Lake Havasu

For sunny skies, crystal-clear water and beautiful desert landscaping, visit Arizona’s Lake Havasu. More than just a spring break destination, Lake Havasu offers the perfect environment for water and desert enthusiasts alike, with activities like outdoor adventures, golfing, shopping and dining all at your fingertips. With 400 miles of shoreline and constant sunshine, it’s the perfect place for an Arizona vacation.

History & Nature

The Parker Dam was completed in 1938, holding back the Colorado River to form Lake Havasu. In 1964, Lake Havasu City – a 2,500-acre planned community – was founded on the lake’s shore, around the core of a turn-of-the-century mining town.

One of the most interesting – and surprising – attractions in Lake Havasu is the London Bridge, built in 1831 and sold by the City of London – where it had been sinking at a rate of around eight inches a year – in the 1960s. Since 1971, when its reassembly was completed, the arched bridge has spanned Lake Havasu, adding to the city’s tourist appeal.

Things to Do

Dubbed the “Personal Watercraft Capital of the World,” Lake Havasu is one of the Southwest’s premier locations for water sports, including wakeboarding, waterskiing, jet skiing, swimming and boating of all kind. Watercraft rentals, including Lake Havasu houseboat rentals, are available at various locations in Lake Havasu City.

Although known for its waterfront activities, Lake Havasu City also boasts an abundance of land excursions. You can hike or mountain bike on the numerous trails, go off-roading in a jeep or ATV and take a break at one of the numerous Arizona golf courses. Many visitors prefer to see the Lake Havasu sights from above by means of parasailing and hot air balloon rides. You can also book a boat, ferry, kayak, jeep or walking tour of the area from providers in Lake Havasu City.

Hotels, Lodging & Camping

Lake Havasu City provides a large quantity of hotels and lodges for its visitors, including waterfront hotels, full-service resorts and more. Or enjoy the view from one of Lake Havasu’s RV campgrounds or shoreline campsites.