Facilities
Facilities available at Lake Havasu State Park.
Fire Restrictions
Campfires allowed in fire-rings. Smoking allowed in camp area. No smoking while hiking. Check Current Agency Fire Restrictions and learn How to Extinguish a Campfire. When campfires are not restricted, you must provide your own firewood: no gathering wood or cutting trees on park property.
Boat rentals are available at the park through the park's concessionaire, Windsor Beach Rentals
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Visitor Center / Contact Station
The Lake Havasu State Park Contact Station includes exhibits and a gift shop.
Hours: October – March: 8am-3pm
April – September: Weekdays: 7am-3pm
Weekends: 6am-5pm
Restrooms
This park has handicap accessible restrooms. Restrooms are located in Lots 1, 2 and 4. There are also 2 restroom buildings in the campground.
Gift Shop
The Gift Shop is located in the Contact Station. The gift shop carries books of local interest and postcards.
Group: Day Use Areas
Group Ramada: Picnic ramada located in the day use area, large central barbecue pit/grill, picnic tables, electric outlets, lights, water spigots. Restrooms, beach and grass area nearby. Reservation fee: $25 (non-refundable), vehicle day use fee is also required. For availability, please contact the park.
Group: Camping Sites
Group camping is available for scout/youth groups certain times of year. Please contact park for availability.
Camping Sites / RV Sites
Number of sites: 45
All sites are non-electric sites and can accommodate RVs and tents. Sites include a picnic table, shade ramada and a fire ring. Potable water is available throughout the campground. There is 14 day limit. All sites are at a first come, first served basis. There is a maximum of 2 vehicles and 6 adults per site. Camping fees are per vehicle. Average asphalted pad is 60-65 feet, some asphalted sites can accommodate longer rigs.
Dump Station
Dump Station is available to registered campers. Non campers may use the Dump Station for $10.00.
Showers
Showers are located in the campground for use by registered campers only. Open year round.
Picnic Areas/Shelters
The picnic area is at the day-use beach. There are picnic tables, shade ramadas, grills, potable water and restrooms available.
Hiking Trails
Mohave Sunset Trail: 1.5 miles long. Rating: easy. This trail winds its way through the lowland desert and along the shoreline. Pedestrian traffic only. No Bicycles. Pets on leashes allowed.
Download map of Mohave Sunset Trail (
980 KB PDF)
Arroyo-Camino Interpretive Garden: This interpretive area showcases the diverse life that exists within the park and this area of the desert. Birds, lizard, and desert cottontails are common sights.
Fishing
Fish commonly caught in the lake are: smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, striped bass, various catfish and sunfish species. The park offers a fish cleaning station.
A valid Arizona fishing license is required for anglers fourteen and older. Licensing information is available online at Arizona Game & Fish, or purchase a fishing license at a local dealer.
Swimming
The park has a large swim area at the day-use beach. No lifeguard on duty. Swimming is at your own risk.
Boat Ramp
There are 2 boat ramps, located in lot 2. There is also a Personal Watercraft (PWC) ramp, located in lot 1. Due to fluctuating water levels, check with a ranger about ramp conditions.
Non-Motorized Watercraft
Non-motorized watercraft may launch at any boat ramp.
Wildlife Viewing
Commonly seen birds: Gambrel’s quail, roadrunner, great blue heron, redtail hawk, American kestrel, killdeer, great horned owl, hummingbirds, turkey vultures. Commonly seen mammals: coyote, bobcat, desert cottontail, kangaroo rats, ground squirrels.
Best places to view: Interpretive Garden & the Mohave-Sunset Trail.
Western Region
- Alamo Lake
- Buckskin Mountain
- Cattail Cove
- Lake Havasu
- River Island
- Yuma Quartermaster Depot
- Yuma Territorial Prison
Northern Region
- Dead Horse Ranch
- Fort Verde
- Homolovi Ruins
- Jerome
- Red Rock
- Riordan Mansion
- Slide Rock
- Verde River Greenway
Eastern Region
- Boyce Thompson Arboretum
- Catalina
- Fool Hollow Lake
- Lost Dutchman
- Lyman Lake
- McFarland
- Oracle
- Tonto Natural Bridge
Southern Region




