Desert Bar, Parker AZ - The Most Remote Off-Grid Bar & Grill in Arizona that Anyone Can Visit
On this trip, Kirk & Darren visit The Parker Desert Bar (formally known as Nellie E Saloon) located 5 miles off HWY 95 on an old mining claim in Parker Arizona. For this adventure, we made a pit stop at Rovey's Needle (aka: Honeycomb Rock) located close to Lake Havasu City before making a quick stop to learn about the Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge. Our UTV of choice is the Can-Am X3, but this off-road adventure is doable in any vehicle with decent ground clearance if approaching from Cienega Springs Road.
Gaia GPS Desert Bar Route from HWY 95 in Parker, AZ (Standard Entrance)
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The Parker Desert Bar - Nellie E Saloon: 34.20148, -114.14800
Rovey's Needle (aka: Honeycomb Rock): 34.33017, -114.10217
Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge: 34.28349, -114.06095
Awesome video! I grew up hangin with my dad, grandad, and family at that original little bar. The back bar has come a loooong way. A lot of it was financed by recycling the beer cans. He would truck the ice in every morning, and that fire truck used to hold the water for the restrooms. They close the bar between memorial day and labor day weekends, for it gets way tooo hot for anyone, including vehicles, to travel. Very cool you got to experience it! It was only by word of mouth that you'd know about it. Take care and be well
I like the father n son thing......one of the best days in a man's life is when he realizes his son is his best friend.....god bless guys👍🇺🇸❤️
Life just couldn't get any better than doing this with my son. I'm soooo envious. Rock on man!
Fun fact the G is silent in saguaro just so you know 😊
Exactly. Sa-wa-ro
My wife and I, have friends that live in Havasu, and took us to the Desert Bar one time. Very cool. I had a Tank Top, that said “desert bar” on it, and i actually, wore it out and had to let it go, this summer. I wore it to the Holy end. Lol It was literally falling apart. I love that Tank Top.
I grew up going there with my grandparents for the last 29 years!!
I really missed this… riding off road with my Dad….. so happy for you guys… try never to argue…. Just hurts the other one….
You did all the homework for anyone willing to visit, made a great mental KZhead adventure. Thanks 👍
Family had 2 places in Blue Lagoon for 10 yrs. Miss the river life
Segoros 😂😂😂 sorry I can’t help it.
I love this concept! You get to preview the trail and enjoy some fun facts on the way :)
You r blessed to hang w yr dad an so is he my dad is 95 Dec 12 2023 still trukni.
I just found this channel and this is the first video of yours I have watched. I've typically watched riding channels. This is unique. I like it. I look forward to more videos. Thank you for sharing.
These adventures are so interesting, and you’re having so much fun! I enjoy watching you both!
Thanks so much for watching. Love you mom.
75 years ago went to Parker with my grandfather, he had a trailer there, the circus used to winter there.
Wow, what a great trip! Thank you for the interesting narration too.
We have sturgeon and other paddle fish in the Missouri river as well crazy to think a fresh water fish that can get that size
Brother this is absolutely Badass!!! I'm in AZ California.. Eventually to soon release my Gnarly stories back in fourth... Bumper beer awesome
Watched your video a month ago and wanted to check this place out. We finally visited it today thank you this place is amazing. Definitely coming back every year to see the new changes.
I remember riding motorcycles out to the desert bar when it was the 3-sided bar in about 1984. The bar would close for the day just before sundown because there were no lights. Haven’t been back since.
Darren and Kirk, another great production , thank you. I really want to check out that desert bar after watching this video.
Remember going to Parker to watch an off road race
Refreshing vid ……Was just down in Havisu early October. Love that desert lifestyle and off-road opportunities. Thanks for the ride and informative commentary 🤙🏼
🤩 great video 🌟 thank you 💯💫
Been riding there since i was a kid
Man I miss Parker grew up on that my family had a house in the keys rad video
So cool! Im getting a side by side soon and will defiantly take a look at this spot! Thanks for the video. Subscribed and thumbs up.
I recommend you guys spray yourselves with more beer before getting back in your UTE's and driving away. Lol! Love that place. The problem for me is when I'm ready to leave, I am nowhere near ready to drive. Hahaha!
