Lake Havasu Travel Blog

Planning guides for the London Bridge, the boating season, the crowded dates to plan around, and the full roundup of things to do.

Last updated: 2026-07-20

Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Lake Havasu City

A base-by-base breakdown of Lake Havasu City lodging: the Channel, uptown, lakefront resorts, and budget options, plus how to pick between a hotel and a rental.

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Getting Around

Getting Around Lake Havasu City: A Transportation Planning Guide

A practical planning guide to airports, driving, parking, and boat access for Lake Havasu City, plus rideshare realities and nearby day-trip distances.

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Golf

Golf in Lake Havasu City: What Snowbirds and Visitors Need to Know

A snowbird-focused guide to golfing in Lake Havasu City, covering course types, peak-season booking, desert heat tips, and how to pair golf with the lake.

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Weather

Lake Havasu Weather and What to Pack, Season by Season

A season-by-season look at Lake Havasu's weather, monsoon timing, water temperatures, and a packing checklist for every time of year.

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On the Water

Lake Havasu Lighthouses: The Replica Collection Guide

The shoreline replica-lighthouse trail explained -- what the scaled-down navigational replicas are, and how to see them by boat, kayak, or on foot.

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Day Trips

The Desert Bar Near Lake Havasu: Visiting Nellie E. Saloon

Planning a day trip to the off-grid, solar-powered saloon near Parker -- the dirt-road approach, the seasonal weekends-only schedule, and cash reality.

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Road Trips

Lake Havasu to Grand Canyon Road Trip Guide

The drive to the South Rim -- the Route 66 corridor through Kingman and Williams, realistic drive time, fuel and dead-zone planning, and seasonal notes.

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Food & Drink

Lake Havasu Restaurants Guide: Where to Eat

Where to eat in Lake Havasu City -- waterfront tables by the London Bridge, casual lake-day eats, and how the season shapes your options.

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Parks

Lake Havasu State Park Guide: Windsor Beach and Trails

Windsor Beach swimming and camping, the Mohave Sunset Trail, boat launches, and what to expect across the seasons.

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Watersports

Lake Havasu Watersports Guide: Jet Ski, Kayak, SUP

Jet ski and boat rentals, kayaking and paddleboarding, calm coves to explore, and safety on a busy desert lake.

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Day Trips

Parker Dam Day Trip from Lake Havasu City

The drive south along the Colorado River to Parker Dam and the Bill Williams River wildlife refuge.

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History

The London Bridge at Lake Havasu, Arizona: The Full Story

How Lake Havasu City got a real 1831 London Bridge in 1968 -- the purchase, the move, and why it's still the town's centerpiece today.

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Outdoor Recreation

Lake Havasu Boating Guide: Channel, Coves & Safety

Everything to know before boating Lake Havasu -- the Bridgewater Channel, the anchor-out coves, rentals, launch ramps, and basic water-safety rules.

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Seasonal Guide

Best Time to Visit Lake Havasu City, Arizona

A month-by-month guide to visiting Lake Havasu -- why summer is the peak season here, when spring break gets crowded, and the mild winter alternative.

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Things to Do

Things to Do in Lake Havasu City, Arizona

The full roundup of Lake Havasu attractions -- the London Bridge, boating, the lighthouse trail, state beaches, and day trips to Oatman and Kingman.

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Camping & Lodging

Lake Havasu Camping Guide: State Parks & RV Options

Camping at Lake Havasu State Park and Cattail Cove -- shoreline and boat-in sites, RV options, best season, and why booking ahead matters most in summer.

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Travel Planning

Lake Havasu Spring Break: What to Know Before You Go

What Lake Havasu's spring break reputation involves -- Channel crowds, family-friendly timing alternatives, water safety, and why lodging books up early.

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Day Trips

Day Trips from Lake Havasu City: Oatman, Kingman & More

Day trips from Lake Havasu City -- Oatman's ghost town, Kingman, Parker Dam, the wildlife refuge, and the London Bridge area, with rough drive times noted.

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Outdoor Recreation

Fishing Lake Havasu: A Visitor's Guide to the Lake

A visitor's guide to fishing Lake Havasu -- its bass reputation, striped bass and largemouth, launch ramps, licenses, and best seasons to go.

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Family Travel

Visiting Lake Havasu City with Kids: A Family Travel Guide

A family guide to Lake Havasu City -- the London Bridge, calm swim beaches, boat time with kids, easy hikes, and the best season to visit with a family.

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Hiking

Hiking Around Lake Havasu City: A Complete Trail Guide

A hiking guide to Lake Havasu -- the SARA Crack slot canyon, shoreline walking routes, desert wash trails, heat safety tips, and the best hiking season.

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Itinerary

A 3-Day Lake Havasu Itinerary: Bridge, Boat and Trails

A practical 3-day Lake Havasu itinerary -- day one at the London Bridge, day two on the water, day three hiking or a Route 66 day trip, plus lodging tips.

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Winter Travel

Lake Havasu in Winter: A Snowbird's Guide to the Season

A snowbird's guide to Lake Havasu in winter -- mild weather, the RV and long-stay scene, what stays open, and quieter-season things to do on the lake.

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Day Trips

Oatman Day Trip from Lake Havasu City

The Route 66 drive through the Black Mountains, wild burros on Main Street, gunfight shows, and half-day vs. full-day planning.

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Day Trips

Kingman Route 66 Day Trip from Lake Havasu City

The Heart of Route 66 -- museums, historic downtown, and how to pair Kingman with a visit to Oatman.

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Boating

Lake Havasu Boat Rental Guide: Types, Launches & Rules

Pontoon, deck, wakeboard and PWC options, where rentals launch, licensing basics, and channel safety for first-timers.

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