Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge — Attraction in Parker

I arrived at Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge in the afternoon of Veteran's Day, 2019, and drove all the way to the end of Planet Ranch Road where I found two closed roads. I hiked on one that was made of fluffy sand and was surrounded by dead trees and fallen branches, but I didn't find anything exciting there. The road trip by car offered the best views, but no significant wildlife. If you're planning on exploring the area on foot, bring water, food, a friend, and a GPS device because the area is completely desolate and primitive. It is not meant for tourism, although it has signs about the wildlife that live there. The best view of the river is from the Bill Williams Memorial Bridge. There are places to stop, but...

This place is gorgeous. There is a really nice trail to walk on. Kayak launch ramp. Great place to watch the sunset. Beautiful birds. Fishing docks. I have since discovered a stunningly beautiful drive that is Just past the Nature Center if you're headed towards the Bill Williams Bridge; the road is called Planet Ranch Rd. (it's a right turn). It goes through the Bill Williams Wildlife Refuge. This is one of the most beautiful drives that I have ever taken. There is a HUGE forest with very tall trees there. The drive is surreal because you don't expect to see this lush forest in the middle of the desert. I HIGHLY...

Actually, we live in the area...have walked here out on the peninsula for years with our dog providing good exercising. A maintained path that goes out onto the lake...gorgeous views, lots of places off the main cemented path to sit and enjoy the views...fishing access and bird watching. Restroom available at beginning to end. An extension in dirt form continues further for a couple miles for the more adventurous...very clean and well maintained with docents and rangers at a State Park building available to answer questions....