Rent a Boat on Lake Havasu, AZ

Lake Havasu, straddling the California-Arizona border, is a vast reservoir renowned for its 400 miles of shoreline and 60 miles of navigable water. Originating from the construction of the Parker Dam in 1938, the lake's allure surged with the establishment of Lake Havasu City in the 1960s. Drawing over a million visitors annually, the city, designed with tourism in mind and aided by Disneyland's primary developer C.V. Wood, boasts unique attractions, including the authentic London Bridge acquired from London in 1967. Comprising 10,276 granite blocks, the bridge spans the Bridgewater Channel, making Lake Havasu City Arizona's second most popular destination, second only to the Grand Canyon.Lake Havasu stands out as a boating paradise, offering diverse experiences from sandy beaches to remote campsites accessible only by boat. It hosts significant powerboat racing events, such as the Formula One Powerboat Championship and the Desert Storm Poker Run and Shootout, the largest performance boating event in the western United States. From luxury pontoon boats to sailboats, Lake Havasu's appeal extends beyond its unexpected desert setting, making it a thriving hub for boating activities.

What to Know'

Whatever type of boating activity gets you stoked you’ll have no problem finding the ideal watercraft on Lake Havasu. That said, the top picks generally include:

Safety RequirementsBoater Education:

While not required by the state of Arizona, taking a boater education course is encouraged. The Arizona Game & Fish Department lists several on their boating education webpage.

Safety Gear: All boats must carry the safety gear required by the United States Coast Guard. Just what is required varies by boat size, and is listed out in the Boaters Guide of Arizona handbook.

Where to dock your boat or meet your rental:

As one might guess, it does get quite hot around here in the middle of summer. In fact, from June through September the daily average high is in triple digits. There is, however, a lake to jump into to cool off any time you like. And through the summer months the average water temperature is around 79 degrees, so it’s ideal for watersports and swimming.

Average High Temperature:

109 degrees at the height of summer.