Lake Havasu was established in 1963 and incorporated in 1978, but it first began as a rest camp for the Army Air Corps known as "Site Six" during World War II. A tourism boost came to Lake Havasu in the form of the London Bridge, which was purchased from the city of London when it was replaced in the late 1960s. Today, more than 57,000 people live in this Arizona city that’s located on Lake Havasu and the Colorado River.
The main attraction in the Lake Havasu area is, of course, Lake Havasu itself. This large reservoir is a popular destination for anglers, boaters, swimmers, and anyone in search of some fun in the sun. Golfers looking for lovely lake views and quality links can find both at the Lake Havasu Golf Club and the Bridgewater Links Golf Course.
History buffs will enjoy learning more about the history of the Lake Havasu area at the Lake Havasu Museum of History. If you're a fan of stock car racing, you can catch a race at the Havasu 95 Speedway if you're in town between September and May. Those in search of great breweries to explore can find them at the College Street Brewhouse & Pub, the Mudshark Brewery and Public House, and the Barley Brothers Restaurant & Brewery. Some high-quality restaurants in Lake Havasu are Juicy’s The Place with the Great Food, Cha Bones, Angelina’s Italian Kitchen, and Shugrue’s Restaurant and Bakery.
Electric Daisy Carnival - The Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosts this art and music festival in late May. Live music, interactive art installations, carnival rides, and more are featured here.
Life is Beautiful Music & Arts Festival - Downtown Las Vegas puts on this music and art festival in the middle of September. Fine dining, live music, stand-up comedy, and art exhibits all combine to produce this fun Sin City event.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway South Point 400 - Another fabulous event to attend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is this NASCAR Cup Series playoff race. This mid-October event features multiple NASCAR races that take place over a single weekend.
Phoenix isn’t too far from Lake Havasu, so you may want to take advantage of the many high-quality RV storage options in Phoenix. One of these is Phoenix Bargain Storage, which is just north of the downtown Phoenix area. Several outdoor and indoor RV storage options are available at this facility right off Interstate 17. Another great option is RV Superstorage, which is now also known as Carefree Covered RV Storage. This facility provides repairing, washing, detailing, and refilling services for its customers. Arrowhead Storage is located in Peoria on the New River. You can find trustworthy outdoor, covered, and enclosed RV storage at this facility.
Two and a half hours southwest of Lake Havasu is Joshua Tree National Park. At this California national park, you’ll get to see plenty of Joshua trees, mountain views, rock formations, and desert wildlife.
Grand Canyon National Park is about three hours and 45 minutes northeast of Lake Havasu. This iconic national park in the northern part of Arizona has ample opportunities for hiking, biking, rafting, backpacking, and gazing in wonder.
Zion National Park is less than two hours northwest of the Grand Canyon, so you should take the chance to visit another stunning canyon on your trip. The Narrows, Angels Landing, Coal Pits Wash, and more await you in this Utah national park featuring part of Zion Canyon.
One of the best places in Lake Havasu to experience what this area has to offer is Lake Havasu State Park. The lake itself is ideal for boating and swimming, while the park’s trails take visitors through the surrounding desert area.
South of Lake Havasu is lovely Cattail Cove State Park. There are plenty of great places on Lake Havasu and the Colorado River to go fishing, swimming, boating, and paddling.
Just 20 minutes from Cattail Cove is Buckskin Mountain State Park. This state park on the Colorado River contains plenty of fantastic places for hiking, camping, boating, and swimming.
When you visit Lake Havasu, you’ll get to see a world-famous landmark: London Bridge. In the 1970s, Lake Havasu purchased this bridge from London and used it to connect Pittsburgh Point to the rest of Lake Havasu.
Wyatt Earp’s cottage is an hour and 10 minutes southwest of Lake Havasu in Vidal, CA. This legendary lawman and gunslinger lived in this cottage with his wife in the 1920s during his time as a miner.
Downtown Oatman is full of Old West landmarks that will take you back in time to a bygone era. This town an hour and 10 minutes north of Lake Havasu contains attractions like the Oatman Hotel, the Little White Church, and the Oatman Jail and Museum.
One of the multiple nice RV campgrounds in Lake Havasu is Islander RV Resort. This campground on Pittsburgh Point and the Colorado River is home to swimming beaches, a heated pool, a spa, and a boat launch. If you want to camp near Lake Havasu State Park, then Campbell Cove RV Resort may be the right choice for you. Gorgeous lake views and scenic sunsets are plentiful here, but so are modern amenities like Wi-Fi and free cable TV. Across London Bridge on Havasu Cove is Crazy Horse Campgrounds. Full hookups, showers, cell reception, laundry facilities, and more are available here.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Lake Havasu, AZ, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Lake Havasu?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Lake Havasu from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Lake Havasu?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