If you like Bloody Marys Desert Bar has some of the best I've ever tasted. Doesn't matter which bar you go to, they all make them the same.
Grew up coming out here and still do and crazy to see it grow year after year. We have a place in Blue Water Lagoon. Great video!
I live in that area and have a rzr.. so much fun to explore although I'm not so adventurous yet..
Did this trail last month in my 97 Ram. That spot you mentioned "Jeepers trail" was fun in a full-size rig (Not recommended for the newb to take a 3/4ton in there). Really enjoyed this Darren. You do a great job with your content, thanks for this. Can't wait to get back out this Easter. Such beautiful country.
Arizona and solar panels - the perfect match
Love the ride and hearing your narration (which usually I find irritating). Congrats on having such a great relationship with each other! Subscribed!
great video
Cool content. When are people gonna realize these are ancient sea floors. Go check out Cainville,Utah. I rode dirt bikes on sea shells there.
Just came across this channel and hope to see more videos of different trails in the havasu area. Looks like a new channel so hope more content come soon and frequently.
Great video!
Made it there in 2017 when we were traveling to Mojave and Death Valley on DS Motos.
These videos are really well done!
Glad you like them!
I was at quartzsite last weekend prospecting for gold yes my dog got attacked by a cactus right on the nose he's a tough dog so he's a real trooper
Glad to hear he's ok! Those cactus are no joke.
Cool video. Have spent a lot of time in Parker, but haven’t made it out… yet…. At about the 7 minute mark in your video you’re in Bill Williams Reserve and about 8 animals cross the screen. Were they wild horses? I don’t believe there are any donkeys on the Arizona side, but you may have just proved me wrong
They are wild donkeys.
Gonna have to check it out!
Hi there. Trying to replicate route on OnX. Got your coordinates from your post but Bill Williams is in the middle of the water. Assume that the area surrounding can be traversed. Found next trail at 34.27728, -114.06272 and Hoping you have coordinates where we cross water and if you have route that can be exported to OnX even better😅. Thanks Sherri
Awesome work man I dig the video. Where exactly did you start your trip from in Havasu? I want to take this trail in a few weeks from Havasu.
34.33800, -114.14027 For future videos we'll be sure to post the full tracks!
I have caught sturgeon before in the hells canyon out my back door on the snake river. My cousin is a fishing guide. His name is Brian with steel dreams guide service out of Clarkston, Wa.
They have great steak sandwiches!
Respectfully Saguaro is (Sawarro) .....Cool bar
Say it with me, 'saHuaro' cactus. You got this.👍
That is so cool, father and son ride. I've been there many times and played in bands there, I really enjoyed the ride up.
Sagoros?
He also made Paxton and McCulloch superchargers
I just found your channel last night. I'm your latest new subscriber.. I have a Jeep that's built for offroading.. I live in Southern Oregon for now but I'm planning on buying some land in the Kingman area and going off grid. I'm looking forward to relocating down there and finding some good trails. Thanks
Thanks for the sub!
Nothing like beer and dust to make mud on your t-shirt
jeepers started the trail.
Loved the video! Looking forward to more adventures!
Thank you! We are really excited to share the next ride happening soon.
Because I aced a crash course in stupidity. I spent the first 5 minutes of this video wondering why someone was running a chainsaw in the background 😡 🍻 Boy do I feel stupid🙈
Most remote Arizona desert bar? What about Crown King?
Darren, Just came across your channel and we are planning to make the trip to the desert bar, can you let me know the route you took and did you need to use your extra gas?
Loved this and learned some cool things. Love the father & son dynamics. Not being critical but please don't tell another Camery owner he can drive to Desert Bar. These amateurs' liter the road with their incompetence.
Appreciate the feedback and will consider it for the future. The comment came from a place of love trying to help the local business, but I understand your point of view.
No worries at all. On a busy day it's a free for all of pros, capable newbies and just people with no common sense. LOL @@OffroadDestinations
Bumper beer? Hot beer?
Very warm beer.
Nice job! Only been there once but will be going again soon. New to your channel. Have you did the Bunker bar yet?
