Lake Havasu City has some of the most spectacular scenery in the Southwest. Actually, the lake was a previous Colorado River reservoir and was formed when the Parker Dam was built between 1934 and 1938. The town was named for the 45 mile long Lake Havasu on the Colorado River by the Chemehuevi Indians and translates into “Land of the Blue Green Water”. It remains today, a water lovers paradise.
This pretty little, mountain-scaped town of twenty-six square miles, has a population of around 45,000. It runs along the Colorado River is also home to the Mohave and Sonoran Deserts. Lake Havasu has an unbelievable 300 or more days of sunshine annually making it a perfect location for both water and desert lovers alike. The city is ideal for golf, tennis and desert tours with more than 400 miles of fantastic coastline to invigorate you. It offers an abundance of water sports which include fishing, skiing, kayaking, chair planing and house boating. You can also explore the lake from its beautiful beaches, parks, campsites and scenic hiking trails.
Lake Havasu City is famous for its London Bridge which was actually brought over from Europe by the towns founder...