Cattail Cove State Park
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Address
P.O. Box 1990
Lake Havasu City,
Arizona 86405
(928) 855-1223 phone
(928) 855-1730 fax
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Directions
The park is located on State Route 95, 15 miles south of Lake Havasu,
Arizona.
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Park Hours
The park is open 365 per year. Day-use hours are Sunrise to 10:00
p.m. Checkout time for campers is 2:00 p.m.
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Park Facilities
- Campsites with electric and water
- Beach area, launch ramp, picnic tables, grills, hiking trails and dump
station
- Restrooms with showers
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Elevation
450 feet
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Fees
Arizona State Parks Fee Schedule
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The Park
The beach, boat ramp, and 61 campsites at Cattail Cove State Park offer a broad
spectrum of activities for all to enjoy. Whether you're interested in swimming,
fishing or just lounging and relaxing, Cattail Cove State Park offers you and
your family a chance to get away and enjoy tranquility along Lake Havasu. The
2,000-acre park has been operated by the Arizona State Parks Board since 1970.
Lake Havasu was formed when the Colorado River was dammed near Parker. The
45-mile long lake creates a haven for all kinds of water sports. Fish for
largemouth and striped bass, bluegill and crappie. Boat on the blue waters, sail
into quiet coves, or water ski or jet ski out on the open lake.
If camprounds are not your style and you have your own boat, you can motor
out to one of the 28 campsites along the water's edge. You can also rent boats
and campsites with trailers at Sandpoint Marina and RV Park, as well as have
dinner at Sandpoint's cafe.
The area surrounding the park is also a rock hound's paradise. Volcanic rock,
geodes, jaspers, obsidian, turquoise and agate can be found outside Lake Havasu
City.
Rules and Regulations
- Camping is only permitted in designated sites.
- Littering is unlawful.
- Keep pets on a leash.
- All fires must be contained in provided fire rings.
- Obey hunting and fishing laws.
- Obey all boating regulations.
- Prevent loud nuisance noises.
- Drive only on designated roads.
- Swim only in designated areas.
- Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Trails
Whytes Retreat Trail: This is a 1.5 mile hiking trail with a
difficulty rating of easy. The trail begins at Cattail Cove State Park and
follows the shoreline of Lake Havasu, providing an excellent view of the lower
portion of the Colorado River, the Whitsett Pumping Station and Parker Dam. The
shoreline portion of the trail ends at Whytes Retreat, one of the boat-in
campsites provided by the Bureau of Land Management. The McKinney Loop portion
of the trail returns to Cattail Cove through low desert hills and a shallow
gorge with bluffs on both sides.
To reach the trail, take Hwy 95 south from Lake Havasu City about 15 miles to
the park entrance, Then follow the entrance road to the boat launch ramp where
the trail begins on the south side.
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