The Lakefront RV Park In Arizona With Resort-Like Amenities For A Family-Friendly Escape

There's no bad time to hit the water in Arizona. In the summer, the scorching air temperatures make swimming almost a necessity, while the balmy winter weather is perfect for watersports. However, Arizona doesn't have an ocean coastline, so where can you get in the water? Fear not; Lake Havasu, with 400 miles of shoreline and 300 days of sunshine, is one of our top West Coast lakes for swimming. As for somewhere to stay, families can't beat the Islander Resort, a lakefront RV park that boasts amenities galore. 

The resort is on "The Island," just across from Lake Havasu City, and is accessed by London Bridge. The Islander boasts full hookup sites for RVs, all with picnic tables and some with incredible lake views, and one of the top amenities at the resort for families is the pool and hot tub. Water temperatures in Lake Havasu can get chilly in the winter, so the pool offers a warm place to splash around all year long. 

There are also places to play pickleball, bocce ball, and shuffleboard, as well as a restaurant for those who don't want to cook. Typical facilities like a grocery store, restrooms, showers, and laundry rooms round out the list. Visitors to The Islander Resort love the size of the sites, the security checks to enter the resort that make it safe for kids, and the well-maintained facilities. 

On top of the amenities inside the resort, the Islander offers direct access to Lake Havasu with boat docks and a private boat launch ramp. The resort also has beaches where guests can swim and launch watercraft. You can swim pretty much anywhere in Lake Havasu, so take advantage of being right by the water. 

If you want to get outside of the Islander, Lake Havasu City is the perfect destination for nature lovers in Arizona, with its proximity to several wildlife refuges and state parks. Lake Havasu State Park is a short drive from the Islander Resort and has sandy beaches to laze and play on, as well as picturesque trails to explore. A little way along the shoreline, Cattail Cove State Park is a place to hike in comfortable weather all winter, with easy to moderately difficult trails, all with gorgeous views.

Finally, on your way back to the Islander Resort, you'll definitely want to stop at London Bridge. It really did come all the way from London and is complete with vintage lampposts made from melted-down cannons. Nowadays, you can float beneath the bridge, admire it from the shore, or even see a concert under its arches.