We were out for the parker river tube float and visited pirates den which was the host resort. Many participants parked at pirates den, we parked at the state park immediately up river. The float ends at the pirates den launch ramp and so floaters come up the channel at the end of the float and get out of the water at the launch ramp. The launch ramp is nice, inside a protected cove so that the river flow isn't a challenge when launching and recovering your boats and personal water craft. Pirates den has a restaurant and tons of RV and tent camping spaces. Along with ample boat and trailer parking for visitors. I'll be back the next time we do the river tube float. read more

We come here with some regulars. They have had their spot for years. They have a cabana directly on the water, and it's a good vibe. The families all show up, and it is a very family friendly environment. Splashing around, occasional boat rides, and good times. The bar down the way is friendly and reasonable. If you are looking for a river drink fest.. go to Havasu read more

Food is good but take your loaded wallet. Stopped in for a Burger and beer.... Had the regular cheese burger (no fries) and two draft beers. The total was $37 before tip. I understand things on the river are expensive but that's a bit out of control. read more

This was our first time staying at the Pirates Den Resort. We were invited by some friends to come & enjoy the river & sunshine. Our group had 5 different rigs with 4 of them on the front row with cabana/beach access while our rig was on the second row with a decent view of the river even with rigs parked in front of us. The staff in the office were friendly & helpful especially with helping us extend our visit. When we originally scheduled our site in April we could only stay 3 days but we're able to stay 7 since there were cancellations. The resort was clean & well taken care of with staff always going around cleaning & checking sites for issues. While we were there the resort hosted a canoe (kayak, long board) race (not sure what it was called but it was fun to watch & cheer) We did get some crazy weather (rain/thunderstorm) which did cause some water pooling in the different campsites but we didn't have any issues. We did enjoy the onsite bar/restaurant from happy hour to pizza they had just about everything. The office also had a small convenience store with ice, snacks & a great selection of drinks (both alcoholic & non). Only negative we had was the lack of availability for the same spots next year as the ones we're interested in we're already booked out. Maybe we'll have check back after the new year to see if any availability opens up. read more

Went there on Saturday, they sat us by a door that kept opening and closing, it was super-hot and we had kids with us. The server hardly came to our table and when I got my burger it was raw in the middle. We left a $10 on the table, since we did not have a good experience. Our total was $98, come to find out on my banking app after I wrote a $0 on the tip portion on the receipt. This server decided to go ahead and not abide by what I wrote and signed for, and she added an extra $20, bringing our total to $118 I did not find this out till the pending charge went through on my banking app. This is super unprofessional and fraudulent. I am so beyond annoyed and upset that this lady/restaurant did this. Who does this???? What makes you think it's okay to add more charges after I clearly put a $0 and signed for it then go behind my back and charge me for something I did not agree too???. We will not be back there, and we will be filing a complaint. Please be aware of these scammers. read more

motorhome owners be aware. I stayed there with my 4x4 club from 10/26 - 11/2 2025. Very long 5th showed up and parked on the concrete pad where most people put their easy chairs and tables. when opened his slides, he was only few inches from my window awning. later he added very long trailer, his big truck and few quads. I complained to Trish the new manager. For what ever reason she cited with the new comer. (he came for 6 months). apparently the owner give her free hand to do what ever she wants. I never saw her smile, and seems that her judgment is in question. after my review, she cancelled my reservation for 2026. She also lied, sending me email stating that I cancelled my reservation. when I confronted her, she said " it's a standard procedure" to write that way. I come almost every year with my club at the same dates and I reserve a spot a year in advance just before we leave. so, I hope you have better experience and you won't have a reason to complain. read more

Pirates Den Resort - RV Parks Near Me - Parker, Arizona

We've rented pontoons from Pirates several times, and every time has been fantastic! The staff is always incredibly helpful and kind. Yesterday, we rented a 26' pontoon for a half day, and Daniel was there to assist us with everything we needed. He helped us pull out and dock the boat, making the entire experience stress-free. Pirates always makes our time on the water enjoyable, and we look forward to renting from them again in the future! read more

