Large reservoir formed by Parker Dam on the Colorado River, on the border between California and Arizona
General Information
Shoulder seasons (Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov) offer fewer crowds and lower prices
Winter (Dec–Feb) is mild and peaceful, ideal for hiking and sightseeing
How to Get There
How to Get There: From Las Vegas (153mi) Get on I-515 S/US-93 S/US-95 S from N 6th St. Continue on US-95 S. Take I-40 E to AZ-95 S in Mohave County. Take exit 9 from I-40 E. Continue on AZ-95 S. Drive to Mescal Loop in Lake Havasu City.
From Phoenix (193mi) Get on I-10 W. Follow I-10 W to Vicksburg Rd in La Paz County. Take exit 45 from I-10 W. Take AZ-72 W and AZ-95 N to Mescal Loop in Lake Havasu City.
Overview
Lake Havasu is a large Colorado River reservoir on the Arizona–California border, formed by Parker Dam (1934–1938), and the setting for Lake Havasu City, one of Arizona’s busiest boating and vacation destinations. Boaters flock here from March to September, spring break crowds visit in spring, and retirees from colder regions arrive in winter. The lake’s name is a Mojave word for blue.
Lake Havasu City began as a World War II Army Air Corps rest camp, and businessman Robert P. McCulloch bought land here in 1958 and founded the city in 1963. To attract visitors, McCulloch bought the old London Bridge from the City of London when it was replaced in 1968, had its marked stones shipped to Arizona and reassembled over a channel to Thompson Bay. It is now the city’s best-known landmark.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Lake Havasu", and "Lake Havasu City, Arizona", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
