Jack Fletcher| Campground | Miles from Lake Havasu | Managed by | Sites | Fee per night | Booking | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu State Park | 3.6 | Arizona State Parks | - | - | Park website | - |
| Cattail Cove State Park | 11.9 | Arizona State Parks | - | - | Park website | - |
| Lake Havasu Shoreline Sites | 26.1 | Bureau of Land Management | - | - | First come | - |
Sources: Recreation.gov, National Park Service, state and county park pages. "-" means the operator does not publish it.
Your in Town Havasu Base
Choose Lake Havasu State Park camping if your trip centers on easy park access in Lake Havasu City. The park gives your group 54 campsites and 13 beachside cabins, with RV recreation close to the Colorado River.
Most campsites fit your RV, motorhome, or tent, and most sites add shade ramadas. Your site includes a picnic table and a fire ring, so meals and evening setup stay simple.
Registered campers get shower and restroom use, water, the dump station, and day use facilities with a reservation. If your plans include a boat, the park gives you three boat ramps.
South Havasu Shore Choices
Pick Cattail Cove if you want hookups south of town and a more rules defined stay. The park sits 15 miles south of Lake Havasu on Highway 95, and your site choices include 61 camping and RV sites with electric and water hookups.
Each developed site gives your group a fire ring, picnic table, and BBQ grill. Primitive boat accessible sites add picnic tables, stand up BBQ grills, and primitive restrooms for trips centered on the water.
The Lake Havasu Shoreline Sites work differently because Recreation.gov does not take reservations for them. The Bureau of Land Management manages this option 26 miles from Lake Havasu, so you should treat it as a first come plan.
Rules That Shape Your Stay
Use the state park occupancy rules to size your group before you reserve. Lake Havasu State Park caps each campsite at 10 individuals with a maximum of six adults. Your stay can run up to 14 nights.
Cattail Cove limits your campsite to two vehicles. If your second vehicle belongs to another person, that vehicle must pay the required fees.
Keep your pet plan tight at Cattail Cove because pets stay off developed beaches. The park requires your pet to stay attended and on a six-foot leash.
Heat Sets the Havasu Calendar
Plan your dates around low desert heat at 717 ft. May has an average high of 95°F, and June has an average high of 105°F. July reaches an average high of 109°F, so your midday plans need caution.
Winter gives you cooler camping weather. January has an average high of 65°F and an average low of 43°F. Late fall and winter ease daytime heat, but your nights still call for real bedding.
Average daily high and low, °F, NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Lake Havasu City station.
Arrival and Fee Timing
Time your arrival around each state park schedule. Lake Havasu State Park sets check-out time at 12 noon and check-in at 2 p.m. Cattail Cove sets checkout at noon and check-in at 2 p.m.
Budget separate entrance fees at Lake Havasu State Park. The park charges your group $20 per vehicle Monday to Thursday and $25 per vehicle Friday to Sunday and holidays. An individual or bicycle entry costs $5.00.
Cattail Cove charges your group $10.00 per vehicle with 1 person. The higher vehicle day use tier applies to groups of 2 to 4 people. Cattail Cove charges $20.00 for that tier, and individual or bicycle entry costs $5.00.
Three Things to Bring to Lake Havasu
A camping fanSeptember has an average high of 102°F, so your shelter needs airflow.
An insulated sleeping padNovember has an average low of 50°F, so your sleep setup needs insulation.
A tent heaterDecember has an average low of 42°F, so your cold night plan matters.Lake Havasu Camping Questions
Where can you camp near Lake Havasu?
You can camp at Lake Havasu State Park, Cattail Cove State Park, or the BLM managed Lake Havasu Shoreline Sites. Your best choice depends on whether you want in town access, hookups south of town, or a first come shoreline plan.
Does Lake Havasu State Park have cabins?
Yes, Lake Havasu State Park has 13 beachside cabins. You should choose a cabin if your group wants a roof while staying inside the park.
How does Lake Havasu tent camping work?
Lake Havasu State Park fits tents on most campsites, and Cattail Cove has developed camping sites. You should still plan around heat, shade, and arrival timing before you choose your site.
Do Lake Havasu campgrounds have hookups?
Cattail Cove State Park has 61 camping and RV sites with electric and water hookups. Lake Havasu State Park lists most sites for RVs, motorhomes, and tents, and your reservation includes water and dump station use.
Do you need reservations for Lake Havasu Shoreline Sites?
Recreation.gov does not take reservations for Lake Havasu Shoreline Sites. The Bureau of Land Management manages those sites, so you should prepare for a first come plan.
More Camping in Arizona
Sources
- Recreation.gov: Lake Havasu Shoreline Sites: sites, fees, vehicle length
- azstateparks.com: facility information: official page
- azstateparks.com: facility information: official page
- NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020: monthly temperatures
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service: elevation
- OpenStreetMap: roads and rivers