Photo thanks to Arizona State Parks & Trails
Cattail Cove State Park
A lakeside state park 15 miles south of town with 139 sites, including 78 brand-new full-hookup sites, a boat ramp, two white-sand beaches, a dog beach and desert trails.
Lake Havasu City, Arizona · 15 miles south of town on AZ-95
Season
Year-round
Weekend minimums April–September
Elevation
About 470 ft
Lake level; very hot summers
Hookups
Full hookups (upper loop)
Lower loop: water + electric
Big rigs
About 35–37 ft reported
Check site length when booking
Updated October 5, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Full hookups, beaches & a boat ramp
The Cattail Cove experience
A quieter state park on the south end of Lake Havasu, with 78 brand-new full-hookup sites, 61 water-and-electric sites, a boat ramp, two white-sand beaches and a dog beach.
78 full-hookup sitesWater, sewer, 50 amp
61 lower-loop sitesWater + electric
Boat rampMotorized & paddle craft
Two white-sand beachesOne new in 2026
Dog park & dog beachPets on a 6-ft leash
Showers & restrooms7 buildings, accessible
Six trailsPlus ranger-led hikes
Visitor center & storeGift shop
Dump stationFor park guests
Boat-in campsitesFirst come, first served
Group camping areaSites 130–139
Picnic table & fire ringAt every site
Open year-roundPark open 24 hours
Life at camp
What visitors say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Most reviews predate the new upper loop. Campers praise the spotless grounds, the beaches, the hot showers and the friendly rangers, while close-together sites, barking dogs, gravel pads and summer heat above 110° pull some scores down.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5, mostly from before the upper loop opened
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report37 ft
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4G/5GT-Mobile 4G/5G
Last reported nightly rate$50 Dec 2025
As reported by Campendium and RV LIFE users. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the park before you go.
15 miles south of town
Getting there
The park is on the west side of AZ-95 about 15 miles south of Lake Havasu City and 24 miles north of Parker.
From Lake Havasu City or I-40: AZ-95 south about 15 miles past townFrom Parker or Phoenix: AZ-95 north about 24 miles from Parker
AZ-95 · 15 MILES SOUTH OF TOWN
Set your GPS
AZ-95 at mile marker 167/168, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
From I-40, Exit 9About 40 min
To the London BridgeAbout 23 min
To Las VegasAbout 2 hr 55 min
From PhoenixAbout 3 hr
Watch for mile marker 167/168. The park entrance is on the west side of AZ-95, about 15 miles south of Lake Havasu City.
Lake level, about 470 ft. January highs average about 65°; July highs average about 109°.
Approximate driving times from the park, from routing estimates. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Down the road
Around Cattail Cove
You’re between two towns: the London Bridge is about 23 minutes north, and Parker Dam, the wildlife refuge and Buckskin Mountain are a short drive south.
Photo thanks to S. Winkvist (CC0)
London Bridge & the Island
The 1831 bridge bought from the City of London and rebuilt here in 1971 now spans the Bridgewater Channel, linking downtown shops and restaurants to the Island’s beaches.
Photo thanks to Marine 69-71 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Parker Dam
The dam that holds back Lake Havasu, finished in 1938, is known as the deepest dam in the world: most of its 320-ft height sits below the riverbed.
Photo thanks to Joe Decruyenaere (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Bill Williams River NWR
Where the Bill Williams River meets Lake Havasu, a federal refuge protects marsh and cottonwood-willow forest, with birding and quiet paddling.
Photo thanks to tiz_of_thee (CC0)
Buckskin Mountain State Park
A state park on the Parker Strip with riverfront campsites, a swimming area and desert hiking trails above the Colorado River.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
Compare these nearby Lake Havasu parks before you book; each one has its own RV-Roundup guide.
Photo thanks to Havasu Springs Resort
Havasu Springs Resort
A full-service resort at the south end of the lake near Parker Dam, with lake-view pull-thrus, a marina, a restaurant and golf.
Photo thanks to Red Rock Waterside
Red Rock Waterside
The Island’s classic waterfront campground, formerly Crazy Horse, now under new management, with waterside sites, a launch and slips.
Photo thanks to Arizona State Parks & Trails
Lake Havasu State Park
The state park campground at Windsor Beach, with water and 50 amp at every site, three boat ramps, beaches and cabins.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Cattail Cove fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: the best state-park camping on Lake Havasu if you want full hookups: 78 new sites with sewer and 50 amp, beaches, a boat ramp and spotless grounds, away from the town crowds. Expect a 14-night limit, weekend minimums in the warm months and a 23-minute drive to the London Bridge.