The best part of this resort was the view. Which it not a fair thing to rate it on. Bring lots of money if you want to roll in here for a few days. We had a waterfront spot. Beautiful view. Nice walking path. The daily rate here is very high. Then they add $20 pet fee, $5 daily electric fee, lodging fee and taxes. The cost for 3 nights almost $300 dollars! Where there monthly rate is $595.00! Seems like robbery to me! They do not provide a pet area. You have to go to the next park ran by the county. Advertised to have WiFi. A park of this cost should provide adequate coverage. WiFi never worked in 3 days. People in park said it has never worked. Also no cable tv and no cell service! The restaurant had ok food but worst service anywhere. Totally unprepared staffing. The bar cute and enjoyable happy hour. Probably won't be back. A lot of other choices in this area. read more

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Always a fun stop when we're on the river. The food is consistently good, the service is typically good, and the views are outstanding! Their the only one's around that do the drink buckets, and they do them well. Expensive, but a fun afternoon pit stop. read more

I rented a 10 seater pontoon boat last weekend , I was on the hunt for weeks and called every day until one miraculously became available. Paid the $100 to hold and called when we were running late for our 8am picked up , because we were coming from California. This boat cost $4 shy of $500 to rent for 8 hours . When we arrived they promptly got us on the boat - Great! When we saw the boat it was in horrible condition . Dented , holes in the siding , ONE cup holder for a 10 seater boat , the anchor wasn't tied and had padlocks on the hooks so it was almost impossible to get the anchor to stay , cigarette burns in the leather, impossible steering wheel when it came to turning, every gear shift made a loud thump , and ANTS!!! A infestation of ants came crawling out of the steering wheel box when we started driving! They ended up getting In our cooler and into our lunches . But they stressed if we hit rocks with the new engine we would be charged . Over and over to where we were so nervous to even enjoy ourselves . No deck hands available. And the ladder was screwed into pieces of plywood that would crack when you were stepping up . Ridiculously expensive for a pos boat , and rude customer service . read more

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Folks in office are great! Campground is beautiful- in the front row! We got in very last minute for a one month stay. It was okay, but trailers are so close together on our cement pad of a "patio" we can watch 4 other RV black tanks draining into the ground sewer. Kind of a turnoff when we are packed in tightly in 4th row. Being so close to the Colorado River we did get out on our kayaks often. My husband had a great time fishing. read more

Concerning break ins and theft of RV on site near back row. Poor security/safety possibly.

Worst customer service ever. Lori is extremely rude and terrible to communicate with. They have a policy of no refunds 45 days prior to arrival and never mind it's a fricken PANDEMIC and there are travel restrictions in place. Super shady and inconsiderate. We'll never return Update regarding her response. This was booked in mid February long before we knew the extent of the pandemic. And it was booked under somebody else's name but I booked it. Nice try Lori. read more

will never stay again. They put me in a site too small for the 30ft 5th wheel. No room to back in. people were unfriendly at the office. After 1 night we requested a refund for the next 5 days we booked. They refused. Place is packed in, you have to go get a key for the shower....pretty awful place catering to the party boat crowd. When I asked about utv trails...they said they did not know anything. Person at the check in was coughing and wheezing.....not impressed. Will never stay again.....way overated and pretty much a shit hole rv park Terry read more

This place only caters to the elite. We will never stay or eat here again. We stayed here a couple of years ago in our 40 ft. motor home. All good, however, last year, we decided to bring our cap-over camper. My husband, a disabled vet, service dog, and I were treated like trash and made to feel very unwelcome. There were three in our party and the manager stalked us and demanded to look inside our camper, claiming there was no way it could sleep the three of us (it sleeps four). Today, I just tried to reserve a spot and was told they don't allow our type of rig and was hung up on. It is clear to me they don't respect disabled vets and we will never go back. read more

Sadly, today we leave our beautiful spot at the Pirates Den Resort ,on the Colorado River in Parker!! Such a wonderful relaxing place to stay!! We made some new friends this year and so glad the office staff was still there with their same friendly selves!! They are always helpful and pleasant!!! Wish we could stay longer but reserved for next year.... Can't wait read more

