Lake Havasu
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation • Dam completed 1938 • 20,400 surface acres
Lake Havasu Boat Ramps, Campgrounds & Marinas
Each site below links to the official listing it came from. Ramp closures depend on each ramp's design and the lake level, and most operators don't publish them in real time, so confirm with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation before you launch.
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Campgrounds listed by Recreation.gov and official park sources⛺ Lake Havasu Shoreline Sites
Check with operatorThe Lake Havasu Field Offices manages 73 boat access campsites over 20 miles along the Arizona shore of Lake Havasu. These campsites offer a picnic table, barbecue grill, and trash receptacle and a majority of the sites ...
Parks & Day-Use Areas
Listed by Recreation.gov. Facilities vary; check each park's page for boat launch access.🌳 Quail Hollow Day Use Area
Quail Hollow Day Use Area is situated along the California-side of the lower Colorado River within the Parker Strip Recreation Area . This site provides river access, shaded picnic tables, and a vault toilet. Visitors en...
🌳 Take Off Point
Take Off Point provides free public fishing and boating access to Lake Havasu. Take Off Point includes parking, restaurants and universally accessible fishing docks. A valid Arizona fishing license is required for Arizon...
Fishing Lake Havasu
Lake Havasu Fishing Report
Waning Crescent (20% illuminated); strongest solunar period: Moon Overhead 7:53 AM–9:53 AM MST; lake at 449.05 ft, 0.9 ft below top of operating range, up 0.20 ft in 24 hours.
Fishing & Boating Rules
Official SourcesLimits, licenses, and boating requirements change often, and border lakes can have their own rules. Check the current official rules before fishing or boating on Lake Havasu:
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Latest Satellite Image of Lake Havasu
A true-colour image from the most recent low-cloud Sentinel-2 pass over the lake. It shows the lake as it looked on the capture date, not today.
Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026, processed via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.
Commercial Marinas & Featured Partners on Lake Havasu
Marinas from official listings, plus open spots for local guides and rental operators.
Featured Fishing Guides on Lake Havasu
Are you a licensed fishing guide or charter captain on Lake Havasu? Feature your guide service on the Lake Havasu page next to its fishing section.
Marinas & Boat Rentals on Lake Havasu
Connect directly with lake homeowners and visiting boaters searching for pontoon rentals, boat slips, dry storage, and marine service.
Living Near Lake Havasu
Shoreline and docks. Shoreline use on Lake Havasu is managed by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Whether private docks are allowed, and where, depends on that operator's shoreline rules. Before making an offer on waterfront property, confirm with the operator whether a dock permit exists and whether it transfers to a new owner.
Flood pool and easements. Property near the water may carry flowage easements that limit building below a set elevation. Check the deed, a survey and the operator's rules before buying.
Nearby towns. Lake Havasu City, AZ, Needles, CA. Property taxes, utilities, HOA covenants and short-term rental rules vary between towns and counties.
Living on Lake Havasu
Considering a lake cabin, waterfront home, or retirement property on Lake Havasu? Water levels, dock permits, and flood pool limits all affect waterfront property, so review them before you buy.
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