how long wait in line to launch at Windsor or LH Marina, or 30-40 minute drive to Cattail Cove.

How come the Town of Parker doesn't appeal to vacation homes, the way that Havasu does? I understand amenities like nightlife aren't really located in Parker, but Road Runner, Sundance, Strokes, Fox's, Pirate's Den, etc. are within a 15-20 minute drive, closer (in drive time) than a lot of Havasu homes to Havasu joints. Plus a 5 minute drive to the Casino, with no boat ride.

Everyone has to be on the water, or a stone's throw away, in Parker, but NO ONE (very few anyway) is on the Lake in Havasu. Is it just a "Hey, LAM", kinda prestige thing, or is there something else? Dollar for dollar, I'd say my house is on par with anything in Havasu, and probably better than most.

 

[2Driver]

The Arizona sun is brutal...but the sunsets are spectacular
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Best time of day right there

 

[lbhsbz]

My biggest question is why such a different attitude about having a place in Havasu vs. having a place in Parker. (Town - not River). I live at the far southeast corner of Parker, furthest from the Strip and still be in town. Even so, I can be launched from Blue Water and on the River in less than 10 minutes. 15-20 minutes if I want to launch from the free ramp or County Park and not pay anything.

In Havasu, some places are 20-30 minutes from the water, with who knows how long wait in line to launch at Windsor or LH Marina, or 30-40 minute drive to Cattail Cove.

How come the Town of Parker doesn't appeal to vacation homes, the way that Havasu does? I understand amenities like nightlife aren't really located in Parker, but Road Runner, Sundance, Strokes, Fox's, Pirate's Den, etc. are within a 15-20 minute drive, closer (in drive time) than a lot of Havasu homes to Havasu joints. Plus a 5 minute drive to the Casino, with no boat ride.

Everyone has to be on the water, or a stone's throw away, in Parker, but NO ONE (very few anyway) is on the Lake in Havasu. Is it just a "Hey, LAM", kinda prestige thing, or is there something else? Dollar for dollar, I'd say my house is on par with anything in Havasu, and probably better than most.

Indians

 

[rivermobster]

My biggest question is why such a different attitude about having a place in Havasu vs. having a place in Parker. (Town - not River). I live at the far southeast corner of Parker, furthest from the Strip and still be in town. Even so, I can be launched from Blue Water and on the River in less than 10 minutes. 15-20 minutes if I want to launch from the free ramp or County Park and not pay anything.

In Havasu, some places are 20-30 minutes from the water, with who knows how long wait in line to launch at Windsor or LH Marina, or 30-40 minute drive to Cattail Cove.

How come the Town of Parker doesn't appeal to vacation homes, the way that Havasu does? I understand amenities like nightlife aren't really located in Parker, but Road Runner, Sundance, Strokes, Fox's, Pirate's Den, etc. are within a 15-20 minute drive, closer (in drive time) than a lot of Havasu homes to Havasu joints. Plus a 5 minute drive to the Casino, with no boat ride.

Everyone has to be on the water, or a stone's throw away, in Parker, but NO ONE (very few anyway) is on the Lake in Havasu. Is it just a "Hey, LAM", kinda prestige thing, or is there something else? Dollar for dollar, I'd say my house is on par with anything in Havasu, and probably better than most.

This should be good!

 

[mobldj]

All this to boat a few miles of incredibly rough river? LOL

only on the weekend when the douchebags are in force.during the week its perfect,no plow boats,no 80 mile a hour aircraft carriers,great water,hell even tie up spots at all the floating bars

 

[boatnam2]

Last weekend was back to prprecovid. Quiet weekend and smooth water.

My buddy said sunday/Monday were epic conditions.

 

[boatnam2]

Looks busy today.

 

[mbrown2]

My biggest question is why such a different attitude about having a place in Havasu vs. having a place in Parker. (Town - not River). I live at the far southeast corner of Parker, furthest from the Strip and still be in town. Even so, I can be launched from Blue Water and on the River in less than 10 minutes. 15-20 minutes if I want to launch from the free ramp or County Park and not pay anything.

