In the far west of Arizona, on the border with California, is Lake Havasu, a popular resort with water sports enthusiasts. Lake Havasu City (alt. 600ft/183m; pop. 24,363) was founded only in 1964.
Lake Havasu City's main attraction is the 1831 London Bridge which was bought in 1968 and re-erected here.
Purchased for $2.6 million by city founder Robert McCulloch, the granite arch bridge now connects Lake Havasu City's mainland and island. Its original length of 1005ft/306m has been reduced to 952ft/290m.
Night view of London Bridge in Lake Havasu City.
London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, lit up at night.
Address: Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau, 314 London Bridge Road, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-4645, United States
Phone: 1 (928) 453-3444, Fax: 1 (928) 453-3344
The 15,400-acre Aubrey Peak Wilderness area is located east of Lake Havasu City, and contains colorful landforms typical of the transition zone between the Mohave and Sonoran deserts. Water and wind have carved the soft volcanic rock in Aubrey Peak Wilderness into natural windows, spires, caves, and terraces. Hiking, backpacking and photography have become very popular in Aubrey Peak.
Address: Bureau Of Land Management Kingman Field Office, 2475 Beverly Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86401-3629, United States
Phone: 1 (928) 692-4400, Fax: 1 (928) 692-4414
Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge between Lake Havasu City and Parker has bighorn sheep and over 200 species of birds, spread out over 6,195 acres. The Bill Williams River Refuge has one of the last stands of natural cottonwood-willow forest.
Lake Havasu permits fishing for striped and largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill.
Mountains and rugged landscape at Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge.
A rock butte in Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge.
Address: Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge, 60911 Highway 95, Parker, AZ 85344-9528, United States
Phone: 1 (928) 667-4144, Fax: 1 (928) 667-3402
Hours:
8am-4pm
Tips: Camping, fires, firearms, trapping, and off-road vehicle operation is prohibited.
Cattail Cove State Park has picnicking and camping facilities, 15 miles south of Lake Havasu City. Cattail Cove State Park is a tranquil park that offers a variety of water sports as well as swimming and fishing opportunities.
Address: Cattail Cove State Park, Box 1990, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405-1990, United States
Phone: 1 (928) 855-1223, Fax: 1 (928) 855-1730
The Havasu National Wildlife Refuge near Lake Havasu City was established in 1941 to conserve the heritage of the local wildlife such as bighorn sheep, reptiles, and endangered bird species.
Address: Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, 317 Mesquite Avenue, Needles, AZ 92363-2045, United States
Phone: 1 (760) 326-3853, Fax: 1 (760) 326-5745
Lake Havasu State Park covers most of the Arizona side of the lake, with 45 miles of shoreline. Lake Havasu State Park has beaches, numerous nature trails, and camping.
A view of Lake Havasu from just south of Lake Havasu City.
Palm trees on the beach of Lake Havasu.
Address: Lake Havasu State Park, 1801 Highway 95, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406, United States
Phone: 1 (928) 855-2784, Fax: 1 (928) 453-9358
Topock Gorge in the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is popular with wildlife enthusiasts and canoeists. It is accessible only by water and runs from Interstate 40 to the north end of Lake Havasu.
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London Bridge, Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu State Park, Lake Havasu City
Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Havasu City
London Bridge, Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu State Park, Lake Havasu City
Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City
