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Parker Tube Float at Bucskin Mountain State Park
June 13 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The 48th Annual Parker Tube Float will be held on Saturday June 13, 2026.
Online Pre-Registration will open March 2, 2026 and will close at midnight June 7, 2026. You will still be able to register the morning of the event at La Paz County Park.
You will still be able to register the morning of the event at La Paz County Park.
You may register online, in person at the Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce & Tourism office, or at one of our off-site locations: Pirate’s Den, Castle Rock, River Lodge, Branson’s Resort, Echo Lodge, The Bar, Roadrunner, Sand Bar, Sundance, Spanky’s RV & Marine, or Tavern 95 in Lake Havasu City.
Event Day Details:
Registration will take place at La Paz County Park from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The float ends at 5:00 PM when the No Wake Zone expires.
Participants will park at La Paz County Park. Parking is $10.00 per vehicle. Shuttles will transport participants to Buckskin Mountain State Park, where the starting line is located.
The last shuttle will depart La Paz County Park shortly after registration closes at 12:00 PM.
Buckskin Mountain State Park will have air compressors available to inflate floats prior to launch.
Ice will be available for purchase at both La Paz County Park and Buckskin Mountain State Park.
Once launched into the beautiful Colorado River, participants will enjoy scenic views while floating downstream, passing several local bars and restaurants, and finishing at La Paz County Park and Pirate’s Den Resort, where they originally parked.
Important Registration Information:
We strongly suggest pre-registering when registration opens on March 2, 2026.
Once pre-registration closes, the day of registration will still be available for an additional investment per person.
An additional $30.00 fee is required for any motorized vessel assisting your floating group.
Motorized Vessel Restrictions:
Boats with any IO, outboard, or prop-driven motor are not permitted.
Only jet boats or personal watercraft are allowed.
Watercraft may not launch at the registration area or starting line, including La Paz County Park, Pirate’s Den, or Buckskin Mountain State Park.
Vessels must launch from a public launch ramp or from a park that offers one. You will then drive upriver to the starting line at Buckskin Mountain State Park.