In Havasu, some places are 20-30 minutes from the water, with who knows how long wait in line to launch at Windsor or LH Marina, or 30-40 minute drive to Cattail Cove.

How come the Town of Parker doesn't appeal to vacation homes, the way that Havasu does? I understand amenities like nightlife aren't really located in Parker, but Road Runner, Sundance, Strokes, Fox's, Pirate's Den, etc. are within a 15-20 minute drive, closer (in drive time) than a lot of Havasu homes to Havasu joints. Plus a 5 minute drive to the Casino, with no boat ride.

Everyone has to be on the water, or a stone's throw away, in Parker, but NO ONE (very few anyway) is on the Lake in Havasu. Is it just a "Hey, LAM", kinda prestige thing, or is there something else? Dollar for dollar, I'd say my house is on par with anything in Havasu, and probably better than most.

Really...you make it sound comparable to Havasu which it is not. Let me preface we have a place on the strip, boat on the strip and spend our money on the strip and in the town of Parker so I am pro Parker but I am also a realist. Off the strip there are couple Mexican joints, some odd bars, gas stations, markets and oh yeah...Indians. It is nothing like Havasu in the amount of places to eat; shop, service your car, boat, and or live. Where are the nice housing developments in Parker? I get Havasu may have a Nice Custom; next to a shit hole...but that ratio really flips if you are doing a google street view in the town of Parker...as in I am not aware of any really nice developments in the city proper. I don't see where they have invested in developing a community that would attract either retirees/spelled Canadians that want to set up shop or up/coming families...Havasu real estate and developments are much more geared to folks that want to retire or people that can take a trade/craft and make it in Havasu as there is money to spend on those trades...The economics don't support that in just the town of Parker. Your place may be nice and go further in Parker vs Havasu but there is an age old reason for that....location, location, location...

 

[Backlash]

My biggest question is why such a different attitude about having a place in Havasu vs. having a place in Parker. (Town - not River). I live at the far southeast corner of Parker, furthest from the Strip and still be in town. Even so, I can be launched from Blue Water and on the River in less than 10 minutes. 15-20 minutes if I want to launch from the free ramp or County Park and not pay anything.

In Havasu, some places are 20-30 minutes from the water, with who knows how long wait in line to launch at Windsor or LH Marina, or 30-40 minute drive to Cattail Cove.

How come the Town of Parker doesn't appeal to vacation homes, the way that Havasu does? I understand amenities like nightlife aren't really located in Parker, but Road Runner, Sundance, Strokes, Fox's, Pirate's Den, etc. are within a 15-20 minute drive, closer (in drive time) than a lot of Havasu homes to Havasu joints. Plus a 5 minute drive to the Casino, with no boat ride.

Everyone has to be on the water, or a stone's throw away, in Parker, but NO ONE (very few anyway) is on the Lake in Havasu. Is it just a "Hey, LAM", kinda prestige thing, or is there something else? Dollar for dollar, I'd say my house is on par with anything in Havasu, and probably better than most.

Shhhhh with this crazy talk. We don't want everyone knowing what we've got!

 

[Wheeler]

Echo, big bend etc. I know its BLM land. Is that why no houses? Whats pros and cons of buying a place on that side (besides its CA lol)?

This looks like a nice place.

[SOLD] - Echo lodge resort (A row)

1 bedroom 1 bath mobile home, installed new deck and slider little over year ago, bedroom was stripped to studs and reinsulated and drywalled. Has new fridge and you can turn on a/c with phone if you get internet. Comes with shed and 1 free storage spot, the space rent it $600. Excellent...

www.riverdavesplace.com

 

[boatnam2]

This looks like a nice place.

[SOLD] - Echo lodge resort (A row)

1 bedroom 1 bath mobile home, installed new deck and slider little over year ago, bedroom was stripped to studs and reinsulated and drywalled. Has new fridge and you can turn on a/c with phone if you get internet. Comes with shed and 1 free storage spot, the space rent it $600. Excellent...

www.riverdavesplace.com

My girlfriend told me to take the dam sign down ASAP, even put new numbers on my Buoy.

