JT's on the Keys is a Colorado River motel with a private dock slip at every room — located at 8982 Riverside Drive in Parker, AZ on the Parker Strip. While other properties along this stretch share a marina, make you haul gear through a lobby, or leave dock access as a premium add-on, JT's gives every single guest their own slip. Pull your boat up, tie off, and walk straight through your door. That's the whole deal.
What "Private Dock at Every Room" Actually Means
It means your boat lives 15 feet from your bed. Not in a shared marina down the road. Not in a public launch area a half-mile away. Your slip is assigned to your room for the duration of your stay. You decide when you go out, when you come back, and how long you stay on the water. Nobody else is waiting on your slip.
Visit the Our Docks page to see the layout. The docks run directly off the back of the motel along the Colorado River. Deep water. Protected access. Ready when you are.
How This Compares to Other Options on the Parker Strip
Branson's Resort has a large marina, but it's shared. You're jockeying for space with other guests and day visitors. BlueWater Resort & Casino is a full casino property — the river is secondary to the gaming floor, and boat access is not central to the experience. Airbnb rentals on the strip can be great, but dock access varies wildly by listing. Some have no dock at all. Others share one between multiple units.
JT's on the Keys is the only motel on this stretch of the Colorado River where every room comes with its own private dock slip — no upgrades, no exceptions. That's not marketing language. That's the physical layout of the property.
Room Types With Dock Access
Every room category at JT's includes private dock access. Whether you book a 1 Queen for a solo trip or fishing weekend, a 2 Queen or 2 Twin room for a family or small group, a 1 King for a couples getaway, or the Suite for extra space — the dock is yours. Rooms start at $100 per night.
See the full room lineup for current availability and photos. The accommodations overview gives you the full picture of what's included with each booking.
Complimentary Kayaks — No Rental Fee, No Reservation
JT's includes complimentary kayaks with every stay. Launch from your dock, paddle upstream, explore the coves, or cruise down to the next stretch. The Bureau of Land Management manages the Parker Strip Recreation Area along this section of the Colorado River, and the water access here — with calm stretches ideal for paddling — is some of the most accessible on the lower river. You don't need to reserve a kayak tour or rent gear from a third party. The kayaks are there when you check in.
Heading out on the water for the first time? Read the Boating the Parker Strip guide before you go. It covers launch points, water conditions, and what to expect on the Colorado River from Parker Dam south.
Book Your Stay at JT's on the Keys — your private dock is waiting.
Why Dock Access Matters for Fishers and Serious Boaters
Fishing the Colorado River around Parker means early mornings. Striped bass, largemouth, and channel catfish don't wait for checkout lines. When your boat is tied to your room's dock, you're on the water before sunrise without any logistics. No trailer hookup. No launch ramp line. No fumbling with marina access codes at 5 AM.
The same logic applies if you're pulling a ski boat or running PWCs. A shared marina means you're working around other people's schedules. Private dock access at your door means you go when you go. Our post on what type of boat to rent in Parker AZ can help you figure out the right watercraft if you're not trailering your own. Check the Activities page for a full picture of what's on the water around Parker.
Groups, Families, and Multi-Room Bookings
Book multiple rooms and you get multiple docks. Groups traveling together can tie off an entire fleet side by side. The Colorado River is wide open along this section — the BLM-managed Parker Strip offers over 11 miles of river corridor with camping, boating, and water access on both the Arizona and California shores. Having dock access at every room makes JT's a natural base for group river trips where multiple boats are in the mix.
The Boat Dock Accommodations post goes deeper on what multi-night stays with dock access look like in practice — worth reading before you plan a group trip.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dock Access at JT's
Does every room really have its own dock slip?
Yes. Every room category — Queen, King, Suite, and Twin — comes with a private dock slip directly behind the room. There is no shared marina on the property.
Can I bring my own boat?
Yes. The docks accommodate trailered boats. You back your boat in at the ramp, pull it to your slip, and you're set for the duration of your stay.
What size boats fit at the docks?
The docks handle the typical recreational watercraft you'd run on the Parker Strip — ski boats, pontoons, and personal watercraft. Call (928) 667-4336 if you have a larger vessel and want to confirm clearance before booking.
Are the kayaks really free?
Yes. Complimentary kayaks are included with every room booking. No rental fee, no reservation required. Launch from your dock.
How far is the property from Parker Dam?
JT's on the Keys sits along the Parker Strip between Parker Dam and the Colorado River Indian Reservation boundary — prime river territory for boating, fishing, and paddling.
Book the Dock — Not Just a Room
The Colorado River is the reason people come to Parker. JT's on the Keys makes it the reason they come back. When your dock is steps from your door, the whole trip changes — you spend more time on the water and less time dealing with logistics. The Arizona Game and Fish Department notes that all vessels on Arizona waterways must carry a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket for every person on board, so come prepared. Beyond that, the river is yours.
Check current specials for seasonal rates and multi-night deals before you book.
Ready to Book Your River Stay?
You've read about the dock. Now book it. JT's on the Keys has private dock slips for every room on the Colorado River in Parker, AZ — starting at $100 a night.
Contact JT's on the Keys or call us at (928) 667-4336.
Sources
- Bureau of Land Management — Parker Strip Recreation Area: The BLM manages the Parker Strip along the Colorado River, offering boating, camping, fishing, and water access along an 11-mile river corridor between Parker Dam and the Colorado River Indian Reservation boundary.
- Arizona Game and Fish Department — Boating Safety: All vessels on Arizona waterways must carry at least one U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket of the proper size for each person on board. Children 12 and under must wear theirs at all times while underway.
- Bureau of Land Management — Rock House Visitor Center and Recreation Area: The Rock House Visitor Center, located along the Colorado River within the Parker Strip Recreation Area, provides a free public boat launch open year-round.