Lake Havasu – Castle Rock
The area is part of the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. Castle Rock Bay is a small quiet cove covering 10 acres along the Colorado River a little north of Lake Havasu City. It contains a 0.2 mile loop around a distinctive rock feature. Part of the trail opens to a beach on Lake Havasu. From that viewpoint, visitors may see American coots, redheads, and western and Clark’s grebes, among other species. The Castle Rock area is surrounded by trees and bushes and occupies a vast amount of space along one sandy edge of the Colorado River.
Site Information
Region: West Coast
County: La Paz
Directions: Off of Arizona Highway 95 and Castle Rock Road, and Colorado River Mile 200. From the parking area, a flat gravel trail heads about 300 yards past the Castle Rock and to the edge of the water. The spot allows for those with nonmotorized watercraft to put in and paddle out into the calm bay waters of the river, or for others to wait quietly and observe the dozens of species of nesting and migratory birds that visit the wetland reeds and flora.
Latitude: 34.566062
Longitude: -114.392734
Operational Hours: Open all year, dawn til dusk
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: May - September
Habitats: Desert, Lake or Pond, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
There are no amenities at Castle Rock Bay, so visitors should plan to bring their own water. Pets are permitted on leash. No motorized boats allowed.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Abert’s Towhee, Canyon Wren, Costa’s Hummingbird, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Lucy’s Warbler
Charismatic: Anna’s Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Greater Roadrunner, Ruby-crowned Kinglet , White-winged Dove
Contact Information
Lake Havasu - Castle Rock
US Fish & Wildlife Service
317 Mesquite Avenue
Needles, CA 92363-2649
Phone: 760-326-3853
Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/havasu
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1352120
