Lake Havasu Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the lake?

From Northern California: Take I-5 South exit CA-46 towards Lost Hills/ Wasco. Take a left onto CA-46, then turn Right. Go straight up the ramp and merge onto CA-99 S. Take Exit CA 58 E/Stockdale Hwy towards Tehachapi/Mojave, then merge onto Bakersfield/Tehachapi Hwy. This highway will become CA-58 E. Exit left onto I-15 N, towards Las Vegas. From I-15 N, take the I-40 exit and merge onto I-40 E. Take the AZ-95 South Exit #9 Lake Havasu/ Parker. Take a right and continue south for about 20 miles until you reach Mesquite Ave, which you'll turn left on. Take a right immediately onto Lake Havasu Ave and go one block to McCulloch Blvd.(which will be the first light). Here, turn right and cross over the London Bridge. You'll drive about 1.5 miles and turn left at the Nautical Inn Sign.

From Phoenix: Nautical Sports Center is about 200 miles from Phoenix. Take I-10 West to Vicksburg Junction Exit #45 and go north to Route 72. Take Route 72 west to AZ-95 North, which will take you to Lake Havasu City. Turn right onto Swanson Ave and go left immediately onto Lake Havasu Ave. From there, go one block to McCulloch Blvd.(which will be the first light). Here, turn right and cross over the London Bridge. You'll drive about 1.5 miles and turn left at the Nautical Inn Sign.

From Las Vegas: Nautical Sports Center is about 150 miles from Las Vegas. Take route US 95 South to I-40 East to AZ-95 South Exit #9 Lake Havasu Parker. Take a right and proceed south for about 20 miles to Mesquite Ave., which you'll turn left onto. Take an immediate right onto Lake Havasu Ave and go one block to McCulloch Blvd.(which will be the first light). Here, turn right and cross over the London Bridge. You'll drive about 1.5 miles and turn left at the Nautical Inn Sign.

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What is there to do at Lake Havasu?

Lake Havasu is immense and you can houseboat it for days on end and still find something new to see. It's also an excellent lake for watersports, such as water skiing or zipping over the water on a personal watercraft. Lake Havasu is also home to Lake Havasu City, a gorgeous community famous not only for its many lake docks, but for the replica of the London Bridge and the shopping strip, the English Village. Lake Havasu State Park also borders the lake.

How difficult is driving a houseboat?

Driving a houseboat is different than driving a car, but is not that difficult. The marina staff will walk you through driving the boat when you pick it up. Most people get the hang of maneuvering the boat within a few minutes.

How do I check availability or reserve a houseboat?

Give us a call at 888-454-8825, and one of our reservation agents will be happy to check availability for you. It's helpful if you already have an idea of when you want to go and what boat you're most interested in when you call.

Alternatively, you can contact us online with your availability request, and one of our agents will be happy to get back to you with the information you need.

How early do I need to reserve?

Earlier is better. If you're planning a trip during a holiday weekend like Memorial Day, it's best to get a reservation six months or more in advance. Mid-week trips or off-season dates are often available as little as a few weeks beforehand.

What kind of fish are found in the lake?

Lake Havasu is home to bass and lots of them - particularly of the black and striped variety. You'll also find trout, catfish, bluegill, and crappie in abundance.

Is there camping along the lake shore?

You can set down almost anywhere along the shore. There are 125 camping sites on the Arizona side of the lake alone.