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Lake Havasu State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,096 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Havasu City, Arizona · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
1.5 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Lake Havasu State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

1.5 miOpen 24hShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Home of the original London Bridge with lake beaches, campsites, trails & a garden with wildlife.

What runners say about Lake Havasu State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (5,096 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 11 mentions

“The water was clean and the perfect temperature to swim in, the Park top was clean and the staff was kind and friendly.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“We were surprised to get the most lovely spot on the beach in May without a reservation with our fifth wheel, it was beautiful!”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“We had shade from a small tree, shade over the patio.”

Very nice state park. Definitely would come back. We stayed in our class c on the cabin loop. Grounds and bathrooms were kept up nicely. The beach and lake were a hit since it was 104. We utilize bikes alot and wish there was an exit on the south end of the park for bikes. Other than that it was great.

★★★★★ — Jake , May 2025

Beautiful place right on the lake, boat ramp, campground with water and electricity. Big spots , some backed up to the lake. Good Verizon and T Mobile service. Some walking trails and a beautiful cactus garden. Dog friendly.

★★★★★ — Kaja , Mar 2025

Very nice state park. Very large site. Sunset are beautiful. Staff are very nice and welcoming. Nice trail with cactus garden. Near everything by car or bike. Right on Lake Havasu and you see the London Bridge from the campground. Two points to complain.

★★★★☆ — Jenny , Dec 2025

Great State Park. First time visiting and loved it. We had a rental cabin with an RV spot. The cabin was a dry cabin with heat and AC. The RV site was roomy and plenty of room to walk between the cabin and RV. The site was right on the lake and the sunsets are amazing! We explored the town and area for several days.

★★★★★ — Jeff , Feb 2026

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 17 mentions

“We were surprised to get the most lovely spot on the beach in May without a reservation with our fifth wheel, it was beautiful!”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“They have wonderful walking paths, clean bathrooms, well maintained beaches, and friendly park staff.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“We had shade from a small tree, shade over the patio.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“They have some nice beach areas and even one for the dogs.”

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Plan your run at Lake Havasu State Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • Distance1.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteazstateparks.com
  • Phone(877) 697-2757
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Lake Havasu State Park

699 London Bridge Rd, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

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Running trails near Lake Havasu City

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Lions Dog Park

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London Bridge Beach

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Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring waterfront picnic/BBQ areas, athletic fields, walking trails & swimming.

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Island Jogging Path

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Avalon Park

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Well-kept park featuring a playground and benches, plus a fenced-in dog park area.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.