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By Bill Weir

If you're lucky, you may spot bighorn sheep on the steep slopes. You’re likely to see mud nests of swallows on the cliffs as well as herons, geese, ducks, long-billed prospectors, and red-winged blackbirds.
Topock Gorge is a superb day trip for canoeists, kayakers, and rafters, taking about seven hours for the 17 river miles. Swift currents of the Colorado River speed you along without rapids or serious turbulence.
Thirty-two percent of the refuge, 17,606 acres, is designated wilderness, which presents a special opportunity for the prepared hiker. The first rule is to bring plenty of water, as this is a desert environment.
The refuge's website has brochures, regulations, bird and plant lists, and maps. Or you can contact the office in Needles, California.

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Overview

Havasu Wilderness provides a primitive mountainous desert experience. Topock Marsh Unit—4,000 acres of Topock Marsh. Topock Gorge—ColoradoRiver, backwater bays, beautiful desert, mountains, and cliffs. Havasu wilderness measures 14,606 acres. Read More

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Hotels

Moabi Regional Park Campground

Park Moabi Road
Needles, CA 92363 Map

Distance: 12.7 mi.
(from destination center)

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Lake Havasu State Park Campground

699 London Bridge Road
Lake Havasu, AZ 86403 Map

Distance: 14.9 mi.
(from destination center)

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Nautical Inn Resort

1000 McCulloch Blvd
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Map

Distance: 7.3 mi.
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Attractions

Topock Gorge

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

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Jerkwater Canoe & Kayak

near Topock, north of I-40 Exit 1
P.O. Box 800
Topock, Arizona 86436-0800

Distance: 15.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Jerkwater will help you put together a trip on the lower Colorado River, whether you just need... Read More

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Western Arizona Canoe & Kayak Outfitters (WACKO)

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

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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

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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

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