What to See and Do
Hiking and Biking
Mockingbird Wash Trail
Offering stunning views of nearby Lake Havasu and the surrounding area, this trail is perfect for either hiking or mountain biking.
Length: 4 miles
Intensity: Easy
Cattail Cove Perimeter Loop
A favorite of bird watchers, this trail is a great place to spot local wildlife or observe some of the area’s native plants.
Length: 3.4 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Cupcake Mountain Trail
This trail features some steep uphill sections that can be a challenge, but the elevation offers beautiful views of the landscape.
Length: 4.5 miles
Intensity: Difficult
Beachcomber Boulevard Loop
Gentle and paved, this picturesque trail is great for hiking, running, or biking. It's also pet-friendly, so it’s a good choice for dog owners.
Length: 3.8 miles
Intensity: Easy
Sara Park Hiking Trail
The Sara Park Hiking Trail offers views of several dramatic rock formations and also takes hikers through small canyons. Some areas can be steep or slippery, so the trail is best for hikers that are moderately experienced.
Length: 5 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Fishing and Boating
The Bullfrog Day Use Area, another BLM site, is only four minutes from the Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area, and it offers excellent boating, swimming, and fishing opportunities. Fishing enthusiasts can often catch bass, catfish, sunfish, and bluegills. There are also several fishing piers in the Parker Strip Recreation Area along the Colorado River.
Climbing
Crab Claw Rock, which is just outside of Lake Havasu City, one of the closest towns to the Copper Basin Dune OHV Area, is a favorite spot for local climbers. Climbers can choose from seven routes, making it a great spot to practice different or new techniques.
Wildlife Viewing
The Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best nearby places to view native wildlife, including many birds, which can often be seen at Castle Rock Bay. Wildlife viewing is also excellent throughout the Parker Strip Recreation Area, and visitors can stop at either the Cable Car or Bullfrog Day Use Areas to see bats, bobcats, hawks, coyotes, deer, bighorn sheep, rabbits, quail, roadrunners, and several types of snakes and lizards.
Picnicking
The nearby Bullfrog Day Use area is perfect for picnicking. Picnic tables and benches are available, and the area also has restrooms. There are also picnic tables along the shores of Lake Havasu and throughout the Parker Strip Recreation Area, and grills are available at Lake Havasu.