No bunker bar yet, but it's on the list... Heading to Swansea Ghost Town next.
Cool idea for a channel
Great video! Who is flying the drone?
My son Darren
I think this channel is going places🫵
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Interesting ride but please learn how to pronounce Saguaro. Consider the “g” a “w”.
Hot shook up Coors Light. I'd rather drink pond water.
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You pronounced Saguaro wrong so I'm guessing you guys are not from the desert southwest.
Shhhhhh
Thx. - I wish i could see a video with a cybertruck making this trip...
Those teddy bear cactus have gone right through my son’s tennis shoes soles and stabbed him ouch. Dogs seem to find them too.
🌵🌵💀💀👍👍🌵🌵
Like the history. But man, you’re missing out going down graded roads. Sxs are made to go off road and get to places a jeep couldn’t.
I think Mr. Fiancé has a story or two to tell...
What is the name of this trail that you are on?
We'll do a better job on future videos posting tracks. The trail we took had no number however it started off hwy 95 here: 34.33483, -114.13651
Anyone else having issues accessing the Gaia link? Says I’m not allowed to view
Sorry about that! Link updated in the description. www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=12.6/-114.1791/34.2031&pubLink=XullYIUTt9KTJsDENCgBLeUI&trackId=7fad140e-a006-4f38-9971-aef29c005858
@@OffroadDestinations do you happen to have the route u took to get across the river? I’ve been looking for a route around that forever lol
Interesting, but your pastime is outa my league. And everyone I know. Good for you.
Do not pronounce the g in Sauguaros cactus lol talk to a person front az they w tell you how to sat it but creat vid ,went there 1st time 20 yr ago it has really changed alot .
Just going to have some fries? Brought your own beer?
I assure you beer was ordered and enjoyed responsibly.
@@OffroadDestinations good on you, some places really need the support.
Sa-war-o
sə-(G)WAH-roh,
Coors lite is not beer!
No argument there!
Sorry but not close to being the most remote bar in AZ. Look up Cleator and Gold King.
Learn the actual names of cactus and how pronounce those names!
Nice video but you need to learn how to pronounce Saguaro correctly. 😂
Back up, learn about Cactus from the Arizona side, pronounced correctly and with the proper name ! Bumper beer, the right place for the silver bullet crap ! Short pants in the rough ? You guessed it, I am not a fan ! 🤦🏻♂️🤠
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Except the speed racer stuff that destroys trails they later close, it looked like a good trip. Find a race track if you want a challenge, sir. Actually, count the number of times you said “actually” in this video.. you will learn.. quit scaring the wildlife.
Pull your underwear out of your butt. You’re a little too up tight.
Those trails have been around since mining and settlers arrived in Arizona. Additionally, we pay an extra fee for an OHV tag that funds keeping those trails in decent condition. Going OFF trail isn't cool and I haven't seen that a whole lot in the years that I've been doing this. As for scaring wildlife, hahahaha. They aren't scared. They accept it as part of their lives. We see wild burros, horses, big game, bears, etc in AZ. Some take off cuz they don't wanna deal with humans. Some, like burros just keep doing what they were doing and ignore you. Before you pass judgement on those that ride WE are the ones that pay to keep those areas in decent shape.
Thank you.
Not liking the fast driving, you are messing up the roads. Slow down.
This is a no challenge for my 4runner with comfort, try one. Sorry but sxs are tinker toys, not impressed
So, the entire reason you put fingers to keyboard was to crap on someones definition of fun? Sorry, but I'm not impressed.
So what??? I'm not retired....I only have a weekend at a time. Must be nice having an endless amount of time to go on an outing!.
I would love leading you up some really rocky and steep roads I ride my "tinker toy". But I would get really tired waiting for you to catch up. I own two four wheel drives and have owned many and none of them can go the places a sxs can go with ease. If you don't like the video, don't watch it.
My SxS will go where your truck won't. Fact.
@@rugglesmcbutt3188 How about a video of it doing the Pan American highway. That would be cool.
You and your RZRs have RUINED OUR DESERT..... LEAVE.
Good Stuff