Overview:
Lake Havasu is a popular destination during the cooler months for van lifers and RV dwellers. You will find plenty of nomads boondocking on the BLM lands just outside the city limits. The city offers a wide variety of adventures you can take; especially if you like being on the water.
Adventure:
Lake Havasu is a great place to visit that offers endless water sports, restaurants, and other adventures.
The city has all the amenities you would expect in a city of 60k people; grocery stores, gyms, restaurants, gas, RV resorts, and much more. There is also a great aquatic and community center.
What I enjoy the best about Lake Havasu is its laid back vibes during the winter months.
Hiking
There is plenty of hiking trails around Lake Havasu for you to explore. A few of my favorites include:
- SARA Crack Trail (Moderate 3.5 Miles)
- Sunset Trail to London Bridge (Easy 4 Miles)
- Lizard Peak Trail (Moderate 2 miles)
Rotary Community Park & Playground
My favorite park in Lake Havasu if Rotary Community Park. The park offers van lifers a great place to spend the day on the river. The park has a 1-mile jogging path, beach, picnic tables, BBQ, boccie ball & volleyball courts, skate parkand much more. It’s also a popular location for local residents to take a stroll on the boardwalk.
Lake Havasu State Park
One of the biggest parks in Lake Havasu in the state park. The state park offers camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and much more.
- Website: Lake Havasu State Park
SARA Park
- Hiking and mountain bike trails,
- Baseball fields
- Dog park
- Rodeo grounds
- Fairgrounds
- BMX and motocross racing
- Roller hockey
- RC plane field
- Shooting and archery range
- Website: SARA Park
RV Resorts
There are a number of RV resorts that offer full hooks ups. The main ones are:
- Havasu RV Resort
- Campbell Cover RV Resort
- Crazy Horse Campground
- Lake Havasu State Park
Boondocking
There are a variety of boondocking locations right outside Lake Havasu city limits.
- North of the City: Craggy Wash
- South of the City: Havasu Road, Standard Wash
It’s a privilege to have Lake Havasu for our enjoyment, so please practice Leave No Trace principles.
References and Links:
- Website: Lake Havasu Government
- Website: Lake Havasu State Park
- Website: SARA Park
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