Lake Havasu: More Than Just A Picturesque Resort Town

Lake Havasu is home to the London Bridge and isavailable on a first-come, first-serve basis. You
known, internationally, as the 'Personal Watercraftcan camp there along the beautiful Colorado River
Capital of the World'. Lovers of the outdoors willfor up to 14 days. There is also the Empire
have a great time enjoying the beautifulLanding Campground which has 50 drive-in
landscapes and breathtaking 450 miles ofcampsites in addition to 28 tent sites. This facility
shorelines and sparkling waters of this spectacularhas outdoor showers, bathrooms and a swimming
lake in Arizona. Even though this town isbeach. Also, every campsite is equipped with its
recognized as a 'resort' area, it doesn't have theown picnic table. The Chemehuevi Indian
crowds and over abundance of tourists that mostReservation also offers camping, boating, fishing
resorts do, which makes it especially nice to visit.and other facilities with a permit.
The lake community offers a huge selection ofHow about taking your boat camping with you?
recreational activities including just about everyThere are 125 lakeside campsites available on the
kind of water-related activity you can think of.Arizona side of the lake. Most of the sites at the
You can bring your own jet ski or boat or rentboat-in campgrounds are equipped with a picnic
one of theirs. You can even take a cruise on atable and bar-b-q grill and are also on a first-come,
paddleboat around its waters. There is alsofirst-serve basis.
camping, swimming and great trails to hike.You can also check out the Lake Havasu State
The 45 mile long lake is surrounded by the ParkerPark which is located on London Bridge Road along
damn at the base of the Chemehuevi Mountainsthe beautiful shoreline of Lake Havasu. The park is
and provides free, public fishing access. Lakeopen 365 days a year and has 3 boat launch
Havasu's deep waters offer striped bass, crappie,ramps and 42 campsites. There is also a 1
bluegill, catfish and trout. Additionally, there is½ mile Mohave Desert walking trail and the
lineside bass which can be found in schools aroundArroyo-Camino Interpretive Garden on the
an area called the Parker Strip. A good tip for yougrounds.
fisherman is that some of the best fishing on theIn addition to campsites, there are also charming
lake is toward the south end in the Bill Williamsinns, hotels and two private resorts located on
Arm.Havasu Lake. With accommodations for every
If you like four-wheeling, ATV-riding, dune buggieslifestyle and taste, you are guaranteed a
or riding motorcycles, the Lake Havasu Bureau ofwonderful experience with memories that will last
Land Management (BLM) can accommodate anya lifetime.
of your off-road recreational desires. You canNew home of the London Bridge and water
really have a blast tooling around there as itssports paradise, Lake Havasu City Arizona offers
terrain includes hundreds of miles of roads andover 400 miles of lake coastline. Lake Havasu City
trails in additional to two wide open areas.real estate is booming as more people discover
There are two public campgrounds located on thethe year-round great weather, water recreation
Parker Strip area of Lake Havasu with sitesand area attractions.