 

[zhandfull]

All this to boat a few miles of incredibly rough river? LOL

There is really something special about waking up early and walking over to the boat for a run before breakfast. Night boat rides after dinner were always a favorite too. It’s easy with the boat in the water for the weekend and you don’t have to wait for the wife and kids to wake up and pack. Lot of freedom having a place on the water in Parker.
And you don’t need no damn pool, the river is a few steps away.

 

[PlanB]

My biggest question is why such a different attitude about having a place in Havasu vs. having a place in Parker. (Town - not River). I live at the far southeast corner of Parker, furthest from the Strip and still be in town. Even so, I can be launched from Blue Water and on the River in less than 10 minutes. 15-20 minutes if I want to launch from the free ramp or County Park and not pay anything.

In Havasu, some places are 20-30 minutes from the water, with who knows how long wait in line to launch at Windsor or LH Marina, or 30-40 minute drive to Cattail Cove.

How come the Town of Parker doesn't appeal to vacation homes, the way that Havasu does? I understand amenities like nightlife aren't really located in Parker, but Road Runner, Sundance, Strokes, Fox's, Pirate's Den, etc. are within a 15-20 minute drive, closer (in drive time) than a lot of Havasu homes to Havasu joints. Plus a 5 minute drive to the Casino, with no boat ride.

Everyone has to be on the water, or a stone's throw away, in Parker, but NO ONE (very few anyway) is on the Lake in Havasu. Is it just a "Hey, LAM", kinda prestige thing, or is there something else? Dollar for dollar, I'd say my house is on par with anything in Havasu, and probably better than most.

Our place in Havasu is 2 miles from the Marine where we have our toon on a lift under a covered slip. I have a much bigger body of water to boat on, and it's a lot easier to get away from the crowds, even on a busy weekend. The city has much more to offer when you don't feel like going on the water, and my house is on property that I own. Different strokes, but I prefer Havasu to Parker, and i would never buy a place on Indian or BLM land.

 

[BoatCop]

Our place in Havasu is 2 miles from the Marine where we have our toon on a lift under a covered slip. I have a much bigger body of water to boat on, and it's a lot easier to get away from the crowds, even on a busy weekend. The city has much more to offer when you don't feel like going on the water, and my house is on property that I own. Different strokes, but I prefer Havasu to Parker, and i would never buy a place on Indian or BLM land.

Fair enough, but I'm not on Indian land. Most of the town is deeded, non-Reservation.

 

[PlanB]

Fair enough, but I'm not on Indian land. Most of the town is deeded, non-Reservation.

How much waterfront is deeded? We drive home the California side, and I always think of how cool it would be to be on the water, but then I think about how most (if not all) of that side of the river is BLM.

 

[grumpy88]

I wonder if a true gated community of houses would sell in parker ? I'm getting to the point I enjoy the winters more then the summer . Just because it's been so busy the last couple of years .

 

[redone76]

I wonder if a true gated community of houses would sell in parker ? I'm getting to the point I enjoy the winters more then the summer . Just because it's been so busy the last couple of years .

Aren’t the Keys a gated community of houses?

 

[grumpy88]

Aren’t the Keys a gated community of houses?
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Not where jts is at least . I was referring to not on the water . A nice community of like minded people .

 

[redone76]

Gotcha

 

[Wheeler]

I wonder if a true gated community of houses would sell in parker ? I'm getting to the point I enjoy the winters more then the summer . Just because it's been so busy the last couple of years .

Buy in Parker South and build a wall around it.

Buckskin Valley is a nice community and fairly quiet with private launch.
@Bob Bitchen has or had a home for sale there.

 

[grumpy88]

Buy in Parker South and build a wall around it.

I'm starting to feel like people are going to build the wall around me ! Lol

 

[Wheeler]

Aren’t the Keys a gated community of houses?

Along with three others that come to mind.