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Cattail Cove State Park

4.7★ · 1,140 Google ratings · Lake Havasu City, California

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Parking Short walk Good for kids Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 20 ft away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
160 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
160 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 9am

How we know this

Map of Cattail Cove State Park
Aerial map of Cattail Cove State Park
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USGS NAIP 2023 aerial imagery.
Guide

Good to know

Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 11 visitors · 2017–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring a dog for dedicated beach
A separate dog beach allows off-leash swimming and play in a designated area away from swimmers.
Come for water activities
The park excels for boating, kayaking, and fishing with easy boat launch access and clear water.
Book months ahead for camping
The park is booked a year in advance, so reserve early if you want overnight spots.
Avoid peak summer heat
Temperatures exceed 110 degrees in July and August, though water swimming provides relief.
Day-use crowds on weekends
Day-pass visitors can crowd facilities and leave bathrooms less clean, especially on holiday weekends.
Conditions

How it is right now

Air
91°F · clear
Wind
4 mph from the SSE
UV index
8 peak today

Last updated Sep 4, 5:31 AM.

Crowds

When it gets busy

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Plan your visit

📍 AZ-95, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
🅿 Parking 20 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 160 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions

Common questions

Where do you park at Cattail Cove State Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 20 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Cattail Cove State Park?
160 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Cattail Cove State Park have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Cattail Cove State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 9am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.

Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.