Small Home – Big Yard

Greetings from the home of London Bridge and beautiful beaches of Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

London Bridge, Lake Havasu City, AZ

We’re parked in site #160 alongside friends in site #161.  These are basic pull-through gravel sites with water, 30/50A power and a sewer port. These 50’x36’ sites offer plenty of room for the patio slab and picnic table on the door side.  Coaches have a bit of an advantage in these sites, with great views across Lake Havasu to the Chemehuevi Mountain Range in southeastern California.  These pull-through sites start at $63/night.  Premium lake view sites start from $74/night and the ultimate, Lake View Motor Home sites start at $118/night.

Islander Resort, Lake Havasu City, Lake View Motor Home Sites

The Islander claims “unsurpassed amenities”, and they do offer a lot, especially if you are a boater including landing beaches for small boats and pontoons, a private boat ramp, private dock and a fish cleaning station.  They also have a beautiful pool/hot tub, pickleball courts, cornhole boards, bocce ball, shuffleboard, a small putting green, an extensive library, and two laundry facilities.

Islander Resort, Lake Havasu City, Boat Ramp

Islander Resort, Lake Havasu City, Pool

Much to our disappointment, the resort offers no WiFi service.  While they claim to have a 2-hour “free” Public WiFi, I could find no where in the park that provided access to this network.  However, both T-Mobile and Version hot spots worked well from our site.  And, the nearby Boathouse Grill is a winner for snacks, cocktails or beers and full dinner selections.

There are two other RV parks “on the island”, Sam’s Beachcomber, and Crazy Horse Campground.  Both of these parks are older, less modern, and most sites are on sand versus the Islanders gravel with cement pads.  We weren’t convinced either of these other parks are a better value, and have already reserved time at The Islander for 2023!

Crazy Horse Campground, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Crazy Horse Campground, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Sam’s Beachcomber, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Sam’s Beachcomber, Lake Havasu City, AZ

On Friday afternoon, we explored the Bunker Bar, an off-road, solar powered bar, grill, game & music venue just north of Lake Havasu City.  With a chilly breeze, the crowd was light, but the food and entertainment was enjoyable.

The Bunker Bar, Lake Havasu City, AZ

The Bunker Bar, Lake Havasu City, AZ