Camping feesPosted fees · checked Oct 5, 2026
Upper loop, full hookup$50 /night
Lower loop, water + electric$50 /night, reported
Second vehicle$15 /night
Reservation fee$3.60 /site
Arizona State Parks posts $50 a night for the upper loop; RVers reported paying $50 in the lower loop in December 2025, so confirm the rate when you book. Campers who arrive before noon also pay the day-use fee.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s camping page or call (928) 855-1223.
Typical January afternoon
Lake Havasu City65°
Chicago32°
33° warmer than Chicago in January.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and what’s new.
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Site types
Upper loop, lower loop, group and boat-in sites.
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Rates & policies
Stay limits, minimums, pets, quiet hours and booking.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Cattail Cove is a 2,000-acre state park on the south end of Lake Havasu. In March 2026 it opened Upper Cattail, 78 full-hookup sites on the old Sand Point Marina site, the first full-hookup campground in the Arizona State Parks system, bringing the park to 139 sites.
Best for
- RVers who want full hookups in a state park, with sewer and 50 amp at every upper-loop site.
- Boaters and paddlers: the ramp, two beaches and kayak-friendly coves are in the park.
- Dog owners, with a dog park and a dog beach.
- Anyone who wants a quieter base between Lake Havasu City and Parker.
Consider this
- Stays are capped at 14 nights, with 2- and 3-night minimums on warm-season and holiday weekends.
- Reviewers describe close-together sites, gravel pads and barking dogs in the lower loop.
- Listings give a 35 ft maximum, and the longest rig reported is 37 ft; upper-loop lengths aren’t published.
- Town is 23 minutes away, and summer highs run above 110°.
Why snowbirds come
Typical January afternoon
65°
Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City station
32°
Chicago
O’Hare Airport
33 degrees warmer than Chicago. Normal January highs, 1991–2020.
Every site has a picnic table and fire ring, and every RV site has water and electric. The new upper loop adds sewer and 50 amp at all 78 sites. Book up to a year ahead online or by phone.
Upper loop $50/night
Upper Cattail’s 78 sites have water, sewer and 50 amp, plus a plaza and its own beach.
Lower loop $50/night, reported
The original 61-site campground, close to the beach and the boat ramp.
Group area $50/site
Ten sites with their own bathhouse and group fire pit, booked through the park office.
Boat-in sites Pay on site
Primitive shoreline sites you reach by boat; pay at the iron ranger and pack out trash.
Max stay14 nightsPer visit
Weekends2-night minApril 1–Sept. 30
Holidays3-night minBig holiday weekends
Check-in / out2 p.m. / noonCampsites
Occupancy10 peopleMax 6 adults, 2 vehicles
Second vehicle$15A night
Quiet hours10 p.m.–6 a.m.No music until 8 a.m.
Pets6-ft leashNot on developed beaches
Day use$10–$20Per vehicle
BookingOnlineOr 877-MY-PARKS
Checked against azstateparks.com on October 5, 2026. Arizona State Parks posts $50 a night for the new upper loop; confirm lower-loop and boat-in fees when you book online, at 877-MY-PARKS, or with the park at (928) 855-1223.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Which loop is right for me? The upper loop has sewer and 50 amp; most lower-loop sites have 30 amp and no sewer.
- Will my rig fit? Check each site’s length in the reservation system before you book.
- What does the lower loop cost? Confirm the nightly rate and the $3.60 reservation fee when you book.
- When can I arrive? Check-in is 2 p.m.; arriving before noon means paying the day-use fee.
- What’s the cancellation policy? Read Arizona State Parks’ reservation terms before you pay.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready to camp at Cattail Cove?
Plug into a full-hookup site, launch at the park ramp, and spend the evening on the white-sand beach. Reserve online or call 877-MY-PARKS.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Park photos come from Arizona State Parks & Trails, with our thanks. Video: Mohave Mortgage on YouTube. Parker Dam photo: Marine 69-71 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Refuge photo: Joe Decruyenaere (CC BY-SA 2.0). Buckskin Mountain photo: tiz_of_thee (CC0). London Bridge photo via Wikimedia Commons: S. Winkvist (CC0); the image was resized. Map data: OpenStreetMap contributors. Other-park photos: Havasu Springs Resort, Red Rock Waterside and Arizona State Parks & Trails. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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