Lake Havasu, Not Just a Spring Break Location

          Many only know Lake Havasu as a popular spring break location, a site for party loving boys and girls, spotlighted by MTV and the filming location of the movie, Piranha 3D. Lake Havasu City is so much more. Lake Havasu, a favorite winter destination for retirees, offers sunshine, golf courses and water recreation.  Boaters and anglers alike flock to Lake Havasu in all seasons.


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The Size of Lake Havasu
Lake Havasu Shoreline

          The lake is 45-miles long, located on the California and Arizona border. Initially a segment of the Colorado River, the construction of Parker Dam in 1938 created the popular lake. Parker Dam's primary function is to provide reservoir water storage for California and Arizona. Yet, long ago skiers and fishermen discovered other uses for the blue waters of Lake Havasu.

Historical London Bridge
 London Bridge

          Lake Havasu City is home to the famous London Bridge. The London Bridge celebrated its official grand opening in its Arizona home in October 1971.
          Lake Havasu City is just two and a half hours drive (153 miles) from Las Vegas Nevada, three hours from Phoenix, Arizona (208 miles) and five hours from Los Angeles, California (298 miles).

 

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Memorial Tree and Bench Program

             No, they aren’t headstones or grave markers. Although some of the commemorative plaques we’ve included in this photo section resemble grave markers. They are actually part of the Memorial Tree and Bench Program, which is a Lake Havasu City community program, initiated by the Keep Havasu Beautiful committee.
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Lake Havasu City is
Less than 50 Years Old

          Founded in 1964, Lake Havasu City was incorporated in 1974, and currently has a population of approximately 52,000. Located in Arizona’s Mohave County, Lake Havasu City sits at an elevation of  575 feet. Its seasonal climate ranges from 45° - 69° F in the winter, 60° - 88° F during the spring, 82° - 110° F  in the summer and 52° - 90° F during the fall, with a total average precipitation  of 2.67 inches.