| Go Lake Havasu says reserve now for summer LAKE HAVASU CITY – The long dark year under COVID-19 restrictions is starting to brighten. Travelers once forced to entertain themselves at home are now feeling emboldened by vaccinations and are ready to venture out to their next destination. Based upon advance reservations, tourism officials in Lake Havasu City are bracing for a welcome flood of pent-up demand for lakeview house and boat rentals, campsites and wedding venues. “The increased reservations for this summer are a breath of fresh air for hotels, rental companies and restaurants that have been through difficult times, but are eager to again welcome visitors back to take a much-needed break by the lake,” said Terence Concannon, president/CEO of Go Lake Havasu, the local tourism bureau. “We’ve all been through a lot together and look forward to welcoming visitors back in much greater numbers.” |
Hundreds of Lake Havasu City Vacation Rentals Are Going Fast
A typical one-bedroom lakeshore condo with pool – a vacation rental close to downtown shopping and beaches – is available for $150 but going fast.
“We’re now booking heavily for the 2021 summer season and expect to sell out again this year,” says vacation rental co-owner Rachael Atkinson, “especially during holidays and busy event weekends.”
She believes that with increased vaccinations, and the lifting of Arizona’s stay-at-home order, there’s even less travel hesitancy this season, leading to even greater demand.
We’re Going to Need a Bigger Boat
Boats big enough to float a family are most popular in Lake Havasu City; boat dealerships are grappling with the highest demand they’ve seen in years. Customers are looking for “anything that gets them outdoors,” John Meyers, general manager of USA RV & Marine, said. “They want to get out. They want to do things. They want to get out on the water.”
Family-style deck and pontoon boats are in greatest demand.
S’more Than Enough Campsites Still Available Midweek
Coronavirus shutdowns and stay-at-home advice over the past year have triggered a flood of visitors wanting to get out and enjoy the great outdoors at campsites. Reservations at popular area campgrounds are available but filling up quickly. Lake Havasu, Buckskin Mountain, and Cattail Cove State Park have campsites available midweek through spring, with nightly rates starting at $30. Weekend availability begins opening up in late summer through fall. Check campsite availability and make reservations at the Arizona State Parks website (https://azstateparks.com/reserve/).
What’s more, Arizona State Parks and the Bureau of Land Management host numerous primitive boat-in campsites along Lake Havasu.