The Pirates Den Resort experience can be summed up in one word -- AWESOME! We just got back from a two-week stay over Christmas and New Years' and had an absolutely wonderful time. This was our second visit to the resort in 2020 and the first since COVID, and the facilities here (already quite clean) were spotless. Lori and the rest of the office staff were, as usual, helpful and friendly. They have a marina with boats for rent and a terrific bar and restaurant on site. I honestly cannot say enough good things about this resort -- the jewel of the river! Just an overall great vibe here -- it really feels like "coming home". Do yourself a solid and give this place a try -- you will NOT be disappointed! read more

Pirates Den Resort - Sunset at the Pirates Den Late December 2020... - RV Parks Near Me - Parker, Arizona

It hard to hear bad reviews for this business. We have been camping and boating for many years here. Sad to say this is our last summer... we are moving it up to Moabi. Lori in the RV office is absolutely the reason we will never return. We are not alone in this decision. Zeb and Meghan are dreams, I wish we didn't have to leave them. They are wonderful people and provide outstanding service. For the life of us, we cannot figure out why any owner of such a great resort would allow one person to have so much control over their business. If you do not think Lori is that bad.... ask any employee or patron that has camped here. They will tell you she is the reason for people not returning. Good luck! read more

We have stayed here for five months at a time over the past eight years during the winters; therefore, I feel qualified to make an accurate assessment of this RV Park. The staff is very helpful and pleasant; the gift shop is clean and the merchandise nicely displayed. It is rather small and the lighting a bit on the dark side. Laurie is the manager and runs a "tight ship". There are rules. If a guest is being disruptive, noisy, out-of-line or obnoxious to others, she will enforce the rules. In my opinion, the most serious concern with the RV Park is the lack of a strong, continuous wi fi service. Using a mobile phone's hot spot has been the most advantageous. Several folks have tried using amplifiers and special antennas to no significant advantage. We have had a computer expert in to review the situation with us and he recommends being patient. There are new satellite internet communications in beta testing now and should be available to low areas blocked by mountains, such as occurs in this area. The Black Pearl Restaurant is close-by with a lovely setting but the prices can be spendy! The singers/guitarists, Denny & Kristina, are delightful and very versatile, especially for the older crowd. read more

Pirates Den Resort - The sunsets are phenomenal. Bonnie Feigt's photo Nov. 2020 - RV Parks Near Me - Parker, Arizona

We made reservations for the holiday weekend with a water front site. My wife came down with covid and we had to cancel. They reminded me that if I cancel within 45 days I lose my deposit.  The manager wants a pic of my wifes hospital wrist band and she will credit the 100.00 to our next visit.. Unacceptable.. I will not share personal information. Let's talk about the policy itself. The reason for the 45 days out is to ensure the resort can have time to fill that spot.  Well, I just called to re-book with them 2 hours later (to see if that spot was available) and they are all booked for that HOLIDAY weekend. So, in reality it does not (and never will) take 45 days to fill a water-front spot on a holiday. You will go on to say "that's how your resort works" and I will say "AS CROOKS"!!    Any resort who has a 45 days out policy in one of the most sought-after locations and a holiday weekend is a straight up crook.  There are no ZERO stars. read more

Another fantastic trip to the Pirates Den! With indoor dining restrictions eased and the Moderna vaccines coursing through our bodies and (hopefully!) in full effect, we took advantage of more aspects of this excellent resort, including the on-site restaurant where we ate "Fish and Ships" until we literally could eat no more. I just want to mention again how OUTSTANDING the staff is at Pirate's Den. Lori runs a tight ship and has trained her associates very well. While all of the "front desk ladies" so a great job, I'd be remiss if I did not mention the STELLAR work of Trish. She does a very difficult job with grace and dignity! Do yourself a solid on your next trip to the Strip and consider PD Resort! read more

We rented pontoon boat here for a half day. The boat ran great & was very clean. They were very clear in their pricing. We had a great time! Looking forward to using their boat rentals in the future. read more

Best RV park I've been too and will come here yearly. Staff is friendly resort is clean everyone has a positive attitude, I recommend if your planning a trip here book months ahead. read more

This review gets two stars simply because the drinks we had were delicious. Aside from that the experience was less then quality. We had to wave our sever down every time to order, from drinks to food. They were short and rude and definitely bothered by the fact that we were there. Additionally the food runner wasn't wearing a face mask!!!! I almost didn't want to eat after seeing that. None of our food was good. The fish tacos had literally one tiny itty bitty piece of fish. The Ruben has wayyy to much sauce. And the chicken sandwich barely had a big enough chicken breast for half of it. I was truly disappointed with this place. read more

