A Guide to Lake Havasu City, AZ

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Description of Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City is the southernmost community in the Las Vegas–Henderson, NV–AZ CSA. Part of Mohave County, Arizona, it began as an Army Air Corps rest camp during World War II. In 1958, American businessman Robert P. McCulloch bought 3,353 acres of land on the side of Lake Havasu, along the Pittsburgh Point peninsula. Four years later, he purchased an additional 13,000 acres of land in the surrounding area. On September 30, 1963, Lake Havasu City was established as the Lake Havasu Irrigation and Drainage District by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors. In 1978, it was officially incorporated as a city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Lake Havasu City has a total area of 43.1 square miles. 43.0 square miles of which is land, and 0.04 square miles is water. As of the 2010 census, it has a population of 52,527 people. The city is home to the following events and festivals:

• The International World Jet Ski Final Races
• Professional fishing tournaments
• Custom boat regattas
• The Western Winter Blast pyrotechnics convention
• Winterfest
• Havasu 95 Speedway
• The Chilln-n-Swilln Beer Festival annual charity event
• The Havasu Triathlon
• The Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair

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London Bridge

London Bridge was built in the 1830s in London, England. Formerly spanning the River Thames, it was acquired by McCulloch in 1968 for $2.5 million in the hopes of attracting tourists and prospective buyers. He had exterior granite blocks from the bridge cut and transported to the U.S. for use in the development of a new bridge in Lake Havasu City. This cost him another $7 million and took three years to complete. McCulloch also gave an acre of land to the City of London. It was leased back to Lake Havasu City when the land was needed for the construction of a visitor center. However, in exchange, London got a quit rent of a Hopi Kachina figure.

On October 5, 1971, London Bridge was inaugurated. It has become the second-largest tourist attraction in the state of Arizona, falling just behind the Grand Canyon. In 2017, 10Best.com readers voted the bridge as a top 5 favorite for the Best Arizona Attraction.

Lake Havasu State Park

Lake Havasu State Park is a wonderful place for those who love water sports. Located just north of the famous London Bridge, it is a scenic place to enjoy beautiful beaches and nature trails. The park features 47 campsites, three boat ramps, a picnic area, a beach area, and a special events area. The 1.75-mile Mohave Sunset Trail runs through the lowland desert and along the shoreline. The park is also home to the Arroyo-Camino Interpretive Garden. It showcases the variety of life that exists in the park and its surrounding desert area.

Lake Havasu State Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Park entrance fee is $20 per vehicle for 1 to 4 adults from Fridays through Sundays and on holidays. From Mondays through Thursdays, it's $15. Individuals are $3.

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