Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Birdwatching Travel Guide

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Birdwatching Travel Guide

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Aerial view of the Havasu National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Arizona
Aerial view of the Havasu National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Arizona (courtesy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
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Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Birdwatching Travel Tips

By Kim Lipker
  • Established in 1941, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service. Pintail Slough, Fivemile Landing, and Catfish Paradise are popular hot spots for birding. Each of these areas has available parking and can be accessed by foot.
  • The Havasu Wilderness is rich in avian wildlife: quail, geese, ducks, grebes, cranes, rails, herons, egrets, falcons, and eagles, as well as migratory waterfowl and migrating songbirds, can be seen in the refuge. Four endangered bird species—the Yuma clapper rail, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, Peregrine Falcon, and southern Bald Eagle—also can be found in the refuge.
  • Most of the refuge is accessible only by boat; however, areas for birding that can be reached by land are along the marshes near Golden Shore and Topock—both are on the Colorado River north of the US 40 bridge.
  • Try participating in the Audubon Christmas Bird Count in the Lake Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. Each year volunteers track the winter bird populations and distributions in a variety of areas and the information is compiled and reported back to the Audubon Society.

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Hotels

from: $69

London Bridge Resort & Convention Center

1477 Queens Bay
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Map

Distance: 7.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Good For Birdwatching
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Five Mile Landing Campground

12251 S. Hwy 95
Topock, AZ 86436 Map

Distance: 11.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Good For Birdwatching
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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from: $55

Travelers Inn - Needles

1195 3rd Street
Needles, CA 92363 Map

Distance: 22.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Good For Birdwatching
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Western Arizona Canoe & Kayak Outfitters (WACKO)

expert favorite attraction
Good For Birdwatching
Lake Havasu City
770 Winston Pl.
Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86406

Distance: 9.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: WACKO will set you up for the Topock Gorge trip with a shuttle service and a choice of kayaks and... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Picture Canyon

expert favorite attraction
Good For Birdwatching
Dead Mountains Wilderness near Needles


Distance: 19.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Six-mile Picture Canyon is encased by sky-high granite canyon walls that tower nearly 100 feet over the canyon's sandy floor. Petroglyphs on both sides of the canyon reflect the Mohave culture.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Topock Gorge

Good For Birdwatching
north of Lake Havasu City
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 3009
Needles, California 92363

Distance: 7.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Currents of the Colorado River help propel you through the scenic gorge past rugged canyon walls,... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Havasu National Wildlife Refuge

Distance (mi.)
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport 113.9 map
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 157.8 map
Ontario International Airport 186.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Havasu National Wildlife Refuge

Distance (mi.)
Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport 3.0 map
Palm Springs Municipal Airport 129.9 map
Yuma International Airport 132.4 map

Flight Deals to Havasu National Wildlife Refuge

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Long Beach (LGB) to Las Vegas (LAS) $124
San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS) $124
San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas (LAS) $126
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Las Vegas (LAS) $142
San Jose (SJC) to Las Vegas (LAS) $146

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Vacation Rentals

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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in GREENVILLE, MS

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in GREENVILLE, MS

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Fireplace, Linens, Non-Smoking, Phone, TV, VCR
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