My friends and I had put in to reserve a ten person pontoon boat for $375 +tax and fuel for one full day. A week and a half after making the reservation I receive a call saying they are increasing the price and downgrading me to a six person boat for $450 +tax and fuel. WHAT?! How are you even able to give me a boat half the size and increase my payment $75?! The lady that called was extremely rude and just told me prices are subject to change at any time which was not disclosed to us upon agreeing to rent the boat. The first time we went in here to rent a boat we asked when the first weekend available would be and the ladies just laughed at us and said they wouldn't have anything for a while. Didn't even bother to look anything up for us, so we just left and figured we'd try again some other time. That's two times now that we have been extremely disappointed by the customer service with this place. read more

A decent R.V. park, with hook ups. Can get a little packed during peak summer season, nothing to write home about, the place is clean and people are friendly, spots are a little small compared to others I have been too. They rent boats which is convenient especially if you are staying there. I think they need to relook at who they partner with for trailer rentals, JR Rentals, just my two cents worth. read more

The web site is advertising a beach front paradise...but in reality only if you have a beachfront site, if not its pretty bad. During the winter those waterfront sites are booked a year in advance. The rest of the park is crammed in. Basically just staring at your neighbors trailer. It can be tricky to get your RV into some sites because there are so many extra vehicles. Many sites have 2 cars, a boat, a side by side, golf cart etc. Some sites have utility trailers too. Also its a pretty UTV active park. Infact a large reason people camp here is because of their off road vehicles so its pretty noisy. People going back and forth to the restaurant or their buddy's site in a sweet 4 door CanAm...many of those never leave the park. The stars were for the staff, who are really friendly, and the restaurant which is hands down the best river side restaurant in Parker. This place just felt like the long term RVers started dictating the rules and management just went along with it. The long term RVers are also not very friendly and instead act privileged.... so its hard to even make friends because you are an outsider. WiFy is spotty and Cell service is horrible unless you walk to the big parking lot at La Paz. FYI there better RV parks in the area for sure. read more

I don't know where they got the nice pictures that are online. I have to say this is the worst RV park I have ever stayed in. The roads are unkept they have huge potholes and the dust is unbelievable, no asphalt. The Wi-Fi is nonexistent, I could go on and on. It's strictly a desert rat place with dune buggy's flying in and out, if you don't have allergies you will when you leave this place, and leave it is what you will want to do. read more

Never again. We are here now not even waiting to get home. Spots super small. Traffic traffic. Cannot float with all the wakes. BUT...worst thing very rude management and no beach unless you have front row. Baby the heck would I come out to this heat to not be able to use the beach. The space they have set aside for all behind first row is about the size of a backyard. Bery disappointed. Never again. A bunch of us came up all disappointed. Boo! read more

Excellent location on the Colorado. Bar and Restaurant on location. Full hookups, cement pads. Dog park. Great staff. Public beach and marina. Lively on the weekends but in a good way. Two thumbs up! read more

DO NOT EVER STAY HERE OR GIVE THIS BUSINESS ANY OF YOUR MONEY!!!!! I have NEVER experienced such HORRIBLE customer service until we stayed at this resort. I am a very kind and forgiving person. But the "owner" which she made sure to inform us many times, is the absolute rudest person I have ever met. She needs to invest in attending a business and hospitality school. It was our first time as guests here, and not only did she not care, but talked down to us like we were beneath her. This resort was an absolute ghost town, and she continued to treat her one paying customer and our kids like we were an inconvenience to her. I could go on and on about the faults of this business and it's "owner" but I rather not waste anymore of my time on this woman. read more

First time visitor to Pirates Den, the park was beautiful and Lori and her staff were super friendly and helpful. I will definitely recommend Pirates Den to my friends and will be making more reservations in the near future. read more

We were in the second row for two weeks, and had to move to the third row because our space was rented out for the other two weeks of our month stay. Because we didn't get one space for a month straight we ended up paying weekly rate plus full electricity. Our total bill was $800+, would have been cheaper to get a waterfront spot for a month. I do think their reservation system should have booked us at the monthly rate. I had no problem with either space or hookups. Bad there is not access to the beach if you don't have a waterfront space. We most likely won't return because of the rate. read more

