PHOENIX – Cattail Cove State Park is celebrating the opening of a new campground for visitors with an open house on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Cattail Cove State Park, located in Lake Havasu City, will waive entrance fees  between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. so visitors can tour the campground and enjoy the park facilities. The new campground, referred to as Upper Cattail, is currently soft-launched for campers, with an expected opening date of Monday, March 2, 2026. The campground features 78 new campsites with water, sewer and 50 amp hookups. There are five accessible restroom/shower buildings and a plaza with greenspace and a new white sand beach. The campground offers a stunning view of the Colorado River and the Chemehuevi Mountains. 

The development of the new campground included the installation of a water/wastewater treatment system and electric hook-ups, along with roadwork, landscaping, and facilities. "This project showcases the relentless commitment of the Arizona State Parks and Trails team to provide exceptional recreation opportunities for visitors across our beautiful state," said Dan Roddy, western regional manager at the agency. "Upper Cattail required significant work, but our team persisted until we got it done, and done right. We couldn't be prouder to open this facility where campers can create cherished lakeside memories for generations to come."

Starting March 2, reservations for campsites at Upper Cattail will be available at a rate of $50 per night. Campsites can be reserved online at AZStateParks.com/Cattail-Cove and by calling 877-697-2757 for up to a year in advance.

Cattail Cove State Park is located 15 miles south of Lake Havasu City on Highway 95.

About Arizona State Parks and Trails

Arizona State Parks and Trails serves the communities of Arizona through stewardship, partnerships, and conservation, and acts as an economic driver for the state. Its mission is to connect people with the outdoors and history of Arizona to build a lifetime of memories. The agency manages and protects more than 30 parks and natural areas and oversees the statewide trails program, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the Arizona Family Campout and statewide Off-Highway Vehicle programs. The agency administers more than five outdoor-related and historic preservation grant programs and manages statewide outdoor recreation planning. For more information, visit AZStateParks.com.

PRESS CONTACT: Michelle Thompson at (480) 589-8877 - Email: pio@azstateparks.gov