Lori and staff are amazing and make you feel right at home!! The resort is clean and well-maintained. I feel that people that post negative things about the staff are the individuals that are not following the rules. If your looking for a place that is relaxing and clean with amazing people this is the spot!!! read more

This is our first summer at Pirates Den. We love it! Lots if space for lots of toys. Friendly neighbors. There are beach spots with big cabanas and boat launch. There us a nice indoor restaurant and outdoor deck overlooking the marina that has a two lane boat launch, gas and docks fir those coming to eat. Nice pirate decor all over the park and a pirate ship. Beach is sand but with some rocks so aqua shoes are a must. Family friendly and they run a tight ship to keep things nice in the park. Some things I would like to see changed are outdoor bar area...closes super early. On a Friday night we were asked to leave at 6pm. There are deck pools that I have never seen open. Prices for area are reasonable and ladies in the office are so helpful and easy to work with. read more

I'm guessing the negative reviews regarding the staff are people who come out here to cause chaos and get upset when they're called out on it. The staff was excellent. They made my trip great. The park is clean, I didn't have any issues and truly had a great vacation. I'll definitely be back next summer! read more

If I could I would give this a Zero rating! If you like rude management and staff, staying in a large dirt parking lot surrounded by trailers on 3 sides with about 6" of space between you and the other trailers that surround you and spaces crowded with extra vehicles, trailers and side by sides; then this is the place for you. Their Wi-fi service is non existent on the weekends and there is no cell phone service or TV service, even though they claim there is. Beach access is limited strictly to the front row, anyone else wishing to access the beach must go to the county park next door. If you would like a better experience at a fraction of the cost and pleasant customer service I highly recommend staying at La Paz County Park. While the county park is 1st come 1st serve they almost always have availability and also offer month rate pricing, for about a 1/3 the price of Pirates Den, and their nightly rate which includes electric and taxes all in is $30.00 a night. I'm not sure why people continue to return to Pirates Den. Almost everyone you talk to has nothing good to say about park staff or the manager LORI! I can not understand why upper management continues to keep her around, and as this park is managed as a concessionaire park, I do hope that La Paz county takes into consideration the reviews of her rudeness when up for renewal. I highly advise you request and read each of the 4 pages of rules which they state you receive when booking the reservation, however we were not given ours until check-in. The rules have very little to do with what you can do, but does offers 4 pages of what you can not do with the fines listed for any infraction. 30 years of Rving across multiple states, Canada and Mexico, this was by far the worst experience ever. Contrary to the managements belief that you are a hostage and they are in control, This is still America and as a consumer I have choices! Lori, this review has nothing to do with the price we paid. It does however list true detailed facts about your park and your rudeness to customers. read more

We love staying in Pirates Den RV park. It is a beautiful spot on the Colorado River with a nice outside bar and restaurant. The management is friendly and very helpful. read more

Cannot say enough good things about this RV Park. When we checked in we were greeted with smiling faces. We spent 2 nights there the first part of December & would have stayed longer had time permitted. Amazingly clean & well maintained spaces with cement pads. Our 2 labs enjoyed the fenced-in dog park. Thank you for a friendly & relaxing atmosphere. We enjoyed our stay here and will be back. read more

We have been coming to the river for years. Never have we've had so many issues. First off there is not miles of beach access, if you do not have a spot in the front you have about 10 feet of public beach access. We were kicked out of 2 beach spots within a couple hours we were told "you need to get up really early to reserve a spot on the public beach." Okay great, however everyone leaves there stuff over night so they don't lose their inch of space. The worker who asked me and my toddler to leave the "private" beach was extremely rude and walked away from me as I was about to ask a question. Second we were parked in our spot for about 20 minutes to have some guy on a golf come and yell at my husband that the speed limit was 5 miles per hour, which we were well aware of since we can read the signs posted. He then continued to drive past our site looking directly at us. Thirdly, if you want to hang out in the water and relax with your kids, good luck. The water is so rough from all the boats and jet skis driving at the shore line no wake speed limit. The staff is rude, the R.V. spots are packed, the public beach is a joke. Enjoy